Sociology Morality Vocabulary

This word means: wrong; incorrect.

• correct
• erroneous

• true
• right

Which word means: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones

• dilemma
• conundrum
• quandary
• predicament

What word means: doubtful or uncertain especially from something rarely understood or unclear; Something that it is difficult to decide.

• clear
• certain
• definite
• ambiguous

Which of the following is the definition of ethical?

• Relating to physical health or fitness.
• A branch of science focused on technology.
• Concerned with legal regulations and compliance.
• Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.

Which of the following word means: spread or cause to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people.

• diffused

• restricted

• consolidated

Which of the following words means: to put a plan, method, or design into action and execution, ensuring that the intended procedures and protocols are followed to achieve the desired results. 

• plan
• implement
• execute
• design

Which phrase means: persons who go out of their way to perform acts of kindness to others, especially strangers.

• Casual acquaintances
• Good Samaritans
• Indifferent bystanders
• Selfish individuals

What word means: the moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity

• ethics
• standards

• conduct

Which word means: at first

• eventually
• finally
• initially
• subsequently

What does it mean to say that something is unethical?

• Unethical describes behaviors that are universally accepted.
• Unethical refers to actions that are always legal.
• Unethical refers to actions or behaviors that violate moral principles or standards.
• Unethical means following all moral guidelines.