Suppose That David Has a Lot of Power at His

question 162

Multiple Choice

Suppose that David has a lot of power at his job, and Michael doesn't. Research suggests that David is more likely to ____.

• A) express positive emotions at work
• B) focus attention on situations that involve punishment rather than reward
• C) think about how he can be of service to others when he meets new people
• D) rely on the deliberate, controlled mind rather than the automatic mind

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Definitions:

Ethical Philosophies

Branch of philosophy dealing with values relating to human conduct, focusing on the rightness and wrongness of actions, the goodness and badness of motives and ends.

Substantial Benefits

Significant advantages or gains, often referring to those received from contractual agreements or employment terms.

Serious Side Effects

Severe consequences or reactions resulting from the use of a medication or treatment.

Utilitarian Ethics

An ethical theory that emphasizes the outcomes of actions, proposing that the most ethical decisions are those that maximize happiness or well-being for the greatest number of people.