Exam 1: Understanding Ethics

The process of ethical reasoning involves looking at the available information and then drawing conclusions based on that information in relation to our own ethical standards.

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Question 61

A(n)_____,such as happiness and health,is a good thing in itself and is pursued for its own sake.

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Question 62

Kohlberg's framework offers us a clearer view into the process of ethical _____.

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Question 63

The problem with _____ is that societies can place different emphasis on different virtues.

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Question 64

Ethical relativism is where the traditions of one's society,one's personal opinions,and the circumstances of the present moment define their ethical principles.

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Question 65

Which of the following is true of morals and values?

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Question 66

_____ is based on the assumption that one's pursuit of an ethical ideal will match others' ethical ideals.

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Question 67

_____ refers to a situation in which there is no obvious "right" or "wrong" decision,but rather a "right" or "right" answer.

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Question 68

The highest level of ethical reasoning is the postconventional level.

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Question 69

The quality by which a value is a good thing in itself and is pursued for its own sake,whether anything comes from that pursuit or not is called a(n)_____.

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Question 70

_______ looks at the information available to us to resolve an ethical dilemma,and draw conclusions based on that information in relation to our own ethical standards.

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Question 71

Originally attributed to a German philosopher named Immanuel Kant,_____ argues that there are certain and universal principles that should apply to all ethical judgments.

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Question 72

The terms morals is applied to a society while the term values is used when referring to an individual.

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Question 73

Stealing is wrong,but stealing food for a starving child would reflect a(n)_____.

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Question 74

The field of _____ is the study of how people try to live their lives according to a standard of "right" or "wrong" behavior.

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Question 75

Ethics for the greater good is also referred to as utilitarianism.

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Question 76

The basic assumption of ethical theory is that you as an individual or community are in control of all the factors that influence the choices that you make.

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Question 77

Alison Anderson,the CEO of Anderson Inc.,laid the foundation for an apt professional behavior in her workplace.She was honest,aware,and sensitive and is considered a role model by young entrepreneurs.Which of the following basic categories of ethics is depicted in this scenario?

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Question 78

_____ is a particular set of attitudes,beliefs,and practices that characterize a group of individuals.

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Question 79

Which of the following will most likely influence the moral standards of an individual?

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The process of ethical reasoning involves looking at the available information and then drawing conclusions based on that information in relation to our own ethical standards.

A(n)_____,such as happiness and health,is a good thing in itself and is pursued for its own sake.

Kohlberg's framework offers us a clearer view into the process of ethical _____.

The problem with _____ is that societies can place different emphasis on different virtues.

Ethical relativism is where the traditions of one's society,one's personal opinions,and the circumstances of the present moment define their ethical principles.

Which of the following is true of morals and values?

_____ is based on the assumption that one's pursuit of an ethical ideal will match others' ethical ideals.

_____ refers to a situation in which there is no obvious "right" or "wrong" decision,but rather a "right" or "right" answer.

The highest level of ethical reasoning is the postconventional level.

The quality by which a value is a good thing in itself and is pursued for its own sake,whether anything comes from that pursuit or not is called a(n)_____.

_______ looks at the information available to us to resolve an ethical dilemma,and draw conclusions based on that information in relation to our own ethical standards.

Originally attributed to a German philosopher named Immanuel Kant,_____ argues that there are certain and universal principles that should apply to all ethical judgments.

The terms morals is applied to a society while the term values is used when referring to an individual.

Stealing is wrong,but stealing food for a starving child would reflect a(n)_____.

The field of _____ is the study of how people try to live their lives according to a standard of "right" or "wrong" behavior.

Ethics for the greater good is also referred to as utilitarianism.

The basic assumption of ethical theory is that you as an individual or community are in control of all the factors that influence the choices that you make.

Alison Anderson,the CEO of Anderson Inc.,laid the foundation for an apt professional behavior in her workplace.She was honest,aware,and sensitive and is considered a role model by young entrepreneurs.Which of the following basic categories of ethics is depicted in this scenario?

_____ is a particular set of attitudes,beliefs,and practices that characterize a group of individuals.

Which of the following will most likely influence the moral standards of an individual?

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