Ethics

Question 2

Individual factors that can aid ethical behaviour

Answer 2

– Moral awareness (sensitivity to ethical issues)
– Moral identity (importance of moral traits to self-concept)
– Moral efficacy (confidence in ethical decision-making)
– Moral courage (perseverance despite adversity)
– Affect (e.g. empathy)
– Perspective taking “stepping into another person’s shoes”
– Moral reasoning (e.g. principles, justice, consequences)