What Is the First Step in Analyzing an Ethical Dilemma

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in analyzing an ethical dilemma?

• A) Define the conflict or dilemma and identify the higher-order values involved.
• B) Identify the potential consequences of your opinions.
• C) Identify the options you can reasonably take.
• D) Identify and describe the facts.

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Motives

Internal drives that inspire behavior based on internal rewards, satisfaction, or personal fulfillment.

Extrinsic Motives

Motivation driven by external rewards or pressures rather than internal satisfaction or fulfillment.

Polygraph

A device that measures and records several physiological indices such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while the person is asked and answers a series of questions.

Physiological Functioning

Refers to the normal operation of physical and biological processes in living organisms.