Question 1

Roach admits that it would be wrong to use cognitive-enhancement drugs if they were only positional goods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a serious moral concern about cognitive-enhancing drugs, for Roache?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unfairness 
B)  Addictiveness 
C)  Healthiness 
D)  Availability 
E)  Safety 
A)  Unfairness 
B)  Addictiveness 
C)  Healthiness 
D)  Availability 
E)  Safety A

Question 3

Rebecca Roache says that maybe what actually matters in the conversation about cognitive enhancers is whether they are safe, non-addictive, and accessible. Do some research about one of these aspects of cognitive enhancement. Does the information that you found lead you to a different conclusion than Roache? If so, why? If not, why not?

Accepted Answer

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F1F1F1S1F1F1F10Clearly and succinctly state the main argument for the thesis.
F1F1F1S1F1F1F10Correctly identify and defend the argument's controversial premises using sound reasoning, well-chosen examples, insightful analogies, etc.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a concern about cognitive-enhancement drugs that Roache mentions but does not focus on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Addictiveness 
B)  Safety 
C)  Availability 
D)  Healthiness 
E)  Effectiveness 
A)  Addictiveness 
B)  Safety 
C)  Availability 
D)  Healthiness 
E)  Effectiveness

Question 5

It is usually true that for an action to count as cheating, it must be ________:

Accepted Answer

A)  Prohibited 
B)  Selfish 
C)  Disrespectful 
D)  Harmful 
E)  Deceitful 
A)  Prohibited 
B)  Selfish 
C)  Disrespectful 
D)  Harmful 
E)  Deceitful

Question 6

Rebecca Roache admits that if cognitive enhancers are just positional goods, then their use is morally questionable. Imagine that cognitive enhancers are solely positional goods. Why would that make pursuing them immoral? If it would be, should they be banned, or should it be left up to individuals to decide what to do? If it wouldn't be, why not?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Roache denies that higher education is a level playing field for students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The concern about cognitive-enhancement drugs that Roache focuses on is whether using them is ________:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cheating 
B)  Illegal 
C)  Dishonest 
D)  Lazy 
E)  Unsafe 
A)  Cheating 
B)  Illegal 
C)  Dishonest 
D)  Lazy 
E)  Unsafe

Question 9

Which of the following best captures Roache's view about cognitive-enhancing drugs in higher education?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their use is immoral but should not be banned 
B)  The benefits of their use outweigh potential harms 
C)  There is no conceivable harm in using them 
D)  There are benefits but they still ought to be banned 
E)  Their use is immoral and ought to be banned 
A)  Their use is immoral but should not be banned 
B)  The benefits of their use outweigh potential harms 
C)  There is no conceivable harm in using them 
D)  There are benefits but they still ought to be banned 
E)  Their use is immoral and ought to be banned

Question 10

Perhaps it's true that on the whole higher education is not a competition. But there are some contexts in academic life that are highly competitive. Think of some of these, and explain your view about whether there should be bans on using cognitive-enhancement drugs in these narrower settings.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

A "positional good" is best described as a good that a person achieves in what way?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only at other people's disadvantage 
B)  Due to accidental circumstances 
C)  By virtue of one's geographical location 
D)  By being well-connected 
E)  Based on one's past achievements 
A)  Only at other people's disadvantage 
B)  Due to accidental circumstances 
C)  By virtue of one's geographical location 
D)  By being well-connected 
E)  Based on one's past achievements

Question 12

What sort of gain does Roache believe using cognitive enhancement drugs can bring about?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intellectual 
B)  Spiritual 
C)  Emotional 
D)  Social 
E)  Interpersonal 
A)  Intellectual 
B)  Spiritual 
C)  Emotional 
D)  Social 
E)  Interpersonal

Question 13

Roache claims that using caffeine or consulting a tutor is morally dissimilar to using cognitive enhancers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 41: Enhancement and Cheating

Roach admits that it would be wrong to use cognitive-enhancement drugs if they were only positional goods.

Which of the following is NOT a serious moral concern about cognitive-enhancing drugs, for Roache?

Which of the following is NOT a concern about cognitive-enhancement drugs that Roache mentions but does not focus on?

It is usually true that for an action to count as cheating, it must be ________:

Roache denies that higher education is a level playing field for students.

The concern about cognitive-enhancement drugs that Roache focuses on is whether using them is ________:

Which of the following best captures Roache's view about cognitive-enhancing drugs in higher education?

Perhaps it's true that on the whole higher education is not a competition. But there are some contexts in academic life that are highly competitive. Think of some of these, and explain your view about whether there should be bans on using cognitive-enhancement drugs in these narrower settings.

A "positional good" is best described as a good that a person achieves in what way?

What sort of gain does Roache believe using cognitive enhancement drugs can bring about?

Roache claims that using caffeine or consulting a tutor is morally dissimilar to using cognitive enhancers.

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