Which Moral Philosophy Evaluates the Morality of an Action on the Basis

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which moral philosophy evaluates the morality of an action on the basis of its consequences for everyone affected (seeks the greatest good for the greatest number) ?

• A)Act deontology
• B)Rule deontology
• C)Egoism
• D)Utilitarianism
• E)Hedonism

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Definitions:

Conditioning

A basic kind of learning that involves associations among environmental stimuli and an organism’s behavior.

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, natural reaction to a stimulus that does not require any learning process to occur.

Salivation

The secretion of saliva, often stimulated by the sight, smell, or taste of food.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually comes to trigger a conditioned response.