Ethics

Which statement best defines the concept of “ethics”?

• Ethics is the ability to tell the difference in right and wrong behavior.
• Ethics is trying to judge people by what they believe and do.
• Ethics is a society’s standards of conduct based on moral values and principles of its members.
• Characteristics that bring people praise and admiration.

The purpose of a code of ethics is

• set standards for a profession

• know our unique values and makes decisions based off them

• be a guide for professional behavior

• all of these

A moral and ethical knowledge and awareness that governs our thoughts and actions.

• Legality

• Ethical Problem

• Our own personal code of Ethics

• Conscience

Everyone shares the same moral principles.

• True

• False

Choice= _____________

• Hate

• Power

• Loss

• Friends

What philosopher came up with a Hierarchy of Needs?

• Skinner

• Maslow

• Piaget

• Moscow

In the Hierarchy of Needs, safety needs means

• food, water, shelter

• family, friends, group

• Free from harm

• reach full potential

What factors play a role in shaping your ethics?

• Family

• Friends

• Religion

• All of the above

What type of moral reasoning locates morality in the consequence of an action?

• Consequentialist

• Categorical

What type of moral reasoning locates morality in the duty/right of an action?

• Consequentialist

• Categorical