Human Behavior and Morality

What is the primary motivation behind improving data quality in the context of healthcare?

Improving overall health of Canadians (correct)
Extrinsic values
Legal obligation
Sense of duty

What is the primary source of a duty, according to the text?

Personal obligation
Professional obligation
Morals or values
All of the above (correct)

What is the purpose of a professional code of ethics?

To outline the conditions for practice
To govern behavior in general
To state professional morals and values (correct)
To provide legal protection

What is the 'duty of care' in the context of healthcare?

Both a moral and legal obligation to care for clients (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why healthcare professionals should be aware of the legal dimensions of their practice?

To protect themselves when faced with situations that may displace their own morals and values (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of laws governing the healthcare profession?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between morality and morals?

Morality is about what is right and wrong, while morals are about how to treat others (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary driver of human behavior, according to the Maslow theory?

A hierarchy of needs that must be fulfilled (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between motivations based on needs and values?

Needs are more objective, while values are more subjective (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of values in shaping our behavior?

Values guide our understanding of what ought to be (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do our values influence our understanding of what is right and wrong?

Our values shape our moral beliefs and attitudes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way in which our culture influences our value system?

Our culture teaches us what is important and valuable (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern that bothers you about Andy's behavior?

The smell of alcohol on him during work hours (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying reason behind your coworker's advice to not get involved?

To maintain a sense of job security (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary question that you should ask yourself in the decision-making process?

What are the facts of the situation? (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of your coworker's statement 'often it is the last person hired who is the first person fired!'?

New employees are more likely to be fired (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of your coworker's advice 'it is not your business'?

You should avoid getting involved in Andy's personal issues (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration in deciding whether to take action regarding Andy's behavior?

The values of fairness and respect in the workplace (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major criticism of consequence-oriented ethics?

It is impossible to calculate all possible consequences. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In duty-oriented ethics, what determines what is right to do?

What is right for everyone. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a criticism of duty-oriented reasoning?

It is exceptionless and too rigid for real life. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to duty-oriented ethics, how should one approach a problem?

Describe the problem, list solutions, and compare them to principles. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between consequence-oriented and duty-oriented ethics?

Consequence-oriented ethics is more focused on consequences, while duty-oriented ethics is more focused on principles. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Virtue Ethics?

The character of an individual (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of Virtue Ethics?

It does not provide specific direction for problems (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a criticism of Divine Command Ethics?

It is incompatible with pluralism (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key question in Virtue Ethics?

What would a good person do in this situation? (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Virtue Ethics?

It emphasizes the importance of an individual's character (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge of applying Virtue Ethics?

It is difficult to apply in situations with multiple role demands (D) Signup and view all the answers