RADT1001 Ch 24. End of Chapter Review

E

A personal value system can be defined in terms of a. virtues b. values c. ethical principles d. morals e. all of the above

C

Action to benefit others is defined as a. veracity b. fidelity c. beneficence d. justice e. autonomy

B

Generally accepted customs of right living and conduct are a. codes b. morals c. laws d. ethics e. rules

D

Moral rules are best applied to ethical dilemmas when a. religious beliefs are strongly held b. religious beliefs are not strongly held c. the ethical dilemma is very narrow in scope d. the ethical dilemma is very wide in scope e. all individuals agree to use moral rules

D

Professional ethics can be best defined as a. reflective decision making b. rules of right living c. the science of rightness and wrongness of human conduct d. a common concern for collective self-discipline e. rules promulgated by professional societies

A

The strict observance of promises or duties is defined as a. fidelity b. justice c. autonomy d. confidentiality e. veracity

E

Which is not a step in the problem-solving process? a. identifying the problem b. developing alternative solutions c. selecting the best solution d. defending your selection e. determining ethical sanctions

C

Which of the following statements is not true? a. Ethical dilemmas may have competing moral principles. b. Ethical dilemmas involve decisions based on human values. c. Ethical dilemmas are easily solved by codes of ethics. d. Ethical dilemmas can be resolved by problem solving. e. Ethical dilemmas invite a wide range of personal opinions

D

Which of the following statements is not true? a. Ethics apply to specific groups. b. Laws apply to political subdivisions. c. Morals apply to individuals. d. Morals control individuals within a group. e. Ethics control a group from within.

D

Which of the following statements is true? a. Codes of ethics are usually written by individuals. b. Religious writings form the basis for ethical control. c. Codes of ethics are a form of legislation. d. Conscience controls individual morality. e. Laws provide an internal control for society.