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What does the principle of Non-Maleficence emphasize?
What does the principle of Non-Maleficence emphasize?
- Taking responsibility for one's actions
- Avoiding harm to others (correct)
- Respecting the autonomy of others
- Doing good and maximizing benefits
What is the main focus of the principle of Beneficence?
What is the main focus of the principle of Beneficence?
- Bringing about good through our actions (correct)
- Ensuring equitable distribution of resources
- Respecting the decisions of others
- Minimizing risks in decision-making
Which of the following reflects the principle of Respect for Autonomy?
Which of the following reflects the principle of Respect for Autonomy?
- Encouraging dependence on authority figures
- Intervening in personal decisions for a better outcome
- Empowering others while respecting their choices (correct)
- Avoiding conflict to maintain peace
Which is NOT a corollary principle of Non-Maleficence?
Which is NOT a corollary principle of Non-Maleficence?
The obligations of beneficence often conflict with which principle?
The obligations of beneficence often conflict with which principle?
What is the Latin meaning of autonomy?
What is the Latin meaning of autonomy?
Which of the following best defines ethical behavior?
Which of the following best defines ethical behavior?
The obligation to keep promises falls under which principle?
The obligation to keep promises falls under which principle?
Which principle emphasizes fairness in actions and decisions?
Which principle emphasizes fairness in actions and decisions?
In ethical decision-making, what should each action ideally produce?
In ethical decision-making, what should each action ideally produce?
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Study Notes
Ethics Overview
- Ethics involves principles guiding behavior in personal, societal, and environmental contexts.
- Focuses on standards for interactions and shared resources.
Definition of Ethical Behavior
- Ethical behavior aligns with societal and individual values of what is considered good.
Principles of Ethical Behavior
- Non-Maleficence (Doing No Harm): Obligation to avoid causing harm to others.
- Beneficence (Benefiting Others): Responsibility to promote good and enhance well-being.
- Justice (Being Just): Ensuring fair treatment and equitable distribution of benefits and burdens.
- Fidelity (Being Faithful): Commitment to honesty, trust, and keeping promises.
Principle of Respect for Autonomy
- Autonomy emphasizes self-rule and the right of individuals to make personal decisions.
- Recognizes a duty to respect others' choices and empower those we are responsible for.
- Includes corollary principles of honesty and promise-keeping.
Principle of Non-Maleficence
- Distinguishes from similar terms like non-malfeasance and non-malevolence.
- Mandates a fundamental duty to avoid harm, encapsulated in the phrase “First, do no harm.”
- Additional corollaries include:
- Obligation to minimize unavoidable harm.
- Avoid increasing the risk of harm to others.
- Ethical use of resources that can prevent good.
Principle of Beneficence
- Calls for proactive measures to promote good in all actions.
- Highlights the need to prevent harm, which may conflict with respecting individual autonomy.
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