VAL02 | FINAL EXAMINATION

Who is considered a moral agent in ethical discussions?

• Any living being
• Only humans
• Animals and humans
• Only non-human animals

Which of the following is a necessary characteristic of a moral agent?

• Rationality
• Sentience
• Physical strength
• Size and shape

What does being a moral agent imply?

• Having legal rights
• Having the ability to make moral judgments and be held accountable for actions
• Being immune to moral responsibilities
• Being devoid of emotions

Which ethical theory emphasizes the importance of moral agency in decision-making?

• Utilitarianism
• Virtue ethics
• Deontology
• Cultural relativism

In ethics, a moral agent is someone who:

• Acts in self-interest only
• Follows societal norms
• Is responsible for their actions and intentions
• Is inherently good

Which of the following is an example of a moral agent?

• A baby
• A person with severe cognitive disabilities
• An adult with full decision-making capacity
• A non-human animal

The capacity for moral agency is usually linked to which human attribute?

• Emotions
• Compassion
• Rationality
• Physical strength

In ethics, what do we call someone who lacks the ability to be a moral agent due to certain conditions or circumstances?

• Moral object
• Moral agent-in-training
• Moral patient
• Moral infant

Which ethical theory argues that all moral agents have equal intrinsic worth and deserve equal moral consideration?

• Ethical egoism
• Cultural relativism
• Ethical universalism
• Virtue ethics

What is the primary criterion used to determine moral agency in some discussions?

• Level of education
• Age
• Gender
• Social status