Ethics Flashcards
1
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What are ethics?
A
Principles or values that guide us when deciding what is right or wrong.
2
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What are values?
A
What one considers to be worthwhile or desirable qualities in a person
3
Q
What are beliefs?
A
A conviction that something is true
4
Q
What are morals?
A
The fundamental principles of right and virtuous conduct, not concerned with legalities or customs, often includes standards of behavior related to sexual activity
5
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What is autonomy?
A
Having the freedom and choice to make decisions that affect ones life (also known as self determination)
6
Q
What is justice?
A
Fair and equal treatment
7
Q
What is beneficence?
A
Doing or promoting good
8
Q
What is non-maleficence?
A
Seeking to do no harm.
9
Q
What are the 4 basic ethical principles?
A
Autonomy, justice, beneficence, and non-maleficence.
