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Intro to Ethics – PHIL 200 Unit 3 Questions and Answers Unit 3 Challenge 1 For a utilitarian, which consideration is most important? Answer: The consequences of an action Why is utilitarianism an objectivist or relativist theory? Answer: Utilitarianism is objectivist because it asserts that everyone should act to increase utility. Which of the following considerations is important for a utilitarian when evaluating the morality of an action? Answer: How many people the action affects Elizabeth ...

What do normative and applied ethics provide? correct answers Standards of conduct and approaches to solving ethical dilemmas. Which of the following characterizes an ethical relativist? correct answers There are different standards of conduct and ways of doing things ethically from society to society. According to Holmes, which of the following takes the position that moral beliefs and practices vary from person to person? correct answers Extreme or individual relativism. Which of the ...

Which formula is most preferable for a child who has lactose intolerance? a. Soy-based formula b. Whey hydrolysate formula c. Cow's milk-based formula d. Amino acid-based formula - a Soy-based formula is a commercially available formula that has a high amount of protein but does not contain lactose. Amino acid-based formula is preferable for a child who has food allergies. However, it is not the most preferable formula for the child with lactose intolerance. Whey hydrolysate formula and ...

MODULE 2 - INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY (CLEP EXAM) REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE/ Which of the following can properly be considered norms? I. Laws II. Folkways III. Mores A.) I only B.) III only C.) I and II only D.) II and III only E.) I, II, and III - -E.) I, II, and III Which of the following allows human beings to adapt to diverse physical environments? A.) Instinct B.) Heredity C.) Culture D.) Stratification E.) Ethnocentrism - -C.) Culture An example of ...

Ethical decision making process - correct answer Ethical issue intensity, individual factors, organizational factors, and opportunity Utilitarianism - correct answer Greatest good for greatest number of people Teleology - correct answer Acts are morally right if they produce a desired result Egoism - correct answer Maximize self-interest Deontology - correct answer Preservation of individual rights and individual intention rather than consequences Relativist - correct answer Based...

What do normative and applied ethics provide? correct answers Standards of conduct and approaches to solving ehtical deilmmas. What characterizes an ethical relativist? correct answers There are different standards of conduct and ways of doing things from society to society. According to Holmes (1998), which of the following takes the position that moral beliefs and practices vary from person to person? correct answers Extreme or individual relativism What is closely associated with ant...

Utilitarian Theory -:- Greatest good for the greatest number of people Rights Theory -:- Everyone has a set of rights and it is the role of government to enforce those rights Contractarians and Justice -:- Putting ethical standards in place by a social contract; using rational thinking people develop a set of rules for everyone Categorical Imperative -:- One ought only to act such that the principle of one's act could become a universal law of human action in a world in which o...

A worldview is the framework or concept of how a person views life and world around them (Burnett, n.d.). Some refer to such concepts or ideas as philosophies. There are many different standpoints that can that make up a worldview. Spirituality may be the basis of a worldview and can be interpreted different ways. This paper will discuss and define Christian worldview, postmodern relativism in healthcare, scientism, and this student’s personal worldview while defining the provided topics.

What do normative and applied ethics provide? correct answers standards of conduct and approaches to solving ethical dilemmas Which of the following characterizes an ethical relativist? correct answers there are different standards of conduct and ways of doing things ethically from society to society According to Holmes (1998), which of the following takes the position that moral beliefs and practices vary from person to person? correct answers extreme or individual relativism Which of ...

Whether or not Christian Ethics are distinctive DISTINCTIVE (7) correct answers -Bible is a distinctive book with distinctive set of principles- no other faith uses this book as a source of inspiration -source of Christian ethics is focused upon God and the revelation of his commands in the person of Jesus Christ- individuals such as humanists, atheists would not recognise the significance of the incarnation and his moral commands -particular scenarios or dilemmas (e.g. euthanasia) have a set ...