Which of the Following Is an Example of Situational Interest

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of situational interest rather than personal interest?

• A) Adam finds the Guinness Book of World Records for the first time and is intrigued by the strange people it describes.
• B) Blaine can't think of anything he would rather do than play poker with his friends.
• C) Martha plays basketball, reads about basketball, watches basketball live and on TV, and talks about basketball with her friends.
• D) Merrell wants to be rich and starts investing in the stock market while in high school.

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Definitions:

Act Utilitarianism

A ethical theory that posits the rightness or wrongness of an action is determined solely by its contribution to overall utility, measured by the amount of happiness or unhappiness it produces.

Truth Telling

The act of conveying information or expressions in an honest and accurate manner.

Utilitarians

Adherents of utilitarianism, a moral theory focusing on the consequences of actions and aiming for the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people.

Ethical Issues

Moral challenges that arise in professional or personal contexts, requiring consideration of right and wrong conduct.