Ethical Reasoning MCQs
Ethical Reasoning MCQs
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1: _____ is the theory that explains the behavior of one element of a complex system and the system itself in terms of that element’s interdependencies with other system elements.
A. Complex Theory
B. Chaos Theory
C. System Theory
D. Complicated Theory
2: Consequentialism is the theory that the ethics of an action should be based on its consequences.
A. True
B. False
3: Contract theory is an approach to ethics that assesses the _____ based on whether it conforms to a set of social rules that preserve the basic rights and freedoms of all.
A. Morality of an action
B. Ethics of an action
C. Means of action
D. None of the above
4: Deontology is an ethical approach focusing on the _____ ; also known as the rights-based or Kantian approach
A. Means of actions
B. Morality of an action
C. Ethics of an action
D. None of the above
5: Deontology is also known as?
A. Rights based approach
B. Kantian approach
C. Both a and b
D. None of the above
6: Ethical egoism is the philosophy that self-interest is the basis of _____ ?
A. Morality
B. Ethics
C. Integrity
D. Legality
7: Ethics of care is an approach to ethical reasoning that emphasizes caring for those with whom we have _____ relationships.
A. Personal
B. Interpersonal
C. Intrapersonal
D. Impersonal
8: Intrinsic goods are the goods that derive their value from what they can lead to—what they are “good for.”
A. True
B. Flase
9: According to _____ , the desirable point is finding the middle between excess and deficiency of a virtue.
A. Aristotle
B. Plato
C. Socrates
D. Pythagoras
10: According to Aristotle, the desirable point is finding the middle between _____ of a virtue.
A. Excess
B. Deficiency
C. Both a and b
D. None of the above
11: Intrinsic goods are the goods that have inherent value—that is, are “good” in and of themselves.
A. True
B. False
12: Teleology is the theory that a thing can be explained in terms of its _____ ?
A. Purpose
B. Goals
C. Ideas
D. Both a and b
13: An ethical approach focusing on the ends or _____ ; also known as teleology or consequentialism.
A. Consequences of actions
B. Ethics of actions
C. Means of action
D. Morality of action
14: Utilitarianism is also known as?
A. Teleology
B. Consequentialism
C. Both a and b
D. None of the above
15: In Utility there is _____ ?
A. Usefulness
B. Value
C. Benefit and Pleasure
D. All of the above
16: Virtue theory is an approach to ethical reasoning focusing on qualities of ethical excellence, such as _____ ?
A. Integrity
B. Honesty
C. Both a and b
D. None of the above
17: he benefit of volunteering as part of an employer program to assist a local community is an example of ______.
A. Rights approach
B. Unstructured decision making
C. Utility
D. Ethical egoism
18: The Pinto case holds important lessons for assessing the ______ of decisions.
A. Consequences
B. Characteristics
C. Values
D. Virtues
19: Kant’s ______ formulation of the categorical imperative states that we must decide for ourselves on how to take actions that are in accordance with universal principles and respect the inherent dignity of others.
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
20: One major criticism of ______ ethics is that it may actually allow decision-makers to take actions that make the world worse off than other choices would have.
A. Social contract
B. Virtue
C. Teleological
D. Deontological
21: A problem that ______ approaches face is that conflicts can arise among one’s duties.
A. Deontological
B. Teleological
C. Virtue
D. Social contract
22: ______ ethicists take the view that ethics is about engaging in conduct that builds our character and wisdom.
A. Duty-based
B. Virtue
C. Consequence-oriented
D. Machiavellian
23: Making decisions based on the outcomes of actions is an example of what approach?
A. Complexity theory
B. Virtue theory
C. Teleology
D. Deontology
24: ______ are concerned with making the basic structure of society, e.g., the legal and political systems, as fair as possible.
A. Machiavellians
B. Deontology followers
C. Contractarians
D. Virtue seekers
25: Care ethics takes a ______ perspective, with a foundation in the idea that ethical decision-making should be thought of as involving not only rational, objective calculation and rule application, but also subjective, emotional judgments that give priority to caring for others.
A. Feminist
B. Rights
C. Duty
D. Social contract
26: From a deontological perspective, the greater good must be achieved only with means that respect people’s ______.
A. Personal values
B. Organizational values
C. Rights
D. Personality traits
27: The benefit of volunteering as part of an employer program to assist a local community is an example of ______.
A. Rights approach
B. Unstructured decision making
C. Utility
D. Ethical egoism
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