When might stealing a loaf of bread be ethically justifiable?

When people will starve to death if they don’t get thebread

Which of the following is usually considered unethical?

Becoming violent with someone you’re angry with

Most professions have their own sets of ethics. What might be in the code of ethics followed by college professors?

Don’t play favorites with the students in your class

Who is the ultimate authority on ethical issues?

There is no “ultimate authority” on ethical issues

Why are ethical problems different than math problems? Choose the best answer.

Math problems usually have one correct answer; ethical problems often don’t

What can you infer from the fact that so many newspapers, magazines, and websites run columns that offer ethical advice?

Many people have difficulty resolving ethical issues

When making an ethical decision in everyday life, which of the following provides the most useful guideline?

Do unto others as you'd have them do unto you.

Which of the following is a moral statement, not an ethical statement?

“Lying is fundamentally wrong.”

Based on the description of ethical dilemmas in the video, what can you infer about the meaning of the word “dilemma”?

It refers to a situation that involves a difficult choice

Which is most likely the best solution to an ethical problem?

The option that benefits the most people

studbud

Ethics Brainpop

10 termsStudBud Administration22 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards10 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 10

Answers

1
When might stealing a loaf of bread be ethically justifiable?
When the bread is overpriced
When the bread tastes very good
When the person selling the bread is mean
When people will starve to death if they don’t get thebread
2
Which of the following is usually considered unethical?
Competing against someone in a boxing match
Becoming violent with someone you’re angry with
Defending an elderly woman
Punching a wall when you’re angry
3
Most professions have their own sets of ethics. What might be in the code of ethics followed by college professors?
Don’t play favorites with the students in your class
Don’t speak to students if you see them outside of class
Grade all your students harshly
Always give students good grades, so they don’t flunk out of schoo
4
Who is the ultimate authority on ethical issues?
There is no “ultimate authority” on ethical issues
The President of the United States
The International Criminal Court
. The Pope
5
Why are ethical problems different than math problems? Choose the best answer.
Math problems usually have one correct answer; ethical problems often don’t
Math problems are useless in everyday life; ethical problems are important.
Math problems can be solved without effort; ethics can’t
Math problems only involve one variable; ethical problems have dozens
6
What can you infer from the fact that so many newspapers, magazines, and websites run columns that offer ethical advice?
Different areas of the United States have differentethical systems
There are a lot of professional ethicists working today
Most ethical problems cannot be resolved
Many people have difficulty resolving ethical issues
7
When making an ethical decision in everyday life, which of the following provides the most useful guideline?
Don't cry over spilled milk.
A stitch in time saves nine.
Do unto others as you'd have them do unto you.
Consider your own wants and needs above those of others.
8
Which of the following is a moral statement, not an ethical statement?
“Lying is fundamentally wrong.”
“Lying can ruin friendships.”
“Most religions frown on lying.”
“It’s against the law to lie in court.”
9
Based on the description of ethical dilemmas in the video, what can you infer about the meaning of the word “dilemma”?
It refers to a situation involving morality
It refers to a difficult situation
It refers to a situation in which rules or laws arebroken
It refers to a situation that involves a difficult choice
10
Which is most likely the best solution to an ethical problem?
The option that punishes bad people severely
The option that benefits the people you like the most
The option that benefits the most people
The option that benefits you the most

Ethics Brainpop Flashcards | StudBud