Chapter 3 - 7 Step Moral Reasoning Model

Question 1

It refers to the set of standards that enable people
to live cooperatively in groups.

Answer 1

Morality

Question 2

True or False: Sometimes, acting in a moral manner means that individuals must sacrifice their own short-term interests to benefit to society.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

described as a natural feeling that
makes people know what is right and wrong ; and
how they should behave.

Answer 3

Moral Compass

Question 4

A guide in making choices of moral import

Answer 4

7-Step Moral Reasoning
Model

Question 5

Before making any decisions, it is
best to take a moment to think about
the situation itself, your place in it,
and other surrounding factors
which merit consideration, such as
the people involved and the
potential effects of your decisions
on them.

Answer 5

STOP AND THINK

Question 6

7-Step Moral Reasoning
Model

Answer 6

1. STOP AND THINK
2. Clarify Goals
3. Determine Facts
4. Develop Options
5. Consider Consequences
6. Choose a decision
7. Monitor and Modify

Question 7

It is also necessary to clarify your
short-term and long-term aims.
One often decides on the basis of
what he/she wants to accomplish.

Answer 7

Clarify Goals

Question 8

Make sure you gather enough
information before you make a
choice. An intelligent choice is one
that is supported by verified facts.
You must first make sure that what
you know is enough to merit action.

Answer 8

Determine Facts

Question 9

Once you are clear in terms of your
goals and facts, try to come up with
alternative options to exhaust all
possible courses of action. Most of
the time, the pressure of a situation
may make you feel you have less
options than you think.

Answer 9

Develop Options

Question 10

Filter your choices and separate the ethical
from the unethical choices bearing in mind
both your motives and the potential
consequences of your action

Answer 10

Consider Consequences

Question 11

Make a decision. If the choice is hard to make,
try consulting others who may have
knowledge or experience of your situation.

Answer 11

Choose a decision

Question 12

Monitor what happens after your
decision and have enough humility to
modify your action or behavior as
necessary.

Answer 12

Monitor and Modify

Question 13

_______may get in the way of admitting
that you might have thought out a
decision well enough.

Answer 13

Pride

Question 14

True or False: Think of long-term consequences and act inaccordance with the principles of justice and
fairness.

Answer 14

True