The Moral Theory of Ethical Relativism Can Best Be Characterized

question 57

Multiple Choice

The moral theory of ethical relativism can best be characterized by:

• A) the consultation of an outside source,such as a book or person,for guidance
• B) the belief that the moral rules should be determined by persons who have a "veil of ignorance" about their place or station in society
• C) the belief that a person must decide what course of action is proper based on that person's own set of beliefs or feelings
• D) determining which course of action produces the greatest amount of good for the greatest number of people
• E) a set of universal rules based on reasoning that must be applied in all situations and is characterized by reversibility

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Definitions:

Internal Validity

The extent to which a study accurately demonstrates a cause-effect relationship by controlling for extraneous variables and bias.

Control Group

In an experiment, the group that does not receive the treatment or intervention being tested, serving as a benchmark for comparison.

Expectancy Effects

Phenomena in which the outcome of a study is influenced by the participants' or experimenters' expectations.

Demand Characteristics

Cues that inform the subject how he or she is expected to behave.