How Do Values and Judgments Play a Critical Role When

question 5

Essay

How do values and judgments play a critical role when we make ethical decisions?

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Definitions:

Violent Crime

Acts that involve force or threat of force against others, including assault, robbery, and homicide.

Instrumental Traits

Characteristics related to task and goal achievement, often associated with masculinity, such as assertiveness and competitiveness.

Expressive Traits

Characteristics or behaviors typically associated with emotional expression, empathy, and nurturing, often culturally attributed more to women than men.

Talcott Parsons

An influential American sociologist known for his development of a general theory for the study of society called action theory.