Rationalizations
The common rationalization "It can't be wrong, everybody's doing it" is used to excuse misconduct based on the false assumption that one can violate ethical principles so long as there's no clear harm.
A) True
B) False
False - The common rationalization "It can't be wrong, everybody's doing it" is used as a false "safety in numbers" rationalization.
Which belief system is considered ethical when it allows freedom?
A) Egalitarianism
B) Libertarianism
C) Utilitarianism
B - Libertarianism
Define Assumptions:
A) Beliefs about how the world should be
B) A value considered to be right and good
C) Ideas we take for granted
C - Ideas we take for granted
This is the primary justification of "white lies" or withholding important information in personal or professional relationships. Which common rationalization is this?
A) "If it's necessary, it's ethical"
B) "I was just doing it for you"
C) "I've got it coming"
B - "I was just doing it for you"
What does Egalitarianism promote?
A) happiness
B) respect
C) justice
C - Justice
True or false: Ethics (morals) are standards on the conduct reflecting what is considered to be right or wrong.
True
Example: You take a sick day from work, not because you're sick, but because you feel you deserve the day off.
What kind of common rationalization is this?
A) "I've got it coming"
B) "I can still be objective"
C) "I'm just fighting fire with fire"
A - "I've got it coming"
Faith based charities correlate with which theory?
A) Utilitarianism
B) Religious Values
C) Prima facie values
B - Religious Values
Define values
A) beliefs taken for granted
B) beliefs held in high regard and effect how we behave
C) beliefs about how the world is
B - beliefs held in high regard and effect how we behave
What is an example of the common rationalization "I'm just fighting fire with fire"?
A) Keying someone's car because they cut you off in the parking lot
B) Stealing a candy bar for someone
C) Buying beer for teens
A - Keying someone's car because they cut you off in the parking lot
To avoid materialism and self-centeredness
Which theory does this correlate with?
A) Egalitarianism
B) Prima facie values
C) Religious values
B – Prima Facie Values
Define real values
A) promotes religion
B) a value considered to be right and good that is acted upon in one’s self
C) beliefs based on experiences
B - a value considered to be right and good that is acted upon in one’s self
You get a new job and your first day is tomorrow morning, but you end up waking up late and drive 20 miles over the speed limit to get there on time. What common rationalization could you use to justify this?
A) "If it's necessary, it's ethical"
B) "I'm just fighting fire with fire"
C) "I've got it coming"
A - "If it's necessary, it's ethical"
What is the ethical behavior of Utilitarianism?
A) promotes equality for everyone
B) promotes religion
C) promotes the greatest general happiness
C - promotes the greatest general happiness
What are ideal values?
A) morals
B) a value to be considered right or good, but isn't acted upon everyday
C) a value to be considered to worthy and held in high regard
B - a value to be considered right or good, but isn't acted upon everyday