Feelings and Moral Decision Making

What role do emotions play in ethical decisions?

• They have no impact on ethical decisions

• They are the sole basis for ethical decisions

• They can be obstacles to ethical decisions

• They are irrelevant to ethical decisions

Which theory holds that the truth or falsity of ethical propositions is dependent on the feelings, attitudes, or standards of a person or group of persons?

• Ethical Subjectivism

• Emotivism

• Logical Positivism

• Impartiality

What is the basis or motive for an action, decision, or conviction?

• Impartiality

• Reason

• Emotion

• Logic

What does impartiality involve?

• Considering each individual's interests and point of view equally

• Favoring one individual's interests and point of view

• Ignoring individual interests and point of view

• Prioritizing personal interests and point of view

Which step in the 7-step model for making moral decisions involves listing one or more available possibilities?

• Gather the facts

• Determine the ethical issues

• Identify the principles

• List the alternatives

What is the importance of moral courage?

• It refers to a particular desire

• It involves acting decisively on one's desire

• It means avoiding inconvenience and punishment

• It is irrelevant to moral decision making

Which of the following is a way to develop moral courage?

• Avoid acts that exhibit moral courage

• Lack self-discipline

• Draw inspiration from people of no courage

• Repeatedly do acts that exhibit moral courage

What is the consequence of making a decision without considering principles?

• Inconvenience

• Ridicule

• Loss of job or security

• It may not be the right decision

What is the minimum requirement for morality?

• Reason

• Impartiality

• Emotion

• Logic

Which of the following is NOT a step in the 7-step model for making moral decisions?

• Assess the consequences

• Make a decision

• Develop moral courage

• Compare alternatives with principles