Caring for the Elderly - Family Obligations

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What does the Greek word 'ARETE', as used by Aristotle, translate to?

Goodness

Excellence (correct)

Virtue

Kindness

What does the Principle of Reciprocity entail?

Expecting more in return than given initially

Taking without giving back

Returning something to the person who has given you something (correct)

Ignoring gifts or favors received

What does excellence refer to according to the text?

Having many friends

Operating well or fulfilling its function (correct)

Being popular

Being wealthy

In family obligations towards the elderly, what is the ideal living arrangement mentioned in the text?

Economically independent grown children living with and caring for their parents Signup and view all the answers

How is family life generally perceived in comparison to institutional life according to the text?

Family life is preferred over institutional life Signup and view all the answers

What bonds families together according to the text?

Ties that go beyond what one can do for another Signup and view all the answers

What is the headmaster's highest moral principle according to the text?

Compassion Signup and view all the answers

At which level is it common to question the fairness of rules?

Post Conventional Level Signup and view all the answers

What drives Finn's decision-making according to the text?

Fear Signup and view all the answers

How does Betty's morality differ from Mary's?

Peer Pressure vs. Self-Interest Signup and view all the answers

Why does the headmaster clarify that rules are valid only if they are grounded in justice?

To ensure fairness and ethical conduct Signup and view all the answers

What is common among children according to the text in terms of reasoning?

Judging based on direct consequences expected for themselves Signup and view all the answers

What did a survey by PEW in 2014 find regarding belief in God and morality?

Belief in God is essential for morality but only limited to the poorer countries. Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the impact of accessibility to information?

Access to information makes processing it challenging. Signup and view all the answers

What makes having a quiet time or self-reflection challenging according to the text?

The fear of missing out due to mobile devices. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply is crucial in developing a strong moral character?

Having good role models and practicing persistence. Signup and view all the answers

Where should one aim to let their moral character overflow?

Towards actions, behavior, and treatment to all people. Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as crucial in the process of forming our moral character?

Understanding ourselves better and learning from mistakes. Signup and view all the answers

Which test involves considering whether less harm would be done to others by favoring one decision over another?

Harm test Signup and view all the answers

Which test involves reflecting on whether you would still prefer an option if it had adverse effects on you instead of others?

Reversibility test Signup and view all the answers

Which test involves assessing if you could defend a decision before a court or reviewers without appearing self-serving?

Defensibility test Signup and view all the answers

Which test involves considering how your profession's ethics committee would view a decision?

Colleague test Signup and view all the answers

Which kind of courage is highlighted as not being exclusively principle-driven?

Physical courage Signup and view all the answers

What is the headmaster's approach to ethical behavior?

It is solely based on compassion Signup and view all the answers

Who did Lawrence Kohlberg base his work on?

Jean Piaget Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Kohlberg's interview with boys aged 10 to 16?

To analyze how they justify moral decisions Signup and view all the answers

Which moral dilemma is famously associated with Lawrence Kohlberg?

The Heinz Dilemma Signup and view all the answers

In the Heinz Dilemma, why did Heinz break into the pharmacist's laboratory?

To save his wife's life Signup and view all the answers

According to the Heinz Dilemma, should the police arrest the druggist for murder if the wife died?

No, because it was Heinz who stole the medicine Signup and view all the answers