Which of the Following Is the Foundation of Most Ethical

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the foundation of most ethical decisions in psychology?

• A) self-interest versus what is good for others
• B) tension between potential costs and benefits
• C) objective versus subjective understanding of truth
• D) the dichotomy between good and evil

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Definitions:

Dissociation

A psychological experience of feeling disconnected or detached from one's mind, body, or surroundings, often as a response to trauma or extreme stress.

Pierre Janet

A pioneering French psychologist and neurologist known for his work on hysteria, dissociation, and the unconscious mind.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and experiences.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A severe form of dissociation, a mental process which produces a lack of connection in a person's thoughts, memory and sense of identity.