Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

• A) Age has been associated with wife abuse, with young women being the most likely to be beaten.
• B) Perhaps the most telling of all attributes of the battering man is that he feels inadequate and sees violence as a culturally acceptable way to be both dominant and powerful.
• C) A major contributing factor to being violent in a family situation is coming from a family that was violence prone.
• D) There are clear and widespread differences in the levels of abuse among poor families when compared to higher income groups.

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Definitions:

Deontological Theory

A moral philosophy where the morality of an action is based on its adherence to rules or duties, rather than the consequences of the action.

Utilitarian Theory

A normative ethical theory that suggests that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, often defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering.

Deontological Theory

An ethical framework that judges the morality of an action based on its adherence to a set of rules, rather than the consequences of the action.

Profit Maximization Theory

An economic principle suggesting that the goal of a business is to increase net income by managing revenue and costs.