When We Fall into the Trap of Believing That Terms

question 30

Multiple Choice

When we fall into the trap of believing that terms have real meanings,we are guilty of

• A)reification.
• B)measurements that lack reliability.
• C)measurements that lack validity.
• D)confusing reliability with validity.
• E)confusing conceptions with conceptualization.

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Definitions:

Teleological Philosophies

Ethical theories that assess the morality of actions based on their outcomes or purposes rather than on the actions themselves.

Egoism

A theory that suggests individuals should act in their own self-interest and that this action ultimately benefits society as a whole.

Utilitarianism

A moral theory that suggests the best action is the one that maximizes utility, typically defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering.

Cognitive Moral Development

A theory by Lawrence Kohlberg that suggests individuals progress through a series of moral reasoning stages.