Which Ethical System States That the Greatest Good for the Greatest

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which ethical system states that the greatest good for the greatest number should be the overriding concern of decision makers?

• A)universalism
• B)utilitarianism
• C)relativism
• D)egoism
• E)pragmatism

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Definitions:

Unconscious Feelings

Emotions and desires not immediately available to conscious awareness, often influencing behavior in unseen ways.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavior therapy used to reduce phobic responses and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation coupled with relaxation exercises.

Anxiety-Arousing

Inducing or leading to increased feelings of anxiety or stress.

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique that involves replacing an unwanted response to a stimulus with a desired response.