Give an Example of a Particular Action That You Take

question 19

Essay

Give an example of a particular action that you take to be morally right or morally wrong. What do you take to be the morally relevant features of that action? What implications does your discussion have for the morality of other actions?

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A formerly neutral signal that, after consistent association with an unconditioned stimulus, triggers a learned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior conditioning.

Conditioned Response

An automatic response established by training to an ordinarily neutral stimulus after association with an unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Response

A natural, automatic reaction to a stimulus that occurs without the need for learning or conditioning.