Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Be Morally

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to be morally valid from the perspective of ethical relativism?

• A) Bribing a government official to allow you to transfer gambling winnings to a tax haven
• B) Performing genital mutilations on nonconsenting female teens
• C) Employing as laborers children under the age of nine
• D) Agreeing to a country's policy of prohibiting the education of females
• E) Bribing a government official in an underdeveloped country to obtain a permit to build a hospital

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Definitions:

Incentive

A factor that motivates or encourages someone to do something, often linked to rewards or punishments.

Optimal Level

Pertains to the most favorable or advantageous level or stage of a process, activity, or variable.

Drive Reduction

A theory in psychology suggesting that motivation arises from the desire to reduce internal tension caused by unmet biological needs, such as hunger or thirst.

Social Motive

Refers to the underlying reasons that drive individuals to engage in various social behaviors.