Question 1

Although it may be useful for discouraging some undesirable forms of behavior,the use of punishment may serve as an impediment to the development of genuine morality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Violations of the law usually go unpunished.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following explanations of morality argues that actions are right/wrong,good/bad because they are approved or disapproved of by God (or some other higher power)?

Accepted Answer

A) Strong reciprocity 
B) Social contract 
C) Divine command 
D) Law-and-order morality 
A) Strong reciprocity 
B) Social contract 
C) Divine command 
D) Law-and-order morality

Question 4

Condemnation of condemners occurs when we deny responsibility for our wrongdoing,arguing that "they made me do it" or "they deserved it."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following actions,if committed by a law enforcement officer,would be considered "corruption of authority"?

Accepted Answer

A) Stealing money from crime victims 
B) Accepting free meals for doing one's regular duty 
C) Selling drugs and burglarizing businesses 
D) All of the above 
A) Stealing money from crime victims 
B) Accepting free meals for doing one's regular duty 
C) Selling drugs and burglarizing businesses 
D) All of the above

Although it may be useful for discouraging some undesirable forms of behavior,the use of punishment may serve as an impediment to the development of genuine morality.

Violations of the law usually go unpunished.

Which of the following explanations of morality argues that actions are right/wrong,good/bad because they are approved or disapproved of by God (or some other higher power)?

Condemnation of condemners occurs when we deny responsibility for our wrongdoing,arguing that "they made me do it" or "they deserved it."

Which of the following actions,if committed by a law enforcement officer,would be considered "corruption of authority"?

Criminal Justice and the Study of Morality

Choices,Values,and Ethics

Free Will and Moral Responsibility

Is Morality Relative the Variability of Norms and Values

Morality,Human Nature,and Social Cooperation

Becoming Ethical: The Development of Morality

Means and Ends: The Importance of Consequences

Respecting Persons, Respecting Rights: The Ethics of Duty

The Virtuous and the Vicious: Considering Character

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Exam 5: Why Should We Be Good

Although it may be useful for discouraging some undesirable forms of behavior,the use of punishment may serve as an impediment to the development of genuine morality.

Violations of the law usually go unpunished.

Which of the following explanations of morality argues that actions are right/wrong,good/bad because they are approved or disapproved of by God (or some other higher power)?

Condemnation of condemners occurs when we deny responsibility for our wrongdoing,arguing that "they made me do it" or "they deserved it."

Which of the following actions,if committed by a law enforcement officer,would be considered "corruption of authority"?

Criminal Justice and the Study of Morality

Choices,Values,and Ethics

Free Will and Moral Responsibility

Is Morality Relative the Variability of Norms and Values

Morality,Human Nature,and Social Cooperation

Becoming Ethical: The Development of Morality

Means and Ends: The Importance of Consequences

Respecting Persons, Respecting Rights: The Ethics of Duty

The Virtuous and the Vicious: Considering Character

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