Charlene Hears About a Reward Being Offered by the Local

question 29

Multiple Choice

Charlene hears about a reward being offered by the local television station for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a local rapist. She supplies the requested information and the suspect is then arrested and convicted. In this case:

• A) Charlene cannot collect the money unless the offer was specifically made to her by the station.
• B) the offer by the television station was an offer made to the general public to enter into a unilateral contract, which offer Charlene has accepted.
• C) because Charlene failed to notify the station of her intention to supply the information before actually doing so, she has not accepted their offer.
• D) Charlene was just doing her duty as a citizen and has no right to the payment of any money.

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Definitions:

Ethical Relativism

The theory that holds that morality is relative to the norms of one's culture, meaning that what is considered morally right or wrong varies from society to society.

Consequentialism

An ethical theory that judges whether something is right or wrong based on the consequences of the action, rather than the action itself.

Utilitarianism

An ethical theory that suggests the best action is the one that maximizes utility, often defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering.

Ethical Relativism

The theory that moral principles are not universal but instead vary depending on culture, individual perspective, or societal norms.