Which Statement Would a Person Following a Deontological Ethical System

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which statement would a person following a deontological ethical system most likely make?

• A) It is essential to maximize pleasure and minimize pain.
• B) Good acts are those which follow the Golden Rule.
• C) Everyone should pursue the greatest good for the greatest number.
• D) The act itself does not matter; it is the consequences of the act.

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Definitions:

Normative Influence

The impact of social norms and the desire to conform to the expectations of others on an individual's behavior.

Social Approval

The positive endorsement or acceptance by a social group or society.

Social Disapproval

The negative evaluation of an individual or group by others, often leading to exclusion or rejection.

Self-Categorisation

The cognitive process in which individuals classify themselves as members of certain social groups or categories, influencing their behavior and self-perception.