What Is a Possible Counterexample to the Following Moral Principle

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is a possible counterexample to the following moral principle? "Lying is always wrong."

• A) Lying is morally wrong unless doing so will save a person's life.
• B) Lying to cheat your friend out of money is morally wrong.
• C) Lying to save yourself from embarrassment is wrong.
• D) Lying is always morally wrong, even if doing so will save a person's life.

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Definitions:

Guiding Principles

Fundamental beliefs or standards that drive behavior and decision-making within an individual or organization.

Minority Influence

The process by which a smaller number of individuals affects the opinions or behaviors of the larger group.

Convergent Thinking

Convergent Thinking is a problem-solving process that involves combining different ideas and knowledge to determine a single, correct solution to a problem.

Task Conflict

Occurs when team members have disagreements about the content and outcomes of the task being performed, potentially leading to creative problem-solving or tension.