Ethics and Culture Quiz

What is the Greek word from which 'ethics' is derived?

• Demos

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

Which of the following best describes ethics?

• A form of government

• A type of social behavior

• A branch of philosophy studying morality

• A study of aesthetics

What do rules help to guarantee for individuals?

• Certain rights and freedoms

• Social isolation

• Cultural superiority

• Wealth and power

What are moral standards?

• Personal preferences

• Cultural traditions

• Rules set by governments

• Norms about actions believed to be right or wrong

What is a moral dilemma?

• A legal issue

• A situation with no options

• A choice between equally undesirable actions

• A decision made by a group

Which level of moral dilemma involves personal experiences?

• Organizational dilemmas

• Structural dilemmas

• Cultural dilemmas

• Personal dilemmas

What is cultural relativism?

• A rejection of all cultural norms

• A focus on individual ethics

• Moral standards based on majority approval in a culture

• Belief in universal moral truths

What is the definition of 'virtues'?

• Negative traits

• Attitudes that enable ethical behavior

• Cultural practices

• Legal obligations

According to Kohlberg, what characterizes the pre-conventional level of moral development?

• Self-interest and punishment avoidance

• Understanding of universal principles

• Focus on societal rules

• Commitment to community values

What is the primary difference between human acts and acts of man?

• Human acts are instinctive; acts of man are voluntary

• Human acts are done willfully; acts of man are not

• Human acts are illegal; acts of man are legal

• Acts of man are moral; human acts are not