Practice Test 4 Flashcards
Which of the following best describes deontological ethics?
A. We should emphasize character.
B. We should emphasize pleasure maximization.
C. We should emphasize the rule, “the greatest good for the greatest number”.
D. We should be our duty.
D
T/F The following is a normative claim: “Surveys indicate the most American baseball players think there is nothing wrong with stealing signs from the other team.”
False
Which of the following schools of though would emphasize "ethos" in understanding the nature of sports? A. Conventionalism B. Broad Internalism C. Formalism D. Broad Externalism
A
Due the a rupture in the space time continuum, Aristotle recently replaced Theo Epstein as general manager of the Chicago Cubs. Upon finding out that his players had been drinking in the clubhouse during games Aristotle responds by arguing that such behavior cannot be tolerated for “we become what we practice”. Which of the following best summarize what he meant?
A. If we don’t follow the rules, we fail to do our duty.
B. The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few or the one.
C. Our behavior creates habits, habits create character.
D. Most scientific practice has shown that alcohol inhibits athletic performance.
C
In the film "Seeking the Perfect 10" a mother told her seven year old daughter with a broken ankle: A. "to rest, let it heal" B. "that no pain means no gain" C. "suck it up" D. "character demands sacrifice"
C
T/F Simon argues that, even absent the perfect argument, there is sufficient warrant to ban steroids.
True
According to J.S. Mill’s Harm Principle we can paternalistically interfere when:
A. Our interference will prevent harm to our own children.
B. Our interference will prevent harm to any child.
C. Our interference will produce the greatest good for the greatest number.
D. Our interference fits with Kant’s “Categorical Imperative”.
B
T/F Simon discusses three types of arguments against genetic alteration. The “theological” argument, the “autonomy” argument, and the “fairness” argument.
True
When discussing Title IX, Simon (text):
A. is willing to cut men’s sports, in order to meet Title IX requirements, but only as a last resort.
B. believes that cutting men’s sports to gain compliance is never justified.
C. demands that cutting men’s teams is not only permissible but necessary.
D. Insists that Title IX mandates that schools have equal number of men’s and women’s sports.
A
Simon argues that “autonomy” is a strong argument against genetic enhancement. Which of the following best summarizes the “autonomy” argument?
A. We should not play “God” with the human genetic code.
B. Freedom demands that no one should be subject to the designs of others.
C. To design people is to turn them into means not ends.
D. The high cost of enhancement will create haves and have-nots.
B or C
Which of the following is not one of the planks in the OCR's interpretation of Title IX? A. Continuing history and practice B. Meeting interests and abilities C. Equal funding D. Proportionality
C
"By suggesting that women need separate teams we're suggesting inferiority" (stigma). The previous claim, if true, would be most problematic for which school of thought regarding sex equity? A. Sex blindness B. Assimilationism C. Pluralism D. Proportionality
C
A defender of the claim that "seperate sexes" is justified, might argue that "relevant differences (between men and women) can sometimes justify different treatment." For instance, differences in meal money per athlete may be justified (if both sexes are eating well on the money allotted). Proponents of such thinking wuld most likely identify themselves with: A. Equal respect and concern B. Equal treatment C. Assimilationism D. Sex blindness
A
Which of the following best summarizes the weak version of the incompatibility thesis?
A. Sort and academics are like oil and water. They do not and cannot mix.
B. There is no inherent incompatibility between sport and academics. Only big-time sport is problematic.
C. Cheating and winning are logically incompatible because when cheaters break the rules they fail to play the game.
D. A consequentialist analysis of intercollegiate sport shows that the goods far outweigh the harms.
B
T/F Dr. T argued that one of the major reasons that Division III is far healthier than Division I athletics is because Division I offers athletic scholarships, while Division III does not.
False
