EXAM Terms

Question 1

Ethics

Answer 1

Moral principles that govern a persons behaviour or conducting of an activity

Question 2

Morality

Answer 2

Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behaviour

Question 3

Principles

Answer 3

A fundamental truth that serves as the foundation for a system of belief

Question 4

Values

Answer 4

Principles or standards of behaviour, ones judgment of what is important in life

Question 5

Code of ethics

Answer 5

Document may outline the mission and values of the business or organisation

Question 6

Natural law

Answer 6

A body of unchanging moral principles regarded as a basis for all human conduct

Question 7

Pluralism

Answer 7

A society in which two or more religions, cultures and values coexist

Question 8

Beliefs

Answer 8

An acceptance that something exists or is true without proof

Question 9

Codes of conduct

Answer 9

Set of rules outlining the social norms, rules and responsibilities

Question 10

Sacred text

Answer 10

Various writings which religions consider to be central of their beliefs