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Lesson 1 - Ethics: Introductory Concepts Quiz

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What is the focus of ethics?

Systematizing, Defending, and Recommending the concepts of right and wrong conduct (correct)

Defending only

Recommending only

Systematizing only

Which of the following is an example of a moral rather than an ethical consideration?

It is wrong to steal

Bioethics

Business/corporate ethics

It is right to help people in need (correct)

What does normative ethics focus on?

Studying moral thought and moral language

Achieving moral outcomes in specific situations

Examining particular issues involving moral judgments

Establishing norms/standards of conduct (correct)

Which of the following is an area of applied ethics?

Examining environmental ethics Signup and view all the answers

What does metaethics primarily study?

Moral thought and moral language Signup and view all the answers

Where do ethical perspectives fall along?

'Subjective' vs 'Objective' views Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between ethical relativism and ethical objectivism?

Ethical relativism believes morality differs among persons/societies, while ethical objectivism believes in universal moral truths. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of ethical relativism is described as believing that individuals produce their own concept of morality?

Ethical subjectivism Signup and view all the answers

Why do many philosophers and healthcare ethicists adhere to ethical objectivism?

To believe in universal moral truths Signup and view all the answers

What is the challenge posed by varying perspectives on morality?

Determining how to universally agree on ethical principles Signup and view all the answers

Why is it problematic for individuals to select different ethical frameworks for different moral decisions?

It creates inconsistency in ethical decision-making Signup and view all the answers

How can studying moral philosophy help with understanding the concept of morality?

By providing a basis for setting up universally agreed ethical principles Signup and view all the answers