Ethical Dilemmas

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 Choice

• 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

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  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

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  Doing what benefits the most people

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  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

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  Consequences-based approach

• Care-based approach

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

• Make a decision

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  Analyze the consequences

• Consult with others

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  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

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  Pick the option with the least consequences

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  Choose the option that feels right

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  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

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  To ensure you made the right choice