Ethics Models

question 55

Essay

Ethics models
In the space provided, indicate whether each of the following statements best exemplifies: (a) utilitarianism model of ethics, (b) justice model of ethics, (c) rights and duties model of ethics, (d) virtues model of ethics.
_____ 1. All's well that ends well.
_____ 2. He'll get what's coming to him.
_____ 3. His actions are immoral; there's no other way to look at it.
_____ 4. In the long run, she'll pay for her wrongdoing.
_____ 5. Nothing matters as much as our after-tax profit.
_____ 6. So long as the company has enough cash on hand at the end of the year, anything we
do is OK.
_____ 7. The only important thing in this situation is for everyone to be allowed to do what
seems right to them.
_____ 8. This decision doesn't affect you, so don't bother me about it.
_____ 9. What you're doing just isn't right.
_____ 10. You follow your code of ethics; I'll follow mine.

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Definitions:

Helplessness

A state of being unable to prevent or avoid negative situations, often leading to decreased motivation or depression.

Passivity

The trait of being inactive or submissive, often resulting in the absence of response or resistance.

Retardation of Learning

The slowing down or hindrance in the acquisition of knowledge, skills, or behaviors, often due to external or internal factors.

Generalized Conditioned Reinforcer

A type of reinforcer that has become reinforcing through its association with one or more other reinforcers, often used in operant conditioning.