Question 1

Give a brief exampGive a brief example of an ethical dilemma in the use of authority.

Accepted Answer

For example,using authority to promote personal values,to escape accountability for wrongdoing,or police acceptance of gratuities,free meals,discounts,gifts,privileges,etc.

Question 2

Proponents of which ethical theory argue that every society has a different moral code that explains which acts are permitted or not?

Accepted Answer

A) ethical relativism 
B) cultural relativism 
C) extreme or individual relativism 
D) ethical absolutism 
A) ethical relativism 
B) cultural relativism 
C) extreme or individual relativism 
D) ethical absolutism B

Question 3

Which of the following is considered valid regardless of the thought and feeling?

Accepted Answer

A) ethical relativism 
B) cultural relativism 
C) extreme or individual relativism 
D) ethical absolutism 
A) ethical relativism 
B) cultural relativism 
C) extreme or individual relativism 
D) ethical absolutism D

Question 4

The principles of understanding,tolerance,standing up and fallibility are all parts of the theory of ethical ______.

Accepted Answer

A) relativism 
B) pluralism 
C) absolutism 
D) exoneration 
A) relativism 
B) pluralism 
C) absolutism 
D) exoneration

Question 5

The criminalization of immigration,or "crimmigration," is an example of an ethical problem in ______.

Accepted Answer

A) the use of authority 
B) the relationship between personal and professional interests 
C) criminal justice and public policy 
D) information sharing 
A) the use of authority 
B) the relationship between personal and professional interests 
C) criminal justice and public policy 
D) information sharing

Question 6

A(n)____________ consists of the relationships between two or more microsystems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________ consists of the relationships between two...

Question 7

What is the purpose of normative ethics?

Accepted Answer

It takes into accoun

Question 8

Ethical pluralism and ethical relativism are similar in that both tend to reject moral or ethical absolutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to Engels,monogamous marriage developed to solve which problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  inheritance 
B)  infidelity 
C)  insecurity 
D)  infatuation 
A)  inheritance 
B)  infidelity 
C)  insecurity 
D)  infatuation

Question 10

Divine Command Theory argues that ______.

Accepted Answer

A) religion is the only basis one should use to make moral decisions 
B) natural law and religion command that individuals do the right thing 
C) what is morally right is what God directs,and conversely,what is morally wrong is what God prohibits 
D) we are unable to be critical thinkers if we do not value religion 
A) religion is the only basis one should use to make moral decisions 
B) natural law and religion command that individuals do the right thing 
C) what is morally right is what God directs,and conversely,what is morally wrong is what God prohibits 
D) we are unable to be critical thinkers if we do not value religion

Question 11

Which of the following does not reflect the views of an ethical pluralist?

Accepted Answer

A) There is no possibility that there are moral absolutes. 
B) We can learn from the morality of other societies. 
C) We must accept the fact that there are differences in the morality of different societies. 
D) We should be willing to have our own society's shortcomings exposed. 
A) There is no possibility that there are moral absolutes. 
B) We can learn from the morality of other societies. 
C) We must accept the fact that there are differences in the morality of different societies. 
D) We should be willing to have our own society's shortcomings exposed.

Question 12

Which of the following is the first of the six recommended steps in solving an ethical dilemma?

Accepted Answer

A) identifying available options 
B) collecting all relevant facts 
C) identifying the fact that one is faced with an ethical dilemma and clearly stating it 
D) identifying relevant personal values 
A) identifying available options 
B) collecting all relevant facts 
C) identifying the fact that one is faced with an ethical dilemma and clearly stating it 
D) identifying relevant personal values

Question 13

A sense of discomfort or tension felt by one who has difficulty meeting role expectations is called ______________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A sense of discomfort or tension felt...

Question 14

According to Holmes (1998),which of the following agree that there is moral right and wrong but contend what is right for one,may be wrong for another?

Accepted Answer

A) ethical relativism 
B) cultural relativism 
C) extreme or individual relativism 
D) ethical absolutism 
A) ethical relativism 
B) cultural relativism 
C) extreme or individual relativism 
D) ethical absolutism

Question 15

Which of the following beliefs do not reflect of a divine command theory believer?

Accepted Answer

A) Ethical standards of conduct are derived from the interpretation of religion. 
B) Divine commands will necessarily have to be drawn from a variety of religious texts. 
C) The divine commands right conduct because it is right. 
D) Divine commands are those that arise from superstition. 
A) Ethical standards of conduct are derived from the interpretation of religion. 
B) Divine commands will necessarily have to be drawn from a variety of religious texts. 
C) The divine commands right conduct because it is right. 
D) Divine commands are those that arise from superstition.

Question 16

Ethics of withholding information from a client,the court,or police,is an example of an ethical problem ______.

