Greg Is 18 Years Old and Has a Drinking Problem

question 23

Multiple Choice

Greg is 18 years old and has a drinking problem. He dropped out of high school and doesn't have a steady job but picks up bits and pieces of work when people are hiring for the short term. Recently he was arrested for driving while intoxicated, but before the police stopped him Greg ran a stop sign and got into an accident. The driver of the other vehicle ended up in serious but stable condition in the hospital. When the accident victim gets out of the hospital, she wants to talk about why Greg has been allowed to cause so much pain, why he hasn't gotten help for his drinking, and how he can move forward. What does she really want to accomplish?

• A) Restorative justice
• B) Getting Greg treatment
• C) Setting probation conditions
• D) Intermediate sanctions

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Definitions:

Egoism

A theory that suggests individuals should act in their own self-interest and that this action ultimately benefits society as a whole.

Utilitarianism

A moral theory that suggests the best action is the one that maximizes utility, typically defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering.

Cognitive Moral Development

A theory by Lawrence Kohlberg that suggests individuals progress through a series of moral reasoning stages.

Ethical Concern

Issues or situations that require individuals or organizations to choose between alternatives that must be evaluated as right or wrong, based on ethical principles.