Which Principle in the Code of Ethics for Internal Auditors

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which principle in the Code of Ethics for internal auditors states that they are to respect the value and ownership of information they receive and do not disclose information without appropriate authority unless there is a legal or professional obligation to do so?

• A)Confidentiality
• B)Competency
• C)Objectivity
• D)Integrity

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Definitions:

Skinner's Radical Behaviorism

A framework in psychology proposed by B.F. Skinner, emphasizing the role of environmental factors in shaping behavior through reinforcement and punishment, without considering internal thoughts or feelings.

Reinforcement

In behaviorism, a process that increases the likelihood of a behavior by either presenting a positive stimulus or removing a negative one.

Punishment

Punishment involves the application of an undesirable consequence or the removal of a desirable outcome in order to decrease the likelihood of a behavior's recurrence.

Fromm's Existential Needs

Refers to the basic needs identified by Erich Fromm that drive human behavior, including relatedness, transcendence, rootedness, a sense of identity, and a frame of orientation.