A group of students have been challenged to prioritize ethical practice when working with a marginalized population. How should the students best understand the concept of ethics?
A) The formal, systematic study of moral beliefs
B) The informal study of patterns of ideal behavior
C) The adherence to culturally rooted, behavioral norms
D) The adherence to informal personal values
Ans: A
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In essence, ethics is the formal, systematic study of moral beliefs, whereas morality is the adherence to informal personal values.
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