Exam 5: Ethical Perspectives

Caregivers can get caught up in empathy and deny their own needs.

One caution of altruism is that the extent of obligations is a little too clear.

______ theory is best applied to democratic societies.

Pragmatism was the dominant philosophical movement in the United States from the Civil War through World War II.

______ followers do not wait to be asked.

______ followers believe it is important to express their opinions and to offer input to their leaders when asked.

Describe the applications of altruism.

In ______, decision-makers conduct a series of imaginary thought experiments to visualize how their decisions could turn out.

Describe the applications of pragmatism.

______ emphasized that individual growth is the ultimate goal of moral decision-making.

Discuss the four steps for conducting a utilitarian analysis of an ethical problem.

List the "cautions" of Kant's perspective.

In the event of large-scale medical emergencies, a medical staff may need to make tough decisions on who should be prioritized for medical care based on a patient's likelihood to survive. This is an example of which ethical approach?

Name and explain Rawls's principles of justice.

______ followers see themselves in subordinate position.

______ is integral to altruistic leadership.

One of the cautions of pragmatism lacks a ______.

______ altruistic behaviors include team building, participative group decision-making, and minority advancement programs.

One caution is that Rawls's principles can only be applied to democratic societies.

______ is based on the premise that ethical choices should be based on their consequences.