Laws Are Different from Ethical Standards Because

question 83

Multiple Choice

Laws are different from ethical standards because:

• A)laws are based on common knowledge, while ethics is a subject of study and contemplation.
• B)laws are specific codes of conduct while ethics deals with how behavior should generally conform to cultural ideals of right and wrong.
• C)law violations carry specific penalties, while ethics violations are not always punishable.
• D)laws refer to specific acts, but ethics is more of a feeling.

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Definitions:

Declarative Knowledge

Information or facts that an individual knows, which can be stated or described, such as events, dates, or concepts.

Knowledge Compilation

Knowledge Compilation is the process of integrating new information into existing cognitive schemas, making that information more accessible and usable for decision-making or problem-solving.

Procedural Knowledge

Knowledge of how to perform tasks or procedures, often acquired through practice and experience.

Generalization

The ability to apply learned behaviors or responses to new and similar situations.