ESP 10 Pointers to Review

What is the fruit of our mind and desire that expresses our characteristics?

• Decision

• Action

• Ability

• Emotion

Why is it said that moral action is a human action according to the ethics of St. Thomas Aquinas?

• Because it judges right and wrong actions.

• Because it decides according to the right reason.

• Because it freely leads to a well-thought-out goal.

• Because it proves one's actions whether they are good or bad.

Jimmy is a police officer known for his helpfulness in his community, but unbeknownst to those he helps, his assistance comes from extortion from drivers he apprehends. Is Jimmy's action right or wrong?

• Right, because he helps many in need.

• Wrong, because his help does not come from him.

• Right, because his outward actions are good.

• Wrong, because even if his outward actions are good, his inner actions are still wrong.

If the role of the mind is to judge and command, what is the role of the will?

• To understand and analyze information.

• To lead to the goal or intention of the mind.

• To assist in a person's actions.

• To guide the execution of actions.

Which of the following is not a meaning of circumstance?

• It refers to a condition or situation where the action being taken affects goodness.

• It refers to an inner action based on where the will is focused.

• It can reduce or increase the goodness or badness of an action.

• It can change the value of an action.

Which of the following is not a meaning of intention?

• It refers to an inner action.

• It is the main aim of the action.

• It can reduce or increase the goodness or badness of the action.

• It is based on where the will is focused.

One day while Bren's parents were not home, he entered their room and took 500 pesos from the cabinet where their money was hidden. Bren's act of taking the money is bad. His action is further worsened because_____

• He took it without permission.

• He took it while his parents were away.

• The one he took the money from is his parents.

• His act of taking the money showed no respect.

The following statement expresses the meaning of the consequences of actions except for______.

• All actions of a person have reasons, bases, and accompanying responsibilities.

• Actions should be seen in the intention of the person performing them.

• Every action should be thought out before being carried out.

• Actions require sufficient planning to see the things that need to be considered.

This is called an external action that is a tool or means to achieve the goal.

• Goal

• Method

• Circumstance

• Consequence

Why can't internal actions be separated?

• Because if the internal is bad, the whole action will also be bad, even if the external is good.

• Because what the external action is comes from the internal action.

• Because the outcome of all actions will not be good.

• Because the external action can overpower the internal action.