Ethics

Question 1

What are the 6 themes that we were told to remember in class?

Answer 1

1. Ethics is about behavior- doing the right thing
2. Understanding human behavior is key to understanding ethical behavior; all behavior is the result of processes in the brain
3. By applying critical thinking skills and a persons value system, most people will make good ethical decisions.
4. There are 2 processes in the brain that can lead to behavior: the conscious/rational/thoughtful/reflective and the non conscious/automatic/reactive/reflective.
5. The non conscious/automatic/reactive/reflective have flaws that can lead a person to behave in ways they may not want to. We are influenced by contextual factors many of which we may not even be aware of.
6. The no conscious/automatic/reactive/reflexive processes necessary for good ethical behavior can be developed through critical thinking.