Ethics and Morality Quiz

According to Singer (2020), ethics refers to:

• A person’s family background

• The philosophical study of what is morally right and wrong

• The system of rules made by government

• Habits of acceptable behavior

Reynolds (2007) defined ethics as:

• Habits of unacceptable behavior

• Personal values inherited from family

• A set of beliefs about right and wrong behavior

• The study of virtues and vices

Ethics is inseparable from:

• Laws

• Morals

• Culture

• Peer influence

Which of the following factors can influence a person’s morals?

• Age and maturity

• Family background

• Religion

• All of the above

Morals differ from one person to another because of:

• Common laws in a country

• The same culture for everyone

• Individual perceptions and influences

• Universal rules of conduct

A value system is best defined as:

• The code of laws created by government

• A set of values guiding behavior of individuals or groups

• The difference between ethics and morals

• Habits of acceptable behavior only

Which of the following is an example of a virtue?

• Pride

• Generosity

• Greed

• Envy

Which of the following is an example of a vice?

• Justice

• Fairness

• Anger

• Integrity

Virtues can be described as:

• Habits of acceptable behaviour

• Habits of unacceptable behavior

• Rules imposed by law

• Cultural traditions

Vices can be described as:

• Habits that persuade people to do what is acceptable

• Habits of unacceptable behavior

• Rules for moral conduct

• Guidelines for ethical decision-making