Etika Review Flash Card
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What is critical thinking?
The ability to objectively assess information, arguments, and evidence to arrive at sound judgments.
Define egocentrism.
The tendency for individuals to view their own opinions, beliefs, or convictions as the only valid basis for determining the truth of a statement.
What is sociocentrism?
When a community or social group imposes its worldview on others, expecting adherence to promote the group’s interests.
List the key components of critical thinking.
- Analysis
- Evaluation
- Inference
- Explanation
- Self-Regulation
What is ethical decision-making?
Evaluating and choosing options that align with ethical principles.
What does respect for autonomy mean?
Valuing individuals’ rights to make informed choices about their lives.
What is beneficence?
Aiming to promote the well-being of others and minimize harm.
What is justice in ethical decision-making?
Ensuring fairness in how benefits and burdens are distributed.
Define accountability in the context of ethics.
Taking responsibility for one’s actions and their outcomes.
What are the common frameworks for analyzing ethical arguments?
- Consequentialism
- Deontology
- Virtue Ethics
- Care Ethics
What is the appeal to emotion logical fallacy?
Using emotional manipulation to persuade rather than presenting rational arguments.
Define confirmation bias.
The tendency to seek out information that supports one’s existing beliefs while ignoring contradictory evidence.
What is political sociology?
The study of processes involved in determining and implementing public goals and the use of power by members concerned.
What is power in political sociology?
The capacity to take independent action in the face of resistance from persons, groups, or rules.
Who described power as sovereignty?
John Austin.
What is authority?
Institutionalized power or legitimate power.
List factors determining the legitimacy of power.
- Consent
- Justification
- Institutionalization
- Effectiveness
What is ethical relativism?
The belief that there are no universal standards for right and wrong; what is considered right in one society may be wrong in another.
What does utilitarianism emphasize?
The greatest good for the majority.
Define workplace ethics.
The moral principles that govern professional behavior, ensuring fairness, integrity, and respect among employees and employers.
What is the self?
A combination of beliefs, values, personality, and experiences that evolves over time.
What are the two main influences on self-formation?
- Nature (genetic and biological influences)
- Nurture (environmental, cultural, and social influences)
What are the three main components of self-concept according to Carl Rogers?
- Self-Image
- Self-Esteem
- Ideal Self
What is the focus of Sigmund Freud’s psychodynamic theory?
The division of personality into id, ego, and superego.