Professional Ethics Definitions

What is the role of ethics in individuals' interactions?

• Choosing how to interact

• Governing society

• Determining laws

• Enforcing rules

According to Utilitarian Theory, when is an action considered morally right?

• If it follows a rule leading to the best overall outcome for individuals in society

• If it benefits society

• If it benefits the individual

• If it follows religious beliefs

What is the focus of the 'Rights' Theory of ethics?

• Human rights and not good consequences

• Human rights and good consequences

• Societal rules and individual benefits

• Good consequences and societal rules

What is the 'casuist' Theory of ethics based on?

• Case-by-case approach to ethics

• Utilitarianism

• Rights set forth by society

• Moral principles governing behavior

Is technology considered good or bad based on its effects and usage?

• Neither effects nor usage

• Only based on its effects

• Only based on its usage

• Both effects and usage

What is the purpose of ethical discourse?

• To assign moral responsibility

• To find a consensual solution to ethical problems

• To discuss ethical dilemmas

• To enforce ethical rules

According to ethical discourse, when can moral responsibility be assigned to an agent?

• When they have good character and motives

• When they follow societal rules

• When they are part of a society

• When they are conceived as free

What is the focus of the 'Utilitarian Theory' of ethics?

• Moral principles governing behavior

• Rights set forth by society

• Case-by-case approach to ethics

• Best overall outcome for individuals in society

What is the focus of the 'Rights' Theory of ethics?

• Human rights and not good consequences

• Case-by-case approach to ethics

• Best overall outcome for individuals in society

• Moral principles governing behavior

What is the focus of the 'casuist' Theory of ethics?

• Moral principles governing behavior

• Case-by-case approach to ethics

• Human rights and not good consequences

• Best overall outcome for individuals in society