Multiple-choice questions on ethics and morals

What is ethics?

• A set of rules imposed by society

• The philosophical study of what is right or wrong

• Traditional customs passed down through generations

• Subjective personal opinions

Ethics is mainly applied when…

• A person must choose among different actions considering the common good

• A family tradition is followed without questioning it

• A rule is obeyed only out of fear of punishment

• One acts on emotional impulse

A physician who decides not to disclose a patient's private information applies an ethical principle of…

• Freedom

• Autonomy

• Confidentiality

• Social justice

Which of the following cases requires an ethical analysis?

• Choosing what clothes to wear

• Deciding what movie to watch

• Determining whether to report an act of corruption

• Choosing an ice cream flavor

Ethics mainly seeks to…

• Preserve cultural traditions

• Study the values that should guide human conduct

• Repeat rules imposed by society

• Impose religious beliefs

What is morality?

• A set of norms and values that a society considers correct

• The theoretical study of human behavior

• Personal preferences without social impact

• Fixed and immutable institutional laws

Morality is applied when…

• A person follows values taught by their family or community

• Someone analyzes a dilemma from philosophy

• A legal statute is applied

• A technical task is executed without reflection

Which is an example of a moral decision?

• Choosing between two brands of shoes

• Criticizing a classmate for their appearance

• Deciding whether to help a person who needs it

• Changing the home decor

An example of morality shared across many cultures is…

• Mandatory use of a uniform

• Not stealing

• Eating a typical food

• Greeting with the right hand

Morality can change with…

• Consumer preferences

• Technological advances

• The passage of time and cultural changes

• The climate