SOCSCI 1110: Moral Landscape Quiz
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What is the principle of Justice according to Sidgwick's axioms?

  • Impartiality between one's self and others (correct)
  • A preference for personal interest over others
  • The prioritization of future gains over present needs
  • Focusing solely on one’s personal well-being

Which step is NOT part of Daniel Vallero’s ethical decision-making process?

  • Resolve conflicts among values
  • Gather information from all sides
  • State or define the problem
  • Take a vote on the best option (correct)

Kohlberg's stages of moral development primarily explore what aspect of psychology?

  • Emotional responses to conflict situations
  • Personality traits and their impact on behavior
  • Ethical reasoning and moral dilemmas (correct)
  • Financial decision-making processes

What does the ethical principle of Benevolence emphasize?

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What is a 'Moral Dilemma'?

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Which step comes last in Vallero’s 6-step approach to ethical decision making?

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Prudence in ethical decision-making encourages individuals to prioritize:

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What aspect does the ethical decision-making model NOT include?

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What is a key feature of a moral dilemma?

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Which of the following represents a personal moral dilemma?

<p>A woman deciding whether to abort her pregnancy to save her life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In organizational moral dilemmas, which of the following scenarios is most likely to occur?

<p>A healthcare administrator deciding to withdraw life support (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines a structural moral dilemma?

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Which of these conditions is NOT required for a moral dilemma?

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Kohlberg's stages of moral development focus primarily on what aspect?

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What is a common issue addressed by organizational moral dilemmas?

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An ethical dilemma that arises from business pressures regarding profit versus healthcare access can be classified as what type?

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What is the primary goal of the publicity test in ethical decision-making?

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Which ethical test focuses on the perspective of colleagues to evaluate the validity of a decision?

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What does the reversibility test assess in terms of ethical decision-making?

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How do moral judgments differ according to the provided content?

<p>They can be perceived as both subjective and objective depending on context (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a focus of the professional test in ethical decision-making?

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What strategy follows the ethical decision-making steps listed in the content?

<p>Make a choice based on the previous steps (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which test is likely used to evaluate an option based on its impact on future moral decision-making?

<p>Review test (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect do moral judgments encompass, according to the provided content?

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Flashcards

Moral judgments

Judgments about situations, actions, people, or behaviors, based on moral principles.

Publicity test

A test to evaluate a choice by asking if the decision would be acceptable if publicized.

Defensibility test

A test on the choice's ability to withstand scrutiny by peers or authority.

Reversibility test

A test for empathy; considering if the choice would still be good if the decision-maker were adversely affected.

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Colleague test

Seeking input from colleagues about a possible solution to a problem.

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Professional test

Considering the ethical guidelines of one's profession in making a decision.

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Organization test

Checking an organization's ethical guidelines to evaluate a decision.

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Moral philosophy

A system or set of philosophical ideas regarding what is morally right and wrong.

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Moral Dilemma

A situation where a person must choose between two or more options, each with a negative consequence.

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Conditions of Moral Dilemma

A moral dilemma must meet 3 criteria to truly be a dilemma: obligation to choose the best course, multiple courses of action, and a compromise of moral principles.

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Personal Moral Dilemma

A moral dilemma affecting an individual.

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Organizational Moral Dilemma

A moral dilemma within an organization.

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Structural Moral Dilemma

A moral dilemma involving networks of institutions.

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Heinz Dilemma

A famous example of a personal moral dilemma, involving a man stealing medicine for his wife.

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Ectopic Pregnancy

A pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus, often requiring a difficult choice about treatment.

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Moral Development Stages

Different levels of understanding and applying moral principles, developed by the psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg.

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Ethical Decision-Making Model

A process for making ethical choices, typically involving defining the problem, gathering information, exploring solutions, weighing values, resolving conflicts, and acting upon a decision.

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Justice (Ethical Axiom)

Treating similar situations similarly, and being impartial between oneself and others.

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Prudence (Ethical Axiom)

Considering all aspects of one's life, and not prioritizing immediate gains over long-term well-being.

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Benevolence (Ethical Axiom)

Prioritizing the greater good of others over one's own lesser good.

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Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development

A theory of moral development proposing distinct stages of moral reasoning.

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Step 1 of ethical decision making

Defines the ethical problem/issue.

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Step 6 of ethical decision making

Resolve conflicts among values.

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Study Notes

SOCSCI 1110: Moral Landscape

  • Pluralism refers to the coexistence of multiple things, like nations, groups, opinions, principles, beliefs, and lifestyles.
  • A core principle of pluralism is respect for diversity.
  • Moral Pluralism suggests that there are various ethical principles and theories that can conflict yet deserve respect.
  • Moral pluralism encourages an open-minded approach to differing moral views, acknowledging the complexity of moral issues and the absence of a single definitive answer.
  • Moral pluralism stands in contrast to moral absolutism (one right answer) and moral relativism (no wrong answer).
  • Pluralism in Religion acknowledges religious differences and the diverse rights to worship, believe, practice, and join communities, including the right to abstain.
  • Pluralism in politics respects diverse political views, promoting equality and social justice.
  • Moral judgments assess the goodness or badness, rightness or wrongness of actions, behaviors, or people through logical reasoning.
  • Moral realism believes in objective moral truths independent of human opinion.
  • Moral anti-realism rejects the existence of objective moral truths, sometimes labeling them as subjective or conventional.
  • Moral relativism contends that moral judgments depend entirely on cultural context.
  • Moral judgments can be examined to determine their objectivity based on their independence from the judge's feelings and opinions.

Ethical Decision-Making

  • A 7-step guide for ethical decision-making involves stating the problem, checking the facts, identifying relevant factors, listing options, testing the options with different criteria, choosing an option, and reviewing the process.
  • This methodology includes evaluating the potential harms, benefits, legal defensibility, and implications for stakeholders from various viewpoints to promote more informed decision-making.
  • Consideration of personal values, professional codes, organizational policies, and external feedback are important components of ethical decision-making.
  • It's crucial to understand how to minimize the likelihood of future similar dilemmas emerging.

Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development

  • Kohlberg's Theory outlines 6 stages of moral development in terms of three levels.
  • The stages progress from a focus on external rules and rewards (preconventional) to internalized moral principles (postconventional).
  • Level 1, preconventional (ages 3-7), emphasizes avoiding punishment and satisfying self-interest.
  • Level 2, conventional (ages 8-13), prioritizes social rules and maintaining social order.
  • Level 3, postconventional (adulthood), incorporates abstract moral principles and personal values.
  • The theory is criticized for its potential biases and reliance on hypothetical scenarios.

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This quiz explores the concept of pluralism, including moral pluralism and its distinctions from absolutism and relativism. It highlights the importance of respecting diverse beliefs in religion and politics. Test your understanding of these complex moral issues through this engaging quiz.

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