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A social issue is primarily a problem that affects only a small, specific group of individuals within a society.
A social issue is primarily a problem that affects only a small, specific group of individuals within a society.
False (B)
Social issues are typically caused by factors entirely within an individual's control, reflecting personal choices alone.
Social issues are typically caused by factors entirely within an individual's control, reflecting personal choices alone.
False (B)
Moral issues are issues that are resolved only by considering technical aspects without including moral values.
Moral issues are issues that are resolved only by considering technical aspects without including moral values.
False (B)
The definition of a moral issue is presented in the content as an issue with the potential to help or harm anyone, including oneself.
The definition of a moral issue is presented in the content as an issue with the potential to help or harm anyone, including oneself.
An economic issue arises when a society has more than enough resources to satisfy all human needs and wants.
An economic issue arises when a society has more than enough resources to satisfy all human needs and wants.
Climate change, poverty, and gender equality are all examples of social issues.
Climate change, poverty, and gender equality are all examples of social issues.
A moral issue involves considerations beyond just technical solutions, requiring an evaluation of ethical values.
A moral issue involves considerations beyond just technical solutions, requiring an evaluation of ethical values.
A moral issue could be defined as issue without potential to help or harm anyone.
A moral issue could be defined as issue without potential to help or harm anyone.
According to economic theory, resources are limited, but human desires are finite and easily satisfied, eliminating scarcity.
According to economic theory, resources are limited, but human desires are finite and easily satisfied, eliminating scarcity.
An economic problem assumes that an economy’s finite resources are sufficient to satisfy all human wants and needs.
An economic problem assumes that an economy’s finite resources are sufficient to satisfy all human wants and needs.
Flashcards
What is a social issue?
What is a social issue?
A problem affecting many within a society, often stemming from factors beyond individual control.
What is a moral issue?
What is a moral issue?
A problem that requires resolution by considering moral values and potential impact (harms or benefits) on individuals.
What is the basic economic problem?
What is the basic economic problem?
The fundamental concept that finite resources cannot satisfy all human wants and needs.
What is climate change?
What is climate change?
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What are poverty and homelessness?
What are poverty and homelessness?
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What is gender inequality?
What is gender inequality?
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Study Notes
- A social issue is a problem that affects many people within a society and that many people try to solve
- Social issues stem from factors beyond an individual’s control
- They often cause conflicting opinions based on differing views of morally correct or incorrect decisions
Examples of social issues
- Climate change
- Poverty and homelessness
- Gender inequality
Moral Issue definition
- A moral issue requires resolution by considering moral values in addition to technical aspects
- It is any issue with the potential to help or harm anyone, including oneself.
Economic issue definition
- An economic issue arises when finite resources are insufficient to satisfy all human wants and needs
- It is also called the basic or central economic problem
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