Chapter 43 - Ethics & Values

Question 1

what are morals?

Answer 1

learned from external influences

Question 2

define ethics

Answer 2

study of moral principles and using them to decide your actions

Question 3

developmental stages according to kohlberg

Answer 3

stage 1: moral reasoning based on personal interest and avoiding punishment
stage 2: focus on pleasing others and following rules
stage 3: occurs in adulthood, principals based on universal and impartial justice

Question 4

gilligan developmental theory

Answer 4

girls develop morally be paying attention to community and relationships

Question 5

define consequentialism

Answer 5

rightness or wrongness depends on consequences of the act

Question 6

utlitarianism

Answer 6

value of an action is determined by its usefulness

Question 7

deontology

Answer 7

use rules, principles and standards to determine right and wrong

Question 8

autonomy

Answer 8

persons right to choose and the ability to act on that choice

Question 9

beneficence

Answer 9

duty to promote good

Question 10

nonmaleficence

Answer 10

do no harm and prevent harm

Question 11

fidelity

Answer 11

duty to keep promises

Question 12

veracity

Answer 12

duty to tell the truth

Question 13

justice

Answer 13

obligation to be fair