Ethics Sophia Final Exam Questions With Answers and Complete Study Guide All Units Latest 2024 (GRADED)

Ethics Sophia Final Exam Questions With Answers and Complete Study Guide All Units Latest 2024 (GRADED) Many people confuse topics of religion, social etiquette, and law with ethical topics. Select the example related to law. • Beth approves of same-sex marriage, but her mother says it is a sin. • Don masks his income to avoid paying income taxes for twenty years. • Kendra neglects to RSVP to an invitation to a close friend’s small wedding. • Grandpa always chews with his mouth open at family gatherings. CONCEPT Ethical and Non-Ethical Topics 3 Which of the following actions represents the step, "Identify positions on the question"? • A law student weighs arguments on the interpretation of a particular law against decisions from the Supreme Court. • A graduate student spends several hours in the library reading books on a particular ethical issue. • A medical student asks a professor whether a certain drug is effective against the flu. Ethics Sophia Final Exam Questions With Answers and Complete Study Guide All Units Latest 2024 (GRADED) • An undergraduate argues that funding for school-sponsored clubs should be based on the number of active members. CONCEPT The Philosophical Approach to Inquiry 4 Which of the following statements reflects subjectivism? • Dennis says that morality depends on the situation. • Dennis says that morality is a personal choice. • Dennis says that morality is universal. • Dennis says that morality is dictated by a person's culture. CONCEPT Categorizing Ethical Theories 5 Which of the following is a philosophical question? • On average, how many babies are born a day? • What is the average top speed of a cheetah? • How do we define what counts as art? • Would you rather see a movie or a play? CONCEPT Philosophical and Non-Philosophical Inquiry 6 Because she is a teacher who works with children, Yuki is required by law to report suspected abuse. One day a student says that his dad frequently hits him after having a drink. Despite the boy's insistence that it's a secret, Yuki informs the school office, which calls the authorities. Yuki's decision constitutes a(n) __________ action. • supererogatory • impermissible • obligatory • neutral CONCEPT The Evaluation of Actions 7 Which of the following statements is an example of metaethics? • Boy Scouts have a moral obligation to help the elderly cross the street. • Kantian deontology is the correct ethical theory. • Most people believe in some form of utilitarianism. • Killing whales is always wrong, no matter the reasoning. CONCEPT Branches of Ethics 8 Which of the following is a deductive argument? • It has snowed on my birthday every year since I was born. Therefore, it will snow on my birthday this year. • Helen was seen exiting the alley after a robbery had taken place. It follows that Helen committed the robbery. • Every time I’ve visited the farmer’s market, I’ve found heirloom tomatoes. So, this week when I go to the farmer’s market, I will find heirloom tomatoes. • Traffic is very heavy today. When traffic is heavy, I take the bus to work. I will take the bus to work today. CONCEPT Deductive and Inductive Inference 9 Which of the following is an argument? • Not getting enough sleep on a regular basis is a problem for many adults. • I begin my day with a one-mile run, a shower, and a healthy breakfast. • Janet studies every day and takes notes in class. She will probably do well in the class for that reason. • If I go to Washington D.C. next weekend, then I'll get you a souvenir. CONCEPT Introduction to Arguments 10 Which of the following is a weak inductive argument? • Most nurses are good people. Andrew is a nurse. Andrew is probably a good person. • Things that are blue are sad. The sky is blue, so it must be sad. • Krista's favorite composer is Tchaikovsky. Jason also likes Tchaikovsky. Jason and Krista probably have a lot in common. • People who like wine think they're a big deal. Aaron thinks he's a big deal, so he must like wine. CONCEPT Evaluating the Structure of an Argument 11 Which of the following statements about philosophy is true? • Philosophy is a way to answer questions about the physical universe without observation. • Philosophy is quite interesting, despite having little or no application in other fields. • Philosophy is obsolete due to advances in scientific inquiry. • Philosophy is concerned with seeking and recognizing knowledge. EMAIL ME: EMAIL ME: CONCEPT Introduction to Philosophy 12 Which of the following considerations is relevant to a person whose elderly parents are sick but refuse to make an appointment at the doctor? • Is it her place to make decisions for her parents? • Does she have medical expertise? • Who has treated their illnesses in the past? • Which days of the week are appointments available? CONCEPT Actions and Events 13 Consider the following argument: (1) I should get a raise (2) because I complete all my projects prior to the deadline, (3) I arrive at work early and stay late, (4) and I always receive positive comments on my work. Which of the four numbered statements is the conclusion? • 4 • 3 • 2 • 1 CONCEPT Premises and Conclusions 14 Which of the following statements is true of ethics? • Ethics is about doing whatever it takes to get ahead.