In Thomson's Original Paper "The Trolley Problem," She Presents One

question 71

Multiple Choice

In Thomson's original paper "The Trolley Problem," she presents one view. In "Turning the Trolley," she revisits the trolley problem because she has changed her view on it. How has she changed her mind?

• A) She used to think that it was permissible to push the fat man off the bridge; now she does not.
• B) She used to think it was permissible to turn the trolley to kill yourself; now she does not.
• C) She used to think it was permissible to turn the trolley to kill one worker; now she does not.
• D) She used to think it was permissible to let the trolley kill five workers; now she does not.

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Definitions:

Higher-Order Conditioning

A process in classical conditioning by which a stimulus that was previously neutral is paired with a conditioned stimulus to produce the same conditioned response as the conditioned stimulus.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer.

Money

A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; used to purchase goods and services.

Light Stroking

A gentle, soothing touch that can trigger positive emotional and physiological responses, often used in therapeutic contexts.