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Ethics and Morality
Ethics and Morality
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Natural Law Theory states that humans possess instrinsic traits and the ability to make rational decisions
True
False
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Consequentialism is the usefulness of an action in maximising happiness and minimising suffering
False
True
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Principilism is best described as:
An ethical framework based on displaying virtuous character traits
A framework that emphasises on actions being intrinsically right or wrong
An ethical framework that is based on the application of ethical principles
An ethical framework based on the consequences for actions
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A utilitarian response would say that four lives are worth more than one because it maximises happiness for more people
True
False
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What is the main message behind the Golden Rule?
Treat other people poorly and only look after yourself
Do to others as you would have done to you or treat others respectfully
There is no main message
There is no such thing as the Golden Rule
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What is Deontology?
A framework that has people calculating what will happen next
A framework where people follow their principles regardless of consequences
A framework where utility is calculated each time the act is performed
The greatest good for the greatest number
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Kohleberg's Theory is best described as:
A framework that emphasises on actions being intrinsically right or wrong
An ethical framework based on the consequences for actions
An ethical framework based on displaying virtuous character traits
An ethical framework that is based on the application of ethical principles
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Principilism focuses on the moral principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence and justice
False
True
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What is the difference between consequentialism and utilitarianism?
They're both the same
Utilitarianism = not specific Consequentialism = good as the outcome
Consequentialism = not specificUtilitarianism = good as the outcome
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Virtue ethics is best described as:
A framework that emphasises on actions being intrinsically right or wrong
An ethical framework that is based on the application of ethical principles
An ethical framework based on displaying virtuous character traits
An ethical framework based on the consequences for actions
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What is the definition of ethics?
Standards which people judge the worth of ideas, behaviour and things
The major branch of philosophy encompassing proper conduct and good living
A system of values concerned with right conduct
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What makes up the pre-conventional stage of Kohlberg's Theory?
Avoiding punishment and aiming at a reward
Avoiding punishment and loyalty to law and order
Good boy and good girl attitude and loyalty to law and order
Justice and the spirit of the law and universal principles of ethics
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What is the definition of conscience?
The major branch of philosophy encompassing proper conduct and good living
A system of values concerned with right conduct
A person's moral sense of right and wrong acting as a guide for behaviour
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What makes up the post-conventional stage of Kohlberg's Theory?
Avoiding punishment and loyalty to law and order
Avoiding punishment and aiming at a reward
Justice and the spirit of the law and universal principles of ethics
Good boy and good girl attitude and loyalty to law and order
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What is the definition of morality?
Standards which people judge the worth of ideas, behaviour and things
The major branch of philosophy encompassing proper conduct and good living
A system of values concerned with right conduct
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What is Deontology otherwise known as?
Consequentialism
Natural Law Theory
Principilism
Duty Based Ethics
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What makes up the conventional stage of Kohlberg's Theory?
Avoiding punishment and aiming at a reward
Avoiding punishment and loyalty to law and order
Justice and the spirit of the law and universal principles of ethics
Good boy and good girl attitude and loyalty to law and order
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Consequentialism is best described as:
An ethical framework that is based on the application of ethical principles
A framework that emphasises on actions being intrinsically right or wrong
An ethical framework based on the consequences for actions
An ethical framework based on displaying virtuous character traits
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"The greatest good for the greatest number" refers to which ethical framework?
Virtue Ethics
Utilitarianism
Deontology
Principilism
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What is the definition of values?
A system of values concerned with right conduct
The major branch of philosophy encompassing proper conduct and good living
Standards which people judge the worth of ideas, behaviour and things
