Which of the Following Is a Philosophy That Focuses on the Consequences

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a philosophy that focuses on the consequences of an action to determine if it is right or wrong and expresses the idea that anything that negatively affects the majority of people in a situation is morally wrong?

• A) utilitarianism
• B) social responsibility
• C) preconventional morality
• D) distributive justice

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Definitions:

Perception Of National Character

Asking people to describe the typical member of a culture.

Individualistic Cultures

Cultures that value the independence, autonomy, and self-expression of individuals over the collective group.

Personality

An individual's characteristic pattern of thinking, feeling, and behaving, differing across people and consistent over time.

Collectivistic Society

A society that prioritizes the group over the individual, emphasizing community, cooperation, and shared values.