M6 Formative

Question 1

Ideas are defined by the following EXCEPT
structure how we live
structure what we do
structure our reality
structure what we believe

Answer 1

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Question 2

Which of the following statements is most appropriate to describe deontological ethics?

a) The central idea is that the right or wrong consideration is what makes the act right or wrong, other things being equal
b) The central idea is that an adherence to the codes prescribed under the duty one is employed in makes for the right action
c) The central idea is that right and wrong are relative to time and circumstance
d) The central idea is that right and wrong are determined by humans according to their subjective conscience

Answer 2

a) The central idea is that the right or wrong consideration is what makes the act right or wrong, other things being equal

Question 3

Which of the following assumption about moral behavior is reasonably justified?

1) Most people will behave morally if the socialization process has successfully
inculcated the right values
2) Some people will behave more morally than others even if they have been under the
same socialization process
3) Social situations provide the best stimulus to moral action or inaction; i.e social
pressure determines moral action/inaction.
4) Socialisation has no role in developing moral values

Answer 3

1, 2, and 3

Question 4

Which of the following are true

1) Ethical dilemmas arise when it is thought that serious good and bad are bound together in the same activity
2) Ethics uses the instrument of coercion to oblige its subjects
3) Ethical behavior is dependent on the conditions and circumstances under which an action/event takes place
4) Codes of Conduct form a part of ethical training

Answer 4

1, 3, and 4

Question 5

Which among the following dichotomies is used in a discourse on ethics?

1. Empirical – Normative
2. Descriptive – Prescriptive
3. Fact – Value
4. Profit - Loss

Answer 5

1, 2, and 3

Question 6

How does the individual come to be able to make moral decisions?

1) By understanding his motives
2) By understanding the consequences of his actions
3) By being deterred and frightened of the penalties incurred on him for his action
4) By understanding the means adopted to execute action

Answer 6

1, 2, and 4

Question 7

Which among the following are principle concerns with ‘professional ethics’

1) To study ethical dilemmas in professions by application of moral theory
2) The study of unique moral obligations created by special social roles
3) The practice and consultancy of ethics by a trained professional ethicist
4) The ethical challenges of a professional lifestyle

Answer 7

1 and 2

Question 8

Consider the following options with regard to the ‘Anthropogenic World View’ vis a vis Environmental Ethics

1) Humanity perceives itself to be the center and ultimate goal of the Universe
2) Humanity perceives environment as a superior actor whose laws and codes are not well understood
3) Nature is viewed as a storehouse of resources
4) Many large, hierarchical business houses still base their business model on this world view
Which of the following are correct?

Answer 8

1, 3, and 4