SOPHIA ETHICS MILESTONE UNIT IV Q & A
Select the statement that reveals personal interest as a source
of bias in ethical evaluation.
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I think anyone should get a tattoo if they want to because many of my family
members have tattoos.
•
The clothing that Middle Eastern women wear is oppressive because it is
different from Western clothing.
•
I call myself a liberal, but I vote for a conservative candidate when his or her
policies will benefit me financially.
•
Same-sex marriage makes me uncomfortable because I do not know any
same-sex couples.
CONCEPT
Sources of Bias in Ethical Decisions
Which of the following statements displays the speaker's
unfair bias?
•
"I'm voting for Measure 5642 because it will improve our schools."
•
"I'm voting for Measure 5642 because it will give my family a tax break."
•
"I'm voting for Measure 5642 because it will balance the city's budget."
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"I'm voting for Measure 5642 because it will create new jobs."
, SOPHIA ETHICS MILESTONE UNIT IV Q & A
CONCEPT
The Effect of Bias in Moral Decision Making
The ethical position that evaluates the morality of an action
solely on the results of that action is .
• divine command theory
•
character ethics
•
consequentialism
•
deontology
CONCEPT
Different Considerations for Evaluating Actions
15
Which of the following people would be most satisfied with virtue-
based ethics?
•
Wendy is looking for an ethical framework that allows her to focus on what kind
of
person she is.
•
Winifred is looking for an ethical system that is based in the Ten
Commandments.
•
Walt is looking for an ethical system that respects cultural differences.
•
Wycliffe is looking for an ethical framework that evaluates actions based solely
on
intent.
Select the statement that reveals personal interest as a source
of bias in ethical evaluation.
•
I think anyone should get a tattoo if they want to because many of my family
members have tattoos.
•
The clothing that Middle Eastern women wear is oppressive because it is
different from Western clothing.
•
I call myself a liberal, but I vote for a conservative candidate when his or her
policies will benefit me financially.
•
Same-sex marriage makes me uncomfortable because I do not know any
same-sex couples.
CONCEPT
Sources of Bias in Ethical Decisions
Which of the following statements displays the speaker's
unfair bias?
•
"I'm voting for Measure 5642 because it will improve our schools."
•
"I'm voting for Measure 5642 because it will give my family a tax break."
•
"I'm voting for Measure 5642 because it will balance the city's budget."
•
"I'm voting for Measure 5642 because it will create new jobs."
, SOPHIA ETHICS MILESTONE UNIT IV Q & A
CONCEPT
The Effect of Bias in Moral Decision Making
The ethical position that evaluates the morality of an action
solely on the results of that action is .
• divine command theory
•
character ethics
•
consequentialism
•
deontology
CONCEPT
Different Considerations for Evaluating Actions
15
Which of the following people would be most satisfied with virtue-
based ethics?
•
Wendy is looking for an ethical framework that allows her to focus on what kind
of
person she is.
•
Winifred is looking for an ethical system that is based in the Ten
Commandments.
•
Walt is looking for an ethical system that respects cultural differences.
•
Wycliffe is looking for an ethical framework that evaluates actions based solely
on
intent.
