Ethical Perspectives Quiz

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What do we use our values for?

To calculate mathematical equations

To determine right from wrong and set priorities (correct)

To predict the future

To communicate with others

Which value is related to being self-reliant and independent?

Friendships

Cheerfulness

Autonomy (correct)

Respect

What value is associated with being open to new ideas and experiences?

Loyalty

Flexibility (correct)

Adventurism

Duty

Which value reflects the ability to remain strong in the face of adversity?

Courage Signup and view all the answers

What value is linked to treating others with kindness and empathy?

Kindness Signup and view all the answers

Which value represents the ability to adapt to different situations and change?

Versatility Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of utilitarianism?

Maximizing the good effects of decisions Signup and view all the answers

According to utilitarianism, how are ethical choices determined?

Based on their outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What did Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill believe about the best decisions?

They generate the most benefits relative to their disadvantages Signup and view all the answers

What challenges may utilitarian decision makers face when evaluating potential costs and benefits?

Difficulty in identifying and evaluating potential costs and benefits Signup and view all the answers

According to Immanuel Kant, what is the emphasis of moral duties?

They should be obeyed without exception Signup and view all the answers

What does Kant's Categorical Imperative suggest about moral behavior?

It should be universal and unconditional Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge posed by conflicting duties, according to the text?

They lead to moral compromise Signup and view all the answers

In what way does Kant's philosophy of moral decision-making differ from situational ethics?

It focuses on universal moral rules rather than situational context Signup and view all the answers

Which value is often associated with the willingness to take risks and seek out new experiences?

Adventure Signup and view all the answers

Which value is related to the ability to remain firm and unwavering in challenging situations?

Strength Signup and view all the answers

Which value emphasizes the importance of being attentive and considerate towards others' feelings and needs?

Sensitivity Signup and view all the answers

Which value is linked to the ability to think creatively and generate innovative ideas?

Brilliance Signup and view all the answers

Which value reflects the belief in treating others with fairness and equality?

Openness Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Moral Conation

Moral conation is the capacity to take responsibility and be motivated to do the right thing, even in the face of adversity.
It consists of three aspects: moral ownership, moral efficacy, and moral courage.

Moral Ownership

Feeling a sense of responsibility for one's own ethical actions, the ethical behavior of others, and the moral behavior of the organization, group, or society.
Seeking to do good while refusing to ignore unethical behavior.

Moral Efficacy

Belief in one's ability to take ethical action and to persist when faced with challenges.
Confidence to perform in a given ethical situation, with the availability of outside support for moral behavior.

Moral Courage

Willingness to face danger and maintain personal principles in the face of outside pressures.
Strength of will to overcome ethical challenges and barriers.

Four Elements of Moral Behavior

Developed by James Rest, an American psychologist specializing in moral psychology.
The four components are: moral sensitivity, moral judgment, moral motivation, and moral character.

Moral Sensitivity

Recognition that an ethical problem exists.
Requires awareness of how our behavior impacts others, identification of possible courses of action, and determination of the consequences of each potential strategy.
Key to practicing individual ethics and raising ethical awareness.

Moral Attentiveness

Predisposition to note the ethical dimension of experiences and events.
Consists of two components: perceptual moral attentiveness and reflective moral attentiveness.
Those high in moral attentiveness are more aware of the ethical implications of specific situations and are more likely to analyze them using an ethical framework.

Moral Judgment

Developed by James Rest, a student of Lawrence Kohlberg.
Theory of stages of moral development, with each stage being more advanced than the previous one.
As individuals develop, their reasoning becomes more sophisticated, and they become less self-centered and develop broader definitions of morality.

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