Ethics and Morality

Name three things that influence how we make decisions

Which of the following is an influence on how we make decisions?

• Friends

• Donald Trump

• Animals

• Planets

If a student is deciding whether to join a music club, which influences from the list might affect their decision? (Select the best combination.)

• Music, Friends, Teachers

• Weather, Animals, Planets

• Sports, Food, Cars

• Shoes, Clothes, Colors

Why is it important to recognize the different influences on our decisions?

• It helps us make more thoughtful and informed choices

• It makes us taller

• It changes our favorite color

• It helps us run faster

Which of the following best describes how ethics and morality influence daily decision-making processes?

• They have no impact on daily decisions.

• They only affect decisions in extreme situations.

• They influence the choices people make every day.

• They are only important for legal matters.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an ethical framework mentioned in the learning goals?

• Duty-based ethics

• Virtue ethics

• Situation ethics

• Scientific ethics

How do moral concepts like absolutism and relativism shape our views on right and wrong?

• They determine what is fashionable.

• They influence how we judge actions as right or wrong.

• They only affect our political opinions.

• They are unrelated to ethics.

What role do ethics and morality play in our decision-making processes?

• They help us make decisions based on luck.

• They shape our decision-making by acting as an internal compass.

• They make us ignore our personal values.

• They only matter in legal situations.

Which of the following is most likely to influence a person's sense of right and wrong, according to the text?

• The weather

• Upbringing, cultural background, and personal values

• The color of their clothes

• The type of food they eat

Which of the following best describes ethics?

• Personal beliefs about right and wrong

• Rules or guidelines that help a group decide what’s right

• Feelings shaped by culture and religion

• Actions based only on emotions