The Belief That Ethical Decisions Should Be Based on Acting

question 29

Multiple Choice

The belief that ethical decisions should be based on acting in accordance with one's own self-interest is called:

• A) the utilitarian perspective.
• B) egoism.
• C) the altruistic perspective.
• D) beneficence.

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Definitions:

Quasi-Experiment

An empirical study that appears to involve some, but incomplete, experimental control (e.g., through nonrandom assignment of participants to conditions).

Clinical Interview

A research paradigm in which an investigator begins by asking participants a series of open-ended questions but follows up on the responses with specific questions that have been prepared in advance.

Naturalistic Observation

A research method in which subjects are observed in their natural environment without any manipulation by the observer.

Introspection Technique

A method used in psychology involving self-observation and reporting of consciousness experiences, aimed at understanding mental states and processes.