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What type of act is characterized by being morally right or beneficial to oneself or others?

Neutral Acts (Morally Neutral Acts)
Evil Acts (Immoral Acts)
Good Acts (Moral Acts) (correct)
Indifferent Acts (Amoral Acts)

Which of the following are considered modifiers of human acts?

Intention and Reflection
Knowledge and Circumstances (correct)
Emotions and Thoughts
Time and Frequency

Which passion is categorized under the concupiscible passions?

Hatred
Desire (correct)
Bravery
Despair

What is the effect of modifiers of human acts on an agent's responsibility?

They can either increase or diminish responsibility. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following combinations best exemplifies the irascible passions?

Hatred and Fear (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which passion is considered a part of the concupiscible passions?

Joy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What effect do modifiers of human acts have on an agent's knowledge?

They can obscure the clarity of knowledge regarding the act. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which act can be classified as neither inherently good nor evil?

Amoral Act (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following passions does NOT belong to the irascible passions?

Love (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is true about evil acts in the context of human ethics?

They are defined by their harmful consequences. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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