Ethics, Values and Morals

1. When do children begin to develop a conscience, a sense of right and wrong?

• At about the age of 2
• At about the age of 3
• At about the age of 5
• At about the age of 7

2. Which of the following, in general, do philosophers agree is one of the four basic rules of ethics that are enduring and universal?

• Always tell the truth
• Be courteous, kind and forgiving
• Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
• Be responsible for your thoughts and conduct

3. What are most of our moral beliefs?

• Things we learned in school
• Ideas our parents taught us
• Habits we learned as children
• Ideas we shared with our friends

4. What can cloud our judgment and lead us to cover up mistakes in an effort to look good at all costs?

• Willful Neglect
• Blind Ambition
• Honest Intention
• Consistent Ethics

5. What provides guidance for personal honesty and integrity that will remain with you throughout your life?

• The Cadet Honor Code
• The Cadet Guide Book
• The Cadet Ethics Manual
• The Guide to Appropriate JROTC Behavior

6. What distinguishes effective leaders from average or poor leaders?

• The confidence to issue orders that will be followed
• The respect of others
• The ability to choose good behavior over bad
• Detailed knowledge of military rules

7. Which is one of the three primary ethical standards in our culture?

• Not judging others
• Keeping an open mind
• Being true to yourself
• Respecting people and property

8. Which type of value guides our conduct?

• Personal
• Prudent
• Conventional
• Moral

9. Which type of values are generally accepted and enforced within a given social order?

• Personal
• Prudent
• Conventional
• Moral

10. Which term is often simply a substitute for the word ethics, but may cover areas of conduct or thinking not related to ethics?

• Values
• Morals
• Conscience
• Standards