Ethics is MOST accurately defined as:
A) the philosophy of right and wrong, of moral duties, and of ideal professional behavior.
B) the professional behavior that a person's peers as well as the general public expect.
C) behavior that is consistent with the law and an attitude that society in general expects.
D) a code of conduct that can be defined by society, religion, or a person, affecting character, conduct, and conscience
Answer: A) the philosophy of right and wrong, of moral duties, and of ideal professional behavior.
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