Understanding Ethical Dilemmas

The video tutorial discusses ethical dilemmas, which are conflicts between choices where some ethical principle is compromised. It explains ethics as standards of right and wrong influenced by laws, cultural norms, and personal experiences. Examples of ethical dilemmas include truth vs loyalty and individual vs community. The video outlines approaches to ethical decision-making, such as ends-based, rules-based, and care-based approaches. It also provides a three-step process to resolve ethical dilemmas: analyzing consequences, analyzing actions, and making a decision.

What distinguishes ethical dilemmas from everyday decisions?

• Ethical dilemmas require compromising some ethical principle.

• Everyday decisions always have a clear right and wrong choice.

• Ethical dilemmas involve choosing between two unethical options.

• Everyday decisions are guided by laws and cultural norms.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that guides ethical behavior?

• Personal experience

• Cultural norms

• Random chance

• Philosophical schools of thought

Which of the following is an example of an ethical dilemma?

• Deciding what to have for dinner.

• Deciding whether to tell a friend the truth or protect their feelings.

• Picking a movie to watch on Netflix.

• Choosing between two equally priced shirts.

In the example of truth vs. loyalty, what are the two conflicting values?

• Individual and community

• Justice and mercy

• Truthfulness and loyalty

• Honesty and kindness

What does the ends-based approach to ethical decision-making focus on?

• Following established rules regardless of the outcome

• Doing what benefits the most people

• Acting in a way that you would want others to act towards you

• Choosing the option that feels right personally

Which approach to ethical decision-making is summarized as 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you'?

• Ends-based approach

• Rules-based approach

• Consequences-based approach

• Care-based approach

What is the first step in the three-step process for resolving ethical dilemmas?

• Make a decision

• Analyze the consequences

• Consult with others

• Analyze the actions

Why is it important to analyze both the quantity and quality of consequences in ethical decision-making?

• To weigh the importance of different outcomes

• To avoid making a decision based on personal bias

• To prioritize actions that are inherently good

• To ensure all options are equally considered

What should you do if you are stuck in making an ethical decision?

• Consult with knowledgeable and ethical people

• Pick the option with the least consequences

• Choose the option that feels right

• Ignore the dilemma and move on

What is the purpose of reflecting on the impacts of your ethical decision?

• To find out who was affected by your decision

• To justify your choice to others

• To prevent similar dilemmas in the future

• To ensure you made the right choice