After Doing Something That Might Be Considered Unethical,a Rationalizer Says

question 41

Multiple Choice

After doing something that might be considered unethical,a rationalizer says: "It's not really illegal." This expresses a mistaken belief that:

• A)one's behavior is acceptable,especially in ambiguous situations.
• B)because someone can be found to benefit from the behavior,it is also in the individual's or the organization's best interests.
• C)a questionable behavior is really "safe" and will never be found out or made public.
• D)the organization's on behalf of whom the individual acts questionably)best interests stand above all others.
• E)as long as people have acted in good faith,their behavior is ethical.

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Definitions:

Caffeine

A stimulant found in coffee, tea, and various sodas and energy drinks, known for its ability to temporarily ward off drowsiness and restore alertness.

Stimulant

A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body, often used therapeutically to increase alertness or physical performance.

Depressant

A substance that reduces the functioning of the nervous system, often used to decrease anxiety and induce sleep.

Narcotic

A class of substances that relieve pain and induce a state of sleep or stupor; often associated with opioids, which can be both legal medications and illicit drugs.