Increases in life expectancy have changed views of suicide to include the view that
A) mature adults have a right to self-determination.
B) besides no longer being a crime, there is also no longer a social stigma against it.
C) religious beliefs no longer define suicide as sinful.
D) persons who choose to take their lives are always mentally ill.

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With increases in life expectancy, there has been a shift towards emphasizing self-determination and personal autonomy, particularly among mature adults. This has led to a more nuanced view of suicide wherein individuals have the right to make choices about their own lives, including the decision to die.

Increases in Life Expectancy Have Changed Views of Suicide to Include