Accepted Answer

A) resulting from policing policies 
B) in information sharing 
C) dealing with human rights issues in the criminal justice system 
D) in the media reporting of crime 
A) resulting from policing policies 
B) in information sharing 
C) dealing with human rights issues in the criminal justice system 
D) in the media reporting of crime

Question 17

Which theory is often used as a basis for family therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  structural functionalist theory 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  symbolic interactionist theory 
D)  feminist theory 
A)  structural functionalist theory 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  symbolic interactionist theory 
D)  feminist theory

Question 18

Engaging in or promoting professional activities that are contrary to personal values is an example of an ethical problem in ______.

Accepted Answer

A) the use of authority 
B) the relationship between personal and professional interests 
C) personal and professional commitments to clients 
D) criminal justice and public policy 
A) the use of authority 
B) the relationship between personal and professional interests 
C) personal and professional commitments to clients 
D) criminal justice and public policy

Question 19

What is "natural law?"

Accepted Answer

Laws that govern hum

Question 20

Cultural and ethical relativism are similar approaches to ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Give a brief exampGive a brief example of an ethical dilemma in the use of authority.

Proponents of which ethical theory argue that every society has a different moral code that explains which acts are permitted or not?

Which of the following is considered valid regardless of the thought and feeling?

The principles of understanding,tolerance,standing up and fallibility are all parts of the theory of ethical ______.

The criminalization of immigration,or "crimmigration," is an example of an ethical problem in ______.

A(n)____________ consists of the relationships between two or more microsystems.

What is the purpose of normative ethics?

Ethical pluralism and ethical relativism are similar in that both tend to reject moral or ethical absolutes.

According to Engels,monogamous marriage developed to solve which problem?

Divine Command Theory argues that ______.

Which of the following does not reflect the views of an ethical pluralist?

Which of the following is the first of the six recommended steps in solving an ethical dilemma?

A sense of discomfort or tension felt by one who has difficulty meeting role expectations is called ______________________.

According to Holmes (1998),which of the following agree that there is moral right and wrong but contend what is right for one,may be wrong for another?

Which of the following beliefs do not reflect of a divine command theory believer?

Ethics of withholding information from a client,the court,or police,is an example of an ethical problem ______.

Which theory is often used as a basis for family therapy?

Engaging in or promoting professional activities that are contrary to personal values is an example of an ethical problem in ______.

What is "natural law?"

Cultural and ethical relativism are similar approaches to ethics.

Police Ethics: the Nature of Policing and Police Corruption

Police Ethics: Use of Force,investigations,interrogations,and Lying

Racial Discrimination in the Criminal Justice System

Judges,lawyers,and Ethics

The Purpose of Criminal Punishment

Ethics in Corrections: the Nature of Corrections

Ethics in Corrections: Guarding Ethically

The Ethics of Criminal Justice Policy Making

Ethics and the War on Terrorism

Media Ethics and Criminal Justice

Duty and Principle

Considering the Consequences

The Importance of Character

Egoism,pleasure,and Indifference

A Sense of Justice

Caring for Others

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Exam 1: The Importance of Ethics in Criminal Justice

Give a brief exampGive a brief example of an ethical dilemma in the use of authority.

Proponents of which ethical theory argue that every society has a different moral code that explains which acts are permitted or not?

Which of the following is considered valid regardless of the thought and feeling?

The principles of understanding,tolerance,standing up and fallibility are all parts of the theory of ethical ______.

The criminalization of immigration,or "crimmigration," is an example of an ethical problem in ______.

A(n)____________ consists of the relationships between two or more microsystems.

What is the purpose of normative ethics?

Ethical pluralism and ethical relativism are similar in that both tend to reject moral or ethical absolutes.

According to Engels,monogamous marriage developed to solve which problem?

Divine Command Theory argues that ______.

Which of the following does not reflect the views of an ethical pluralist?

Which of the following is the first of the six recommended steps in solving an ethical dilemma?

A sense of discomfort or tension felt by one who has difficulty meeting role expectations is called ______________________.

According to Holmes (1998),which of the following agree that there is moral right and wrong but contend what is right for one,may be wrong for another?

Which of the following beliefs do not reflect of a divine command theory believer?

Ethics of withholding information from a client,the court,or police,is an example of an ethical problem ______.

Which theory is often used as a basis for family therapy?

Engaging in or promoting professional activities that are contrary to personal values is an example of an ethical problem in ______.

What is "natural law?"

Cultural and ethical relativism are similar approaches to ethics.

Police Ethics: the Nature of Policing and Police Corruption

Police Ethics: Use of Force,investigations,interrogations,and Lying

Racial Discrimination in the Criminal Justice System

Judges,lawyers,and Ethics

The Purpose of Criminal Punishment

Ethics in Corrections: the Nature of Corrections

Ethics in Corrections: Guarding Ethically

The Ethics of Criminal Justice Policy Making

Ethics and the War on Terrorism

Media Ethics and Criminal Justice

Duty and Principle

Considering the Consequences

The Importance of Character

Egoism,pleasure,and Indifference

A Sense of Justice

Caring for Others

Filters