Ethical Decision-Making Models MCQs

Which ethical decision-making model focuses on maximizing utility or outcomes? A) Virtue ethics B) Deontological ethics C) Utilitarianism D) Contractarianism Answer: C The ethical decision-making model that emphasizes duty and universal moral principles is known as: A) Utilitarianism B) Virtue ethics C) Deontological ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: C Which ethical decision-making model evaluates actions based on their conformity to moral rules or duties? A) Virtue ethics B) Deontological ethics C) Utilitarianism D) Contractarianism Answer: B The ethical decision-making model that focuses on the character traits of the individual is: A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: C Which ethical decision-making model considers the consequences of actions in terms of maximizing happiness or well-being? A) Deontological ethics B) Virtue ethics C) Utilitarianism D) Contractarianism Answer: C In ethical decision-making, a utilitarian approach would prioritize actions that: A) Uphold moral duties and principles B) Maximize overall happiness or utility C) Develop virtuous character traits D) Follow contractual agreements Answer: B The ethical decision-making model that emphasizes the importance of personal character and integrity is: A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: C A deontological ethical approach would prioritize actions that: A) Maximize happiness for the majority B) Are in accordance with moral duties and rules C) Develop virtuous character traits D) Follow contractual agreements Answer: B Which ethical decision-making model focuses on the reciprocal agreements or contracts between individuals? A) Contractarianism B) Virtue ethics C) Utilitarianism D) Deontological ethics Answer: A The ethical decision-making model that considers the long-term consequences of actions and their impact on society is: A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: D In ethical decision-making, a virtue ethics approach would emphasize the importance of: A) Maximizing happiness for the majority B) Following moral duties and principles C) Developing virtuous character traits D) Upholding contractual agreements Answer: C The ethical decision-making model that considers fairness, reciprocity, and mutual benefit is: A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: D Which ethical decision-making model focuses on the inherent goodness or badness of actions themselves? A) Virtue ethics B) Deontological ethics C) Utilitarianism D) Contractarianism Answer: B A contractarian approach to ethics would prioritize actions that: A) Maximize overall happiness or utility B) Uphold moral duties and principles C) Promote mutual benefit and fairness D) Develop virtuous character traits Answer: C The ethical decision-making model that emphasizes the importance of cultivating excellence and moral virtues is: A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: C Which ethical decision-making model is most concerned with the moral character of the individual? A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: C A utilitarian approach to ethics would prioritize actions that: A) Maximize overall happiness or utility B) Uphold moral duties and principles C) Promote mutual benefit and fairness D) Develop virtuous character traits Answer: A The ethical decision-making model that considers the inherent rights and dignity of individuals is: A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: B A contractarian ethical approach would emphasize the importance of: A) Maximizing happiness for the majority B) Following moral duties and principles C) Promoting mutual benefit and fairness D) Developing virtuous character traits Answer: C In ethical decision-making, a contractarian approach would prioritize actions that: A) Maximize overall happiness or utility B) Uphold moral duties and principles C) Promote mutual benefit and fairness D) Develop virtuous character traits Answer: C The ethical decision-making model that emphasizes the importance of maintaining trust and social contracts is: A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: D Which ethical decision-making model is primarily concerned with the consequences of actions? A) Virtue ethics B) Deontological ethics C) Utilitarianism D) Contractarianism Answer: C An ethical decision-making model that focuses on the intentions behind actions rather than outcomes is: A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: B The ethical decision-making model that prioritizes actions that align with moral duties and principles is: A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: BIn ethical decision-making, a contractarian approach would prioritize actions that: A) Maximize overall happiness or utility B) Uphold moral duties and principles C) Promote mutual benefit and fairness D) Develop virtuous character traits Answer: C Which ethical decision-making model is focused on the cultivation of moral virtues and excellence? A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: C The ethical decision-making model that emphasizes the consequences of actions in terms of maximizing happiness is: A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: A An ethical decision-making model that evaluates actions based on their inherent rightness or wrongness is: A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: B The ethical decision-making model that considers the long-term impact of actions on society is: A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: D A virtue ethics approach to ethics would emphasize the importance of: A) Maximizing overall happiness or utility B) Following moral duties and principles C) Developing virtuous character traits D) Upholding contractual agreements Answer: C The ethical decision-making model that prioritizes actions based on their conformity to moral rules or duties is: A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: B In ethical decision-making, a deontological approach would prioritize actions that: A) Maximize overall happiness or utility B) Uphold moral duties and principles C) Promote mutual benefit and fairness D) Develop virtuous character traits Answer: B The ethical decision-making model that emphasizes reciprocity, fairness, and mutual benefit is: A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: D A utilitarian approach to ethics would prioritize actions that: A) Maximize overall happiness or utility B) Uphold moral duties and principles C) Promote mutual benefit and fairness D) Develop virtuous character traits Answer: A The ethical decision-making model that focuses on the character traits of the individual is: A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: C A deontological ethical approach would prioritize actions that: A) Maximize overall happiness or utility B) Uphold moral duties and principles C) Promote mutual benefit and fairness D) Develop virtuous character traits Answer: B The ethical decision-making model that considers the consequences of actions in terms of maximizing happiness or well-being is: A) Deontological ethics B) Virtue ethics C) Utilitarianism D) Contractarianism Answer: C An ethical decision-making model that evaluates actions based on their inherent rightness or wrongness is: A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: B The ethical decision-making model that prioritizes actions based on their conformity to moral rules or duties is: A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: B In ethical decision-making, a deontological approach would prioritize actions that: A) Maximize overall happiness or utility B) Uphold moral duties and principles C) Promote mutual benefit and fairness D) Develop virtuous character traits Answer: B A contractarian ethical approach would emphasize the importance of: A) Maximizing overall happiness or utility B) Following moral duties and principles C) Promoting mutual benefit and fairness D) Developing virtuous character traits Answer: C The ethical decision-making model that emphasizes the consequences of actions in terms of maximizing happiness is: A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: A An ethical decision-making model that focuses on the intentions behind actions rather than outcomes is: A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: B The ethical decision-making model that prioritizes actions based on their conformity to moral rules or duties is: A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: B In ethical decision-making, a deontological approach would prioritize actions that: A) Maximize overall happiness or utility B) Uphold moral duties and principles C) Promote mutual benefit and fairness D) Develop virtuous character traits Answer: B The ethical decision-making model that emphasizes the consequences of actions in terms of maximizing happiness or well-being is: A) Deontological ethics B) Virtue ethics C) Utilitarianism D) Contractarianism Answer: C An ethical decision-making model that evaluates actions based on their inherent rightness or wrongness is: A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: B The ethical decision-making model that prioritizes actions based on their conformity to moral rules or duties is: A) Utilitarianism B) Deontological ethics C) Virtue ethics D) Contractarianism Answer: B. In ethical decision-making, a deontological approach would prioritize actions that: – A) Maximize overall happiness or utility – B) Uphold moral duties and principles – C) Promote mutual benefit and fairness – D) Develop virtuous character traits – Answer: B