As a Proponent of Utilitarianism, Jeremy Bentham Believed That the Morality

question 18

Multiple Choice

As a proponent of utilitarianism, Jeremy Bentham believed that the morality of an action should be determined by:

• A)whether it enriches the person committing the act.
• B)how much it contributes to the good of the majority.
• C)how closely it aligns with one's religious upbringing.
• D)how closely it aligns with the law.

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Definitions:

Personality Disorders

Disorders in which a person adopts a persistent, rigid, and maladaptive pattern of behavior that interferes with normal social interactions.

Maladaptive Pattern

Behavior patterns that negatively affect a person’s ability to function in daily life.

Rigid Behavior

A type of behavior characterized by an unwillingness or inability to change or adapt to new situations, ideas, or environments.

DSM

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a publication that categorizes and defines mental health disorders.