The Terms Ethics and ________ Are Often Used Interchangeably

question 18

Multiple Choice

The terms ethics and ________ are often used interchangeably.

• A)judgment
• B)morals
• C)discernment
• D)justice

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Definitions:

Diffusion of Responsibility

A psychological phenomenon in which individuals in a group are less likely to take action or feel responsible because the presence of others is seen to dilute personal responsibility.

Just World Hypothesis

The belief that the world is fundamentally fair, leading people to rationalize an undeserved, bad outcome as deserved.

Moral Foundation Theory

A social psychological theory that describes the origins of human moral reasoning on the basis of innate, modular foundations.

Moral Decisions

Decisions that involve the judgment of right or wrong, often based on a set of societal or personal ethical principles.