Under Utilitarianism, a Particular Act May Be Morally Right or Wrong

question 26

Multiple Choice

Under utilitarianism, a particular act may be morally right or wrong

• A) absolutely
• B) with no exceptions
• C) due to something other than the amount of good over evil it produces
• D) due exclusively to the amount of good over evil it produces

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a process in which a stimulus increases the probability of a behavior by either presenting a positive reward (positive reinforcement) or removing a negative condition (negative reinforcement).

Behavioral Approach

A psychological concept focusing on observable behaviors and the ways in which it's possible to alter undesirable behaviors through conditioning.

Punishment

A process in operant conditioning where a response is followed by a stimulus that decreases the likelihood of the response occurring in the future.

Aggressive Impulses

Instinctive urges to act or react in a hostile or violent way towards others or oneself.