Normative Ethics Is The

question 11

Multiple Choice

Normative ethics is the:

• A)study of the theories that explain why people behave as they do.
• B)study of the full range of normative standards.
• C)study of the meaning and logical structure of moral beliefs.
• D)study of the principles,rules,or theories that guide our actions and judgments.

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Definitions:

Authorities

Denotes the organizations or governing bodies with the power to make decisions, enforce laws, and implement policies in a society.

Resistance

The refusal to accept or comply with something; in social contexts, it often relates to opposition against policies, norms, or changes perceived as unjust.

Autonomy

Refers to the capacity to make informed, uncoerced decisions independently.

Shame and Doubt

Phases in early child development theorized by Erik Erikson, where children learn to develop autonomy while also experiencing feelings of shame and doubt about their actions.