The First Step in Making an Ethical Decision Would Be

question 61

Multiple Choice

The first step in making an ethical decision would be to:

• A) identify alternative courses of action that are available.
• B) identify the values related to the situation.
• C) determine the facts in the situation.
• D) consider the consequences of viable courses of action.

Acknowledge the effectiveness of proofreading in a distraction-free environment.

Recognize the utility of a personal error patterns chart as a proofreading strategy.

Understand the concept of discrimination and identify its manifestations in various contexts.

Recognize the significance of cultural dimensions, including power distance and collectivism, in shaping societal behaviors.

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Definitions:

Infant

A very young child, particularly before they can walk or speak; the earliest stage in human development.

Square

A geometric shape with four equal sides and four right angles.

A-not-B Error

A cognitive mistake made by infants during the sensorimotor stage where they repeatedly reach for a hidden object at a location where it was last found (A) rather than its new location (B).

Motor Perseveration

The repetition of a particular movement or action despite the absence or cessation of the stimulus or intention that originally triggered it.