UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) Practice Test

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Which action is likely associated with coercion?

  1. Offering assistance

  2. Encouraging free will

  3. Using force to persuade

  4. Listening to opinions

The correct answer is: Using force to persuade

The action most closely associated with coercion is the use of force to persuade. Coercion involves compelling someone to act in a certain way or to adopt a particular viewpoint through intimidation, threats, or physical force. This definition inherently conflicts with concepts such as autonomy and voluntary decision-making, which are critical to the idea of free will. In coercive situations, the individual’s ability to make choices freely is undermined. The other actions listed—offering assistance, encouraging free will, and listening to opinions—are indicative of supportive and respectful interactions that foster autonomy and personal choice. These actions promote a dialogue that respects the individual’s ability to make their own decisions, contrasting sharply with the manipulation and pressure characteristic of coercion. Thus, using force to persuade is the clear choice when identifying an action associated with coercion.