Utilitarian Approaches to Ethics Hold That the Moral Worth of Actions

question 54

Multiple Choice

Utilitarian approaches to ethics hold that the moral worth of actions or practices is determined by their _________.

• A)initial start-up costs
• B)consequences
• C)cost-benefit analysis
• D)risk assessment
• E)profitability

Identify the stages of development proposed by different theorists.

Recognize the importance of scientific methods in developmental psychology research.

Understand how society and culture shape individual development through psychosocial theories.

Understand the basic concepts and processes of cognitive development as proposed by Jean Piaget.

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Definitions:

Zero Coupon Treasury Bond

A government bond that does not pay interest throughout its life and is sold at a discount from the face value.

Reinvestment Rate Risk

The risk that the returns from reinvesting cash flows will be lower than expected due to changes in interest rate.

Market Interest Rate

The prevailing rate of interest available in the marketplace for securities of similar risk and maturity.

Coupon Rate

The coupon rate represents the yearly interest percentage that is paid out on a bond, depicted as a proportion of its nominal value.