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:

Field-Independent

Individuals who have the ability to identify and maintain an orientation not influenced by the surrounding context or field.

Environment

The surrounding external conditions and influences affecting the growth, development, and survival of organisms and ecological systems.

Field-Dependent

A cognitive style in which an individual’s ability to perceive and memorize information is strongly influenced by the surrounding context.

Trichromatic Theory

A theory explaining color vision based on the presence of three types of color receptors in the eye, each sensitive to red, green, or blue.