Ethics and Morality Quiz

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What is ethics?

The study of interpersonal relationships
The science of morality (correct)
The philosophical study of man
The science of human behavior

What does the Latin word 'moralitas' mean?

Appropriate manner or manner of conduct (correct)
Marking
Early death
Misogyny

How do consequentialist theories derive the morality of a conduct?

The correspondence of this conduct with a set of predetermined rules
Cost-effectiveness analysis of the consequences of this conduct (correct)
The evolution of companies
Analysis of the intention of this conduct

What does 'virtues' mean?

An innate behavioral peculiarity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Latin word 'moralitas' mean?

Appropriate manner or manner of conduct (C) Signup and view all the answers

From the point of view of Aristotelian theory, what does it mean to be virtuous?

To conform to the dominant moral principles and norms in society (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is ethics?

The science of morality (E) Signup and view all the answers

What do consequentialist theories derive the morality of a conduct from?

Cost-effectiveness analysis of the consequences of this conduct (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'virtues' mean?

A good character trait (E) Signup and view all the answers

What is Utilitarianism?

The most popular consequentialist theory (A) Signup and view all the answers

From a deontological perspective, what does it mean to be a moral person?

Fulfills its obligations, respects the obligations. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to J.S Mill's utilitarian point of view, when are the consequences of an action considered moralistic?

It constitutes in the long run maximum benefit for a maximum number of individuals. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is bioethics?

Interdisciplinary field that studies ethical issues related to health / medicine, biomedical research, biotechnologies, environment, etc. generated by scientific progress. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the founder of the discipline of Bioethics?

Robert Backer (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the ethical principle of respect for the autonomy of the person imply?

Respect for the person's right to self-determination. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is the principle of beneficence achieved?

The duty to prevent evil or suffering, the duty to suppress evil or suffering, the duty to do good and to promote good. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the promoter of local bioethics wide sense?

George Bobina (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is the principle of justice achieved?

Equitable distribution of goods, resources and services; equitable distribution of medical resources and services. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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