An Ethical Theory That Emphasizes the Nature and Characteristics of an Act

question 109

Multiple Choice

An ethical theory that emphasizes the nature and characteristics of an act is:

• A)cultural based
• B)motive-based
• C)consequence-based
• D)rule-based

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Definitions:

Random Assignment

Refers to the process in procedural statistics and experimental design where study participants are assigned to either the treatment or control group using a random method to ensure that each participant has an equal chance of being placed in any group.

External Validity

The extent to which the findings from a study can be generalized to other people, other settings, and other time periods.

Placebo

An inactive substance or treatment given to a participant in a study, used to test the efficacy of a therapy or medication.

Accomplices

Individuals who actively assist, facilitate, or encourage another person in the commission of a crime, without necessarily taking part in the actual criminal act.