REVIEW CHAPTER 1: Understanding Ethics

The field of _____ is the study of how people try to live their lives according to a standard of 'right' or 'wrong' behavior.

• metaphilosophy

• ethics

• aesthetics

• epistemology

_____ refers to a set of personal principles formalized into a code of behavior.

• Traditional norm

• Value system

• Extrinsic norm

• Utilitarianism

According to the concept of _____, the traditions of one's society, one's personal opinions, and the circumstances of the present moment define one's ethical principles.

• universal ethics

• normative ethics

• ethical relativism

• utilitarianism

_____ refers to a situation in which there is no obvious 'right' or 'wrong' decision, but rather a 'right' or 'right' answer.

• Less evil principle

• Logical inference

• Ethical dilemma

• Defeasible reasoning

The first step in the three-step process for solving an ethical problem is to:

• analyze the consequences

• make a plan

• make a decision

• analyze the actions

Which of the following is the final step of the three-step process for solving an ethical problem?

• Analyzing the consequences

• Planning a solution

• Making a decision

• Analyzing the actions

Which of the following questions did Arthur Dobrin identify to resolve the ethical dilemma?

• What do your emotions tell you?

• What are the alternatives?

• What can be done to resolve the problem?

• What will people think of you if you don't find a solution?