What Is the Main Principle Underlying a Rule-Based Theory of Utilitarianism

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is the main principle underlying a rule-based theory of utilitarianism?

• A) The theory is always deontological.
• B) The theory considers individual acts.
• C) The theory considers general patterns of behaviour.
• D) The theory is the foundation of nursing ethics.

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Definitions:

Relay

An electrically operated device that mechanically switches electric circuits.

Final Control Element

A device that directly manipulates a process variable to achieve a desired change, such as a valve or a motor.

Proportional Controller

A type of feedback controller that generates an output signal by multiplying the error between a desired setpoint and a measured process variable by a constant.

On/Off Control

A basic form of control used in various applications where the output is simply turned on or off, without intermediate states.