Ethics, Values, & Morals (2022)

When do children begin to develop a conscience, a sense of right and wrong?

• At about the age of 2

• At about the age of 3

• At about the age of 5

• At about the age of 7

Which of the following, do philosophers agree is one of the 4 basic rules of ethics that are enduring & universal?

• Always tell the truth

• Be courteous, kind and forgiving

• Do unto others as you would have them do unto you

• Be responsible for your thoughts and conduct

Where do most of our moral beliefs come from?

• Things we learned in school

• Ideas our parents taught us

• Habits we learned as children

• Ideas we shared with our friends

What can cloud our judgment and lead us to cover up mistakes in an effort to look good at all costs?

• Willful Neglect

• Blind Ambition

• Honest Intention

• Consistent Ethics

What provides guidance for personal honesty and integrity that will remain with you throughout your life?

• The Cadet Honor Code

• The Cadet Guide Book

• The Cadet Ethics Manual

• The Guide to Appropriate JROTC Behavior

What distinguishes effective leaders from average or poor leaders?

• The confidence to issue orders that will be followed

• The respect of others

• The ability to choose good behavior over bad

• Detailed knowledge of military rules

Which is one of the three primary ethical standards in our culture?

• Not judging others

• Keeping an open mind

• Being true to yourself

• Respecting people and property

Which type of value guides our conduct?

• Personal

• Prudent

• Conventional

• Moral

Which type of values are generally accepted and enforced within a given social order?

• Personal

• Prudent

• Conventional

• Moral

Which term is simply a substitute for the word ethics, but may cover areas of conduct or thinking not related to ethics

• Values

• Morals

• Conscience

• Standards