Which of the Following Most Accurately Captures the Central Claim

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately captures the central claim of Singer's paper?

• A) Giving to famine relief is morally noteworthy, but it is certainly not required
• B) Citizens of developed countries have a duty to provide famine relief because it is our excessive consumerism that has lead to global warming, and hence to their famine
• C) We ought to condemn those who indulge in luxury instead of giving to famine relief
• D) Excessive consumerism is the only way to improve the economic conditions for those living in poverty

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Definitions:

Semester

A half-year term used in academic institutions to divide the academic year, typically into two main periods of study.

Conditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through association with a primary reinforcer; also known as a secondary reinforcer.

T-Maze

A type of maze used in animal cognitive research, consisting of a choice point and two or more arms, typically to study learning, memory, or reward association.

Primary Reinforcer

An innately reinforcing stimulus, such as food or drink, which does not require learning to become pleasurable or desirable.