Which of the Following Is Not Required for Whistleblowing to Be

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not required for whistleblowing to be morally justified, under the classic analysis?

• A) The whistleblower's motives for acting are morally right.
• B) The problem is serious and poses a pressing threat.
• C) The whistleblower will pursue the proper channels in order to protect those who have been complicit in the problem.
• D) The whistleblower has unsuccessfully pursued internal means to overcome the problem, or exceptions apply.

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Definitions:

Deception Studies

The scientific investigation into the methods, motives, and effects of deception on human behavior.

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to view past events as being more predictable than they truly were after they have already occurred.

Replication Crisis

A methodological critique within the scientific community regarding the difficulty in reproducing or replicating the results of previous research studies.

Document

A piece of written, printed, or electronic matter that provides information or evidence or that serves as an official record.