What Role, If Any, Does Collins Think That Principles Should

question 715

Essay

What role, if any, does Collins think that principles should play in moral deliberation? Why does she think that?

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired response.

Positive Reinforcement

Any pleasant or desirable consequence that follows a response and increases the probability that the response will be repeated.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future.

Shaping

A method of training or teaching that involves reinforcing behaviors that are progressively closer to the desired behavior.