Quiz on the Seven-Step Moral Reasoning Model

What was the purpose of developing the seven-step moral reasoning model?

• To provide a distinctly Christian model

• To simplify moral dilemmas

• To help people make better decisions in moral dilemmas

• To introduce a model based on cultural biases

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

According to this model, what is the first step in addressing moral dilemmas?

• Consider the consequences

• Gather the facts

• List the alternatives

• Determine the ethical issues

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the primary orientation of the seven-step moral reasoning model?

• Towards religious traditions

• Towards moral values and principles

• Towards consequences

• Towards cultural biases

What is the purpose of step 4 in the model?

• To gather the facts

• To determine the ethical issues

• To list the alternatives

• To consider the consequences

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does step 5 of the model involve?

• Considering the consequences

• Determining the ethical issues

• Comparing the alternatives with the values or principles

• Making a decision

If the dilemmas values and principles have not given a clear course of action, what should be considered in step 6?

• Gathering more facts

• Determining the ethical issues

• Considering the consequences

• Listing the alternatives

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the final step in the seven-step moral reasoning model?

• Consider the consequences

• Make a decision

• Determine the ethical issues

• Gather the facts

What is the purpose of step 3 in the model?

• To list the alternatives

• To determine the ethical issues

• To consider the consequences

• To determine what values or principles have a bearing on the case

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the reason for step 6 in the model?

• To make a decision

• To consider the consequences

• To determine the ethical issues

• To gather the facts

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the key aspect of moral dilemmas according to the text?

• They have no tension

• They are always pain-free

• They involve competing interests supported by moral values and principles

• They are easily resolved

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3