The Human Ability to Think About What We Are Doing

question 46

Multiple Choice

The human ability to think about what we are doing while we are doing it is referred to as

• A) generalized-other perspective.
• B) self-reflexiveness.
• C) self-labelling.
• D) specific-other perspective.

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Definitions:

Commensurability

The principle or quality of being measurable or comparable in a certain way, especially with respect to values or units.

Utilitarianism

An ethical theory that posits that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, often defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering.

Preferences

The likes, desires, or choices a person has, which influence their behavior and decision-making, often considered in economics, psychology, and ethics.

Justice

The principle of moral righteousness and fairness that governs individual behavior and societal laws.