Ethics Midterms

What is the definition of ethics?

• The study of biology

• The study of moral principles

• The study of physics

• The study of economics

Which of the following is a key aspect of ethics?

• Absolute certainty

• Cultural relativism

• Moral ambiguity

• Utilitarianism

Who or what has influenced the historical development of ethics?

• Ancient Egypt

• Philosophical traditions and thinkers

• Modern technology

• Political ideologies

Ethical decision-making models provide guidance in resolving ethical dilemmas based on:

• Emotional responses

• Ethical principles and frameworks

• Legal requirements

• Personal opinions

What is the difference between ethical relativism and ethical absolutism

• Ethical relativism is based on absolute principles, while ethical absolutism is based on relative beliefs.

• Ethical relativism considers actions inherently right or wrong, while ethical absolutism depends on cultural norms.

• Ethical relativism is context-dependent, while ethical absolutism asserts certain actions as inherently right or wrong.

• Ethical relativism prioritizes cultural norms, while ethical absolutism prioritizes individual beliefs.

Who is associated with deontological ethics?

• Immanuel Kant

• Jeremy Bentham

• John Stuart Mill

• Aristotle

What is the focus of utilitarianism?

• Maximizing happiness for the individual

• Maximizing utility or happiness for the greatest number

• Following moral duties and principles

• Developing moral virtues

Virtue ethics emphasizes the development of:

• Universal moral principles

• Consequentialist reasoning

• Moral virtues and character traits

• Ethical relativism

Bioethics deals with ethical issues in which field?

• Business

• Healthcare

• Technology

• Environment

What does business ethics address?

• Environmental conservation

• Corporate social responsibility

• Genetic engineering

• Medical research ethics