Ethics of Lying and Paternalism

Ethics of Lying and Paternalism

Assessment

Interactive Video

Moral Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Susan Siekman

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Carrie's consistent habit that creates the ethical dilemma?

She is always early.

She is always late.

She often cancels plans.

She is very punctual.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the central ethical dilemma presented at the beginning of the video?

Whether to tell a friend about a bad date.

Whether to lie about dinner time to ensure punctuality.

Whether to cancel a dinner reservation.

Whether to introduce two friends who are very different.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential positive outcome of lying about the dinner time in this scenario?

It would make Carrie realize her punctuality issues.

It would ensure Carrie arrives on time, allowing the relationship to start well.

It would prevent Emerson from finding out about Carrie's lateness.

It would make the restaurant staff happy.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the absolutist position on lying, associated with Immanuel Kant, when is lying considered immoral?

Only when it causes significant harm.

Only when it leads to unhappiness.

Always, regardless of the circumstances.

Only when the lie is discovered.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What scenario is used to illustrate a potential problem with the absolutist view on lying?

Lying to a child about Santa Claus.

Lying to a friend about their appearance.

Lying to a murderer about a friend's whereabouts.

Lying to avoid a small inconvenience.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does utilitarian philosophy, associated with John Stuart Mill, view the morality of lying?

Lying is always wrong.

Lying is wrong only if it leads to less overall happiness.

Lying is acceptable if it benefits only one person.

Lying is a moral duty in all situations.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ethical concept describes interfering with another person's choices for their own benefit, as exemplified by lying to Carrie about the dinner time?

Altruism

Egoism

Paternalism

Fatalism

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Lying to Carrie about the dinner time could be seen as disrespectful because it takes away her opportunity to do what?

Avoid the dinner entirely.

Blame Emerson for her lateness.

Handle the situation based on her own beliefs and values.

Learn a lesson about punctuality.