Ethics

Ethics is best defined as the branch of philosophy dealing with?

A Aesthetics
B Moral principles governing behavior
C Natural sciences
D Political systems —

The word "ethics" is derived from which Greek word?

A Ethnos
B Ethos (character/custom)
C Ethikos, alone
D Pathos —

The word "morality" is derived from which Latin word?

A Mores (customs)
B Moralis, alone
C Virtus
D Ratio —

Which term refers to an individual's inner sense of right and wrong guiding personal conduct?

A Law
B Conscience
C Etiquette
D Custom —

"Values" in ethics generally refer to?

A Monetary worth
B Principles or standards considered important/desirable in life
C Legal rules only
D Religious rituals only —

Which term describes behavior consistent with accepted moral principles?

A Ethical behavior
B Unethical behavior
C Amoral behavior
D Legal behavior, exclusively —

"Amoral" describes behavior that is?

A Clearly ethical
B Clearly unethical
C Outside the scope of moral judgment altogether
D Illegal —

"Integrity" in ethics generally means?

A Consistency between one's values, words, and actions
B Only following the law
C Only religious devotion
D Wealth accumulation —

"Probity" refers to?

A Financial profit
B Complete and confirmed integrity, honesty, and uprightness
C Political power
D Social status —

Which term describes moral principles specific to a profession, such as medicine or civil service?

A Personal ethics
B Professional ethics
C Legal ethics, exclusively
D Religious ethics —

Which branch of ethics studies what is good/bad for individuals and society in general?

A Normative ethics
B Metaethics
C Applied ethics
D Descriptive ethics —

Which branch of ethics studies the meaning of moral terms like "good" and "right," rather than prescribing specific actions?

A Normative ethics
B Metaethics
C Applied ethics
D Descriptive ethics —

Which branch of ethics deals with specific controversial issues like abortion, euthanasia, or capital punishment?

A Normative ethics
B Metaethics
C Applied ethics
D Descriptive ethics —

Which branch of ethics simply describes how people actually behave/what morals they hold, without prescribing what they should do?

A Normative ethics
B Metaethics
C Applied ethics
D Descriptive ethics —

"Attitude," in the psychological sense, refers to?

A Only physical posture
B A settled way of thinking/feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in behavior
C Legal status
D Financial condition —

Which best describes "values" as opposed to "attitudes"?

A Values are more transient than attitudes
B Values are deeper, more stable core beliefs that guide attitudes and behavior
C Values apply only to money
D There is no difference between them —

"Emotional intelligence" primarily refers to the ability to?

A Recognize, understand, and manage one's own emotions and those of others
B Solve mathematical problems
C Memorize facts
D Speak multiple languages —

Which term describes the quality of being fair and impartial in judgment?

A Bias
B Objectivity
C Prejudice
D Subjectivity —

"Altruism" refers to?

A Selfishness
B Selfless concern for the wellbeing of others
C Indifference
D Aggression —

"Empathy" is best described as the capacity to?

A Judge others harshly
B Understand and share the feelings of another person
C Ignore others' feelings
D Manipulate others —

Which term describes a strong moral principle or standard used to judge what is good or bad?

A Ethical standard/norm
B Legal statute, exclusively
C Custom without moral weight
D Personal preference, alone —

Which best distinguishes "law" from "ethics"?

A Law and ethics are always identical
B Law is enforced by the state with penalties, while ethics is a broader system of moral principles not always legally enforced
C Ethics is always stricter than law
D Law has no relation to ethics —

"Virtue," in ethical terms, refers to?

A A positive trait or quality deemed morally good, such as honesty or courage
B A legal requirement
C A financial asset
D A physical skill —

"Vice," the opposite of virtue, refers to?

A An immoral or wicked habit/trait
B A moral strength
C A legal right
D A neutral behavior —

Which term describes the practical wisdom needed to apply ethical principles appropriately in real situations?

A Practical wisdom (phronesis)
B Theoretical knowledge, alone
C Blind obedience
D Legal compliance, alone —