Integrated Social Contracts Theory Maintains That

question 20

Multiple Choice

Integrated social contracts theory maintains that

• A) there is no such thing as "moral free space"-all ethical standards are determined by societal norms, and individuals have an implied social contract to live up to these standards.
• B) few nations or cultures have common moral agreement on what is ethically right and wrong.
• C) there should be no absolute limits put on what actions and behaviors fall inside the boundaries of what is ethically or morally right and which actions/behaviors fall outside.
• D) adherence to universal ethical norms always take precedence over local ethical norms.
• E) each country/culture/society has commonly held views about what constitutes ethically appropriate actions/behaviors; these common standards of what is ethical and what is not combine to form a "social contract" that all individuals in that country/culture/society are obligated to observe.

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Definitions:

Behavior Modification

A process in which specific behaviors are identified, defined, measured, and changed using interventions based on principles of applied behavior analysis.

Negative Reactions

Adverse responses or feedback to a particular stimulus, action, or event, often characterized by resistance or opposition.

Societal Value

The importance or worth of something within society, often reflecting cultural norms, beliefs, and priorities.

Applied Behavior Analysis

A therapy based on the science of learning and behavior, used to improve or change specific behaviors.