The Veil of Ignorance Proposes That

question 25

Multiple Choice

The veil of ignorance proposes that

• A) those in the original position are supposed to choose principles on the basis of self-interest, agreement seems unlikely.
• B) one group would be supportive of another group benefiting even though the rules are different.
• C) people are fully knowledgeable about themselves or situation allowing them to have a partial or biased point of view.
• D) agreement is difficult to attain.

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed, a concept developed in infancy.

Irreversibility

The concept that some processes or actions cannot be undone or reverted to their original state.

Assimilation

The process by which new information is taken in and incorporated into one's existing cognitive structures and schemas.

Centration

The cognitive tendency in early childhood to focus on one salient aspect of a situation while neglecting other possibly relevant aspects.