Mary is a newly hired police officer. One day, she observes two fellow officers removing drugs from the evidence room. Mary's values include a devotion to loyalty, so she is inclined to protect her fellow officers. At the same time, she also believes in upholding the law. Mary's decision to report the crime had negative effects for the two officers involved, and for Mary personally. However, the rest of the community has benefited from the removal of corrupt police officers. A(n) ______________ viewpoint would find this outcome to be ethical.
A. absolutist
B. utilitarian
C. egoist
D. imperative
Answer: B
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a. a specific situation that she fears and avoids b. a consistent fear of leaving her home c. symptoms lasting six months or more d. had four or more panic attacks in the past year
Baby Li is participating in a research study in which his physical growth is measured once a day. Li's parents were surprised to find out that monthly measurements of height showed gradual increases, but daily measurements revealed growth spurts that sometimes lasted up to 24 hours. This example supports the assertion that physical growth is:
A. primarily characterized by continuity. B. primarily characterized by discontinuity. C. both continuous and discontinuous. D. characterized neither by continuity nor discontinuity.
Saltiness and sourness appear to be
a. based on a lock-and-key match between molecules and the receptors. b. triggered by a direct flow of charged atoms into the tips of the taste cells. c. triggered by the otolith organs in the taste buds. d. based on the place theory of olfaction.
Approach-avoidance conflict is the least stressful type of conflict
Indicate whether the statement is true or false