Ethics and Rules in Decision Making
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What type of distinction involves literally describing a situation?

  • Descriptive distinction (correct)
  • Value distinction
  • Articulation distinction
  • Normative distinction
  • Which of the following best represents normative ethics?

  • Stating facts on why someone hates America
  • Describing a situation without passing judgment
  • Arguing for how things should be based on values (correct)
  • Discussing the reasons behind exam cheating
  • What is the role of evidence in ethics according to the text?

  • Evidence is always factual and reliable
  • Evidence can be misleading and fabricated at times (correct)
  • Evidence is not important in ethical considerations
  • Ethics should not be based on any form of evidence
  • In the context of exam cheating and privacy invasion, what does the university decide?

    <p>Everyone deserves privacy over catching cheaters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of distinction focuses on what should be, considering values?

    <p>Normative distinction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of discussing pedophiles according to the text?

    <p>To uncover their motivations for safety reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of invading someone's privacy during exams?

    <p>'Invading someone's privacy' is considered as unethical as cheating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one challenge mentioned regarding evidence in ethical considerations?

    <p>People may base moral truths on misleading or fabricated evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to understand 'what is going on in their head' in certain situations according to the text?

    <p>For safety reasons and understanding motives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of ethics, what does 'literal description' primarily focus on?

    <p>Describing situations without judgment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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