Which of the Following Statements About Manipulation Would a Strong

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about manipulation would a strong believer of the principle-based ethical tradition most likely support?

• A)Cases of paternalistic manipulation, in which someone is manipulated for their own good, are acceptable.
• B)Manipulation executed without deception is acceptable.
• C)Even unsuccessful manipulations are guilty of ethical wrong.
• D)The ethical consequence of manipulation depends on the personal characteristics of the manipulator.

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Definitions:

Drive-Reduction

A motivational theory suggesting that the primary purpose of behavior is to reduce drives or needs, thereby returning the organism to a state of homeostasis or balance.

Biological Needs

Fundamental requirements that organisms need to maintain life, such as food, water, air, and shelter, which are essential for survival and physiological functioning.

Evolutionary Theory

A scientific explanation for the diversity of life on Earth, proposing that species change over time through processes like natural selection.

Genetically Predisposed

Indicates a higher likelihood of developing certain conditions or traits based on one's genetic makeup.