Which Ethical Principle Asks You to Assume That Virtually All

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which ethical principle asks you to assume that virtually all tangible and intangible objects are owned by someone else unless there is a specific declaration otherwise?

• A) the Golden Rule
• B) the Slippery Slope
• C) the Social Contract Rule
• D) No Free Lunch

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become conditioned through association.

Primary Reinforcer

A naturally occurring stimulus like food or drink that is needed for survival and that intrinsically motivates or satisfies physiological needs.

Positive Reinforcer

A positive reinforcer is any stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Secondary Reinforcer

Any reinforcer that becomes reinforcing after being paired with a primary reinforcer, such as praise, tokens, or gold stars.