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What does the principle of Non-Maleficence emphasize?
What does the principle of Non-Maleficence emphasize?
What is the main focus of the principle of Beneficence?
What is the main focus of the principle of Beneficence?
Which of the following reflects the principle of Respect for Autonomy?
Which of the following reflects the principle of Respect for Autonomy?
Which is NOT a corollary principle of Non-Maleficence?
Which is NOT a corollary principle of Non-Maleficence?
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The obligations of beneficence often conflict with which principle?
The obligations of beneficence often conflict with which principle?
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What is the Latin meaning of autonomy?
What is the Latin meaning of autonomy?
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Which of the following best defines ethical behavior?
Which of the following best defines ethical behavior?
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The obligation to keep promises falls under which principle?
The obligation to keep promises falls under which principle?
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Which principle emphasizes fairness in actions and decisions?
Which principle emphasizes fairness in actions and decisions?
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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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This quiz explores the fundamental principles of ethical behavior in society, focusing on the importance of moral values at the individual and communal levels. Test your understanding of key concepts such as non-maleficence and beneficence in ethical discussions.
