Ethics and Moral Decision-Making Quiz

Which of the following is NOT considered a key question in learning about ethics?

• How do I decide what is right?

• What kind of person should I be?

• How do I make others agree with my views?

• What is the basis of ethical decision-making?

In ethical arguments, which of the following statements is correct?

• An argument can be true or false.

• A question is a type of proposition.

• Every argument has a conclusion supported by reasons.

• Arguments do not contain assumptions.

Which of the following best describes an assumption in an argument?

• A proven fact supporting a claim

• A point of view taken for granted without discussion

• A rhetorical question used to strengthen an argument

• A statement that is always true

What distinguishes a concept from a fact in an educational context?

• A concept is always true, whereas a fact can be disputed.

• A concept is an abstract idea, while a fact is a statement about reality.

• Facts cannot be analyzed, while concepts require analysis.

• A fact applies universally, whereas concepts apply only in academic settings.

Which of the following is an example of a fallacious argument?

• "This policy is effective because it has always been followed."

• "Research supports the effectiveness of this teaching method."

• "Students must respect their teachers to create a positive learning environment."

• "Ethical decision-making requires careful analysis of all perspectives."

Which fallacy relies on social approval to determine what is good or bad?

• Appeal to tradition

• Appeal to normality

• Ad hominem

• Appeal to nature

Which of the following best defines ethics?

• A set of rules governing social behaviour

• The philosophical study of morality, values, and principles

• A system of laws designed to regulate personal conduct

• The practice of enforcing traditional customs

Which of the following is NOT one of the three kinds of ethical enquiry?

• Descriptive empirical enquiry

• Normative enquiry

• Meta-ethical enquiry

• Political enquiry

In which stage of moral development does an individual internalize moral conventions but not yet apply rational reflection?

• Pre-conventional morality

• Conventional morality

• Post-conventional morality

• Ethical autonomy

If a teacher enforces a playground rule against ball-play, despite believing it benefits students, which ethical dilemma is the teacher experiencing?

• Cognitive dissonance

• Moral relativism

• Logical fallacy

• Ethical neutrality