Which of the Following Statements Describes the Decision Guidelines for an Ethical

question 136

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the decision guidelines for an ethical decision?

• A) Identify the ethical issue, specify alternatives, calculate the gain or loss on each alternative solution, and choose the solution with the smallest gain or highest loss.
• B) Identify the ethical issue, specify alternatives, consult the Code of Professional Conduct, and choose the solution which has the greatest benefit to the largest number of people.
• C) Identify the ethical issue, specify alternatives, assess the possible outcomes, and make the decision.
• D) Identify the ethical issue, consult an external auditor, and make the decision.

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Definitions:

Sensory Stimulus

An external or internal event or factor that initiates a sensory response in an organism, leading to a potential change in behavior or physiological state.

Perception

The meaning a brain derives from a sensation.

Sensation

Detection of a stimulus.

Hair Cells

Sensory cells found in the inner ear that are responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals that the brain can understand.