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3. This is an example of normative ethics (also referred to as prescriptive ethics):

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ethics is relative to one's culture

the study of animal rights

the definition of Good

there is an absolute right and an absolute wrong

the Golden Rule: we should do to others as we want others to do to us.

4. What is thought to be the general focus of ethics?

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one's own self interests

pursuing a better afterlife

going beyond oneself

recognizing that all ethical values are subjective

recognizing that there are absolute truths when it comes to morality

5. This defines metaethics:

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it deals with how to arrive at moral standards that regulate right and wrong conduct

an example of this the utilitarian principle

it deals with prescribing how to behave in this world

this concern case topics in ethics, otherwise known as applied ethics

it investigates where ethical principles come from and what they mean

6.Which category of Ethics fits best with Stem Cell Research?

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metaethics

applied ethics

consequentialist ethics

duty ethics

virtue ethics

7.Metaethics give us an objective, bird's eye view of ethics and does not involve prescribing how to behave.

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True

False

8.Having read the Kohlberg article on moral stages match the stage with the description of it: (this question is worth 2.5 points and not 6 points..so if you get one or two wrong it will not really hurt your score...this should take some stress off).

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Rules are seen as fixed and absolute and you follow them to avoid repercussions.

[ Choose ] stage 5: social contract and individual rights stage 4: starting to maintaining social order stage 6: universal principles for All; highest stage for Kohlberg with focus on critical thinking and compassion stage 1: obedience and avoiding punishment stage 3: interpersonal relationships and building social relationships stage 2: individualism and exchange

Individual points of view and reciprocity are considered but you judge actions based on how they serve your needs and interests.

[ Choose ] stage 5: social contract and individual rights stage 4: starting to maintaining social order stage 6: universal principles for All; highest stage for Kohlberg with focus on critical thinking and compassion stage 1: obedience and avoiding punishment stage 3: interpersonal relationships and building social relationships stage 2: individualism and exchange

There is an emphasis on conformity, being "nice," and living up to social expectations and roles.

[ Choose ] stage 5: social contract and individual rights stage 4: starting to maintaining social order stage 6: universal principles for All; highest stage for Kohlberg with focus on critical thinking and compassion stage 1: obedience and avoiding punishment stage 3: interpersonal relationships and building social relationships stage 2: individualism and exchange

You begin to consider society as a whole when making judgments and to follow the rules, doing your duty and respecting authority.

[ Choose ] stage 5: social contract and individual rights stage 4: starting to maintaining social order stage 6: universal principles for All; highest stage for Kohlberg with focus on critical thinking and compassion stage 1: obedience and avoiding punishment stage 3: interpersonal relationships and building social relationships stage 2: individualism and exchange

You begin to account for the differing values, opinions and beliefs of other people; rules of law are important for maintaining a society, but members need to agree upon these standards.

[ Choose ] stage 5: social contract and individual rights stage 4: starting to maintaining social order stage 6: universal principles for All; highest stage for Kohlberg with focus on critical thinking and compassion stage 1: obedience and avoiding punishment stage 3: interpersonal relationships and building social relationships stage 2: individualism and exchange

Ethical internalized principles of justice, equality, dignity, as well as abstract reasoning are the focus; these principles are followed even if they conflict with laws and rules.

[ Choose ] stage 5: social contract and individual rights stage 4: starting to maintaining social order stage 6: universal principles for All; highest stage for Kohlberg with focus on critical thinking and compassion stage 1: obedience and avoiding punishment stage 3: interpersonal relationships and building social relationships stage 2: individualism and exchange

9. In the Kohlberg article when Anthony thinks about smoking the cigarette but worries about what his Grandpa will think of him this is an example of someone at the "pre-conventional level" of morality.

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True

False

10. In the Kolhberg article it states that Kohlberg believed that in early adolescence most youth have remained in stage 2 and have not yet matured to stage 3.

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True

False