Ethical Egoism Is the View That

question 143

Multiple Choice

Ethical egoism is the view that

• A) We ought to consider others before any action.
• B) We are justified in doing anything that is in our self-interest.
• C) We only act from the motive of selfishness.
• D) We are born altruistic.

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Definitions:

Serial Processing

The act of processing data elements one after the other, sequentially.

Executive Processes

Cognitive functions that involve planning, decision-making, problem-solving, and controlling attention and behavior.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding and processing information needed for complex tasks such as learning, reasoning, and comprehension.

Short-term Memory

The part of the memory system where information is stored for a short duration, typically seconds to minutes, before it is either forgotten or transferred to long-term memory.