ethics parts 1 and 2

Question 1

the deontologism theory

Answer 1

ethical theory that the morality of an action should be based on whether that action itself is right or wrong under a series of rules and principles, rather than based on the consequences of the action

Question 2

righst based theory

Answer 2

what is moral is that in which is in accordance with everyones rights

Question 3

Consequentialism is a type of teleological theory

Answer 3

Consequentialism is a type of teleological theory – consequentialist theories suggest that the moral value, the moral rightness or wrongness of an act, is entirely a function of the consequences, or the results of that act.

Question 4

virtue or charecter based ethics

Answer 4

Virtue ethics is person rather than action based: it looks at the virtue or moral character of the person carrying out an action, rather than at ethical duties and rules, or the consequences of particular actions.

Question 5

based ethics

Answer 5

the philosophical belief that there are objective moral truths in life and that human beings can understand these truths intuitively

Question 6

based ethics

Answer 6

does not focus on rules and theories but rather on practical decision- making in particular cases based on precedent.

Question 7

Informed consent should involve a single proposal, true or false?

Answer 7

false

Question 8

pridence defintion

Answer 8

the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason
cautiousness

Question 9

dignity meaning

Answer 9

the state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect.

Question 10

altruisim

Answer 10

selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Question 11

explain the willowbrook case

Answer 11

Mentally ill children housed at the Willowbrook State School in Staten Island, New York, were intentionally given hepatitis in an attempt to track the development of the viral infection. The study began in 1956 and lasted for 14 years.

Question 12

explain the tsukgee sypjilis case

Answer 12

The study initially involved 600 Black men – 399 with syphilis, 201 who did not have the disease. Participants’ informed consent was not collected. Researchers told the men they were being treated for “bad blood,” a local term used to describe several ailments, including syphilis, anemia, and fatigue. In exchange for taking part in the study, the men received free medical exams, free meals, and burial insurance.
between 1932 and 1972
balck men were used in research to reveal the long term effectsof this disaese
even when pencilin was discovered to be a cure for it they never gave it to them.

Question 13

whats teh difference between sympathy and empathy?

Answer 13

Sympathy is more of a feeling of pity for another. Empathy is our ability to understand how someone feels while sympathy is our relief in not having the same problems.

Question 14

When we make an
ethical decision
, the first step include all of the below EXEPT:
A
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Identify parties.
B
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Identify ethically troubling issues, interests of persons, and circumstances.
C
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Develop
alternative courses of action.
D
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B+C.

Answer 14

c

Question 15

Analyze the risks and benefits of each course of action for the parties likely to be affected, is:
A
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The first step from
ethical decision making
.
B
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The second step from
ethical decision making
.
C
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The third step from
ethical decision making
.
D
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The fourth step from
ethical decision making

Answer 15

d