What Is the Main Difference Between Deontological and Teleological Theories

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Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between deontological and teleological theories?

• A) Teleological theory focuses on the use of principles to choose the correct actions.
• B) Deontological theory focuses on ends or outcomes and consequences of decisions.
• C) Deontological theory suggests that standards for moral behaviour are independent of the ends or outcomes of actions.
• D) All teleological theories are rule based.

Comprehend the significance of heritability in understanding traits within a population.

Grasp the impact of evolutionary pressures on human social behaviors, including mating strategies and parental investment.

Identify the biological basis of adaptation and its significance in evolutionary theory.

Appreciate the complexities involved in the genetic versus environmental contributions to individual differences.

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Definitions:

Transpiration

The process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released to the atmosphere.

Hydrogen Bonds

These are weak bonds formed between a hydrogen atom in one molecule and an electronegative atom (usually oxygen or nitrogen) in another molecule.

Cohesion

The force that holds molecules of the same substance together, important for phenomena such as surface tension and the movement of water through plant vessels.

Osmotic Pressure

The force exerted by a solution to move water across a semipermeable membrane, aiming to equalize solute concentrations on both sides.