Ethics Quiz

What is the primary concern of ethics?

• Economics

• Personal desires

• Right and wrong conduct

• Religious beliefs

Ethics is often referred to as:

• Natural science

• The study of law

• Moral philosophy

• Human biology

Which term refers to personal standards of right and wrong?

• Law

• Morality

• Policy

• Culture

Which of the following best describes moral values?

• Laws imposed by society

• Universal principles

• Personal or cultural beliefs about right and wrong

• Mathematical truths

Which field is most closely related to ethics?

• Astronomy

• Sociology

• Philosophy

• Chemistry

A moral dilemma occurs when:

• There is only one possible outcome

• Two or more moral principles conflict

• The law is broken

• A person is unsure of the facts

Which term describes the impartial consideration of each person’s interest?

• Bias

• Neutrality

• Morality

• Impartiality

What is the goal of ethical decision-making?

• To impose beliefs on others

• To promote one's self-interest

• To achieve the greatest good or least harm

• To avoid all conflict

Which term means being guided by logic rather than emotion in dilemmas?

• Empathy

• Reasonableness

• Neutrality

• Objectivity

Which of the following is NOT a feature of ethical thinking?

• Emotional bias

• Rational analysis

• Justifiable reasoning

• Impartiality