Ethics Unit Test 1 2526

Which statement best defines ethics as presented in the material?

• A religious code prescribing rituals for worship

• A branch of philosophy concerned with human conduct and the behavior of individuals in society

• A psychological theory about personality development

• A legal framework for enforcing government rules

According to the material, which pairing correctly matches each term with its linguistic root and emphasis?

• Ethics—Latin mos; focuses on personal rules. Morality—Greek ethos; focuses on public institutions.

• Ethics—Greek ethos; focuses on behavior in society. Morality—Latin mos; carries a religious connotation and personal focus.

• Ethics—Sanskrit dharma; focuses on spirituality. Morality—Arabic akhlaq; focuses on commerce.

• Ethics—Greek logos; focuses on logic. Morality—Latin ratio; focuses on reason.

Which statement best distinguishes ethics from morality based on their typical contexts and origins?

• Ethics are personal rules derived from Latin mos, while morality governs professional conduct and comes from Greek ethos.

• Ethics govern professional and group conduct with no religious connotation and trace to Greek ethos, while morality is personal, often carries religious connotation, and traces to Latin mos.

• Ethics and morality are identical concepts that both originate from Middle English without clear etymology.

• Morality is set by external organizations and cultures, whereas ethics are individual beliefs with religious roots.

A hospital’s policy requiring integrity, teamwork, objectivity, confidentiality, and professional growth exemplifies which concept described in the material?

• Personal morality grounded in religious teachings

• A code of ethics set by external bodies to govern professional conduct

• An informal custom with no governing standards

• A philosophical theory unrelated to workplace behavior

Which statement best reflects the role of rules in society as presented in the material?

• Rules primarily restrict freedom and limit individual rights.

• Rules protect social beings by regulating behavior.

• Rules are optional guidelines with no impact on justice.

• Rules exist only for legal professionals and not for everyday social norms.

According to the content, which outcome is directly linked to the presence of rules in social settings?

• Increased social conflict due to subjective standards

• A sense of justice among social beings

• Elimination of economic systems

• The reduction of rights and freedoms for most people

According to the material, which outcome is most likely in a society without rules?

• Increased predictability in social interactions

• Guaranteed protection of rights for all members

• Chaos, confusion, and conflict

• Greater harmony and smooth functioning of society

Which statement best explains why rules are considered essential for social beings?

• They eliminate the need for personal conscience in decision-making.

• They provide a framework for behavior, set boundaries, and create predictability.

• They primarily function to limit economic growth.

• They replace social norms with legal penalties only.

Which description best defines a lax conscience according to the material?

• A conscience that rigorously seeks incontrovertible proofs before acting

• A conscience that refuses to be bothered about the distinction of good and evil and finds excuses for omissions and mistakes

• A conscience that consistently judges what is really good as good and evil as evil

• A conscience that militates against evil by condemning and fighting it

Which action most directly contributes to the proper formation of conscience as presented?

• Following impulses in moral matters without reflection

• Cultivating good habits and overcoming doubts through study of laws and sciences

• Ignoring future consequences dependent on the free will of others

• Relying solely on personal feelings to decide right and wrong