A Man Steals from a Grocery Store in Order to Feed

question 12

Multiple Choice

A man steals from a grocery store in order to feed his starving family.Which of the following best expresses the Utilitarian Principle in evaluating this situation?

• A)His action is acceptable,because the grocer suffers the least harm.
• B)His action is acceptable,because the higher social value is the survival of the family.
• C)His action is wrong,because the man would not want the grocer to steal from him.
• D)His action is wrong,because if everyone were to do this,the concept of personal property is defeated.
• E)His action is wrong,because the grocery store owner is harmed.

Interpret Rotter's views on situational factors in behavior prediction.

Describe Rotter's notion of interpersonal trust and its relevance in behavior analysis.

Illustrate the concept of minimal goal level in Rotter's theory.

Understand the structural characteristics that define cyclic hydrocarbons as aromatic, antiaromatic, or nonaromatic.

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Definitions:

Statistician

A professional specializing in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of numerical data.

Physical Maturity

The stage of development when an individual's physical characteristics have reached the highest stage of growth according to age and genetic potential.

Sexually Mature

The stage of development where an individual or organism has reached reproductive capability.

Impulse Control

The ability to resist or delay an impulse, drive, or temptation to act, playing a critical role in self-regulation behaviors.