How Are Act Utilitarianism and Rule Utilitarianism Similar

question 9

Multiple Choice

How are act utilitarianism and rule utilitarianism similar?

• A) Both theories advocate benefit for people through the fairest and most just means available.
• B) Both theories compare a current ethical dilemma with similar examples.
• C) Both theories have flaws associated with predicting the future consequences of an action.
• D) Both theories are beliefs based on time-and-place ethics.

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Definitions:

Social Schemas

Cognitive frameworks that help in organizing social information based on past experiences and social norms.

Social Schema

A mental framework that enables individuals to organize and interpret social information.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality-based explanations for others' behaviors in situations, while underemphasizing the role of external factors.

Latitude of Acceptance

The range of ideas that an individual sees as reasonable or worthy of consideration.