Chapter 10: Ethics

Question 1

Laws and Regulations are enforced by?

Answer 1

The courts, FCC, & FTC

Question 2

Ethics and Voluntary Guidelines include…

Answer 2

Voluntary compliance, pressure groups, &informal principles

Question 3

Ralph Potter’s Model for Decision Making

Answer 3

1. What are the most important facts
2. What values are involved
3. What ethical principles apply
4. Who is it most Important to protect
5. Action

Question 4

An unconditional moral obligation that doesn’t depend on an individual’s persona inclinations or goals

Answer 4

Categorical imperative

Question 5

Right decision is the one that maximizes the happiness or well being of larger number of people

Answer 5

Utilitarianism

Question 6

Editorial Policies

Answer 6

Guidelines that the newspaper follow to persuade public on certain issues

Question 7

Operation policies

Answer 7

Everyday problems, accepting freebies, undercover reporting, paying for stories, using stolen documents

Question 8

Society of Professional Journalism

Answer 8

1. Seek truth and report it
2. Minimize harm
3. Act independently
4. Be accountable

Question 9

American Society of News Editors 7 Canons:

Answer 9

Responsibility
Freedom of the Press
Independence
Accuracy/impartiality
Fair play
Decency

Question 10

What is a branch of philosophy that examines moral questions or questions of right and wrong

Answer 10

Ethics