Ethics Quiz #1

What term refers to the branch of philosophy that studies moral principles and human conduct?

• Epistemology

• Ethics

• Aesthetics

• Logic

What is the term for moral principles that guide an individual's behavior?

• Virtue

• Ethics

• Law

• Justice

Which term refers to a person's internal sense of right and wrong?

• Ethics

• Conscience

• Justice

• Integrity

How many stages are in Kohlberg’s theory of moral development?

• 3

• 5

• 6

• 8

Aquinas proposed how many types of law?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What term refers to the process of determining whether an action is morally right or wrong?

• Moral Relativism

• Moral Valuation

• Ethical Subjectivism

• Virtue Ethics

What defines a "rational being" in ethics?

• A person who acts only based on emotions

• A person who makes decisions using reason and logic

• A person who follows societal norms without question

• A person who is guided solely by instincts

A "free man" in ethics refers to someone who:

• Has the ability to make choices independently

• Is not bound by any moral responsibilities

• Acts only for personal gain without consequences

• Is free from all laws and regulations

What is the simplest definition of morality?

• The study of human behavior

• A set of principles that define right and wrong

• Rules created by society to maintain order

• A personal preference with no universal basis

What is the term for moral beliefs that vary from culture to culture?

• Moral Relativism

• Deontology

• Utilitarianism

• Natural Law