Unit 8 Study Guide

The science of morality, defining what is right or wrong, is called _________.

• ethics

• biology

• psychology

• sociology

The ability to make a decision between two or more choices is known as __________.

• discretion

• indecision

• procrastination

• guessing

________ is an ethical system based on religious beliefs.

________ focuses on maximizing overall happiness and minimizing suffering.

• Utilitarianism

• Deontology

• Virtue Ethics

• Egoism

A key characteristic of ________ for public safety professionals is continuous learning and high standards.

• professionalism

• strict regulations and rules

• limited training and low standards

• occasional workshops and seminars

The ________ Act in Texas relates to emergency care liability.

• The Good Samaritan Act

• The Emergency Care Act

• The Liability Protection Act

• The Texas Health Act

________ is a set of principles designed to maintain high standards for professionals in public safety.

• Code of Ethics

• Code of Conduct

• Professional Guidelines

• Safety Standards

According to the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, the fundamental duty of an officer is to protect ________.

• Constitutional Rights

• the guilty

• the wealthy

• the powerful

________ refers to the unethical practice of committing misconduct for the perceived greater good.

• Noble Cause Corruption

• Moral hazard

• Ethical fading

• Moral disengagement

________ refers to core beliefs that influence ethical decision-making.

• Human values

• values

• principles

• morals