Personal & Professional Ethical Perspectives for Engineers Flashcard

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What is the primary purpose of personal moral values?

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To guide decision-making and determine right from wrong

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Which of the following is NOT one of the common ethical perspectives mentioned in the text? Justice, Economic benefit, Virtue, Care

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Economic benefit

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What is integrity primarily characterized by?

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Being truthful and reliable

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Which ethical perspective focuses on ensuring positive outcomes outweigh negative ones?

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Outcome perspective

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What is a key norm for ethical discussions?

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Respecting different viewpoints

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Which factor influences a person's ethical perspective? Options: Cultural background, Weather patterns, Physical appearance, Geographic location only

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Cultural background

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How should feedback be addressed in ethical discussions?

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Address the ideas, not the person

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What is an example of a modern ethical dilemma mentioned in the text?

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Genome editing

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When facing an ethical dilemma, what is the first recommended step?

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View the situation objectively

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What characterizes the "Care" ethical perspective?

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Reducing pain and suffering