Which of the Following Statements Best Represents the Subjectivist Approach

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best represents the subjectivist approach to avoiding ethical issues?

• A) "I simply will never lie or cheat or steal."
• B) "Everyone needs to look out for him- or herself."
• C) "Ethics is simply a point of view."
• D) "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
• E) "When in Rome, do as the Romans."

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by significant disturbances in an individual's cognition, emotional regulation, or behavior, leading to distress or impairment in functioning.

Humanistic Psychology

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person and the uniqueness of human experience, focusing on self-actualization and personal growth.

Human Subjects Committee

A board, often within an academic or research institution, that reviews and approves research involving human participants to ensure ethical standards are maintained.

Milgram's Experiment

Stanley Milgram's experiments in the realm of social psychology that evaluated participants' readiness to heed the instructions of an authority, even when such orders contravene their own ethical beliefs.