Question 1

According to cognitive moral development theory, individuals move to a higher reasoning stage:

Accepted Answer

A)   Every time they encounter a more difficult ethical dilemma.
B)   When there is a contradiction between his or her current moral reasoning stage and the next higher one.
C)   As they grow older.
D)   None of these. An individual's level of moral reasoning does not change after he or she becomes an adult.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Neutral language can be used to make an unethical action seem less problematic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   People's locus of control is relatively stable, but can change over time.
B)   People are born with a particular locus of control.
C)   People are either internal or external. Locus of control is not a continuum.
D)   People with high external locus of control believe their life is a product of their own efforts.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lawrence Kohlberg developed the cognitive moral development theory by studying male adult behavior.
B)   The cognitive moral development theory focuses primarily on how people decide what course of action is morally right.
C)   Cognitive moral development is an individual difference that impacts the way people think about an ethical dilemma.
D)   Individuals can comprehend and use all stages of reasoning below their own.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

The _______ of an issue is higher when the consequences for others are potentially large, the consequences are relatively immediate and likely to occur, and the potential victims are psychologically or physically close to the decision maker.

Accepted Answer

A)   moral intensity
B)   idealism
C)   locus of control
D)   MachiavellianismE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

If you use the argument, "it's their own fault" when people get hurt or are victimized by bad corporate decisions, you are prescribing to which of these moral disengagements?

Accepted Answer

A)   Diffusion of responsibility
B)   Moral justification
C)   Attribution of blame
D)   Displacement of responsibilityE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Matching Kohlberg's Levels of Moral Reasoning (options may be used more than once) 
-Focused on interpersonal trust and social approval.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage 1
B)  Stage 2
C)  Stage 3
D)  Stage 4
E)  Stage 5F) Stage 6G) A) and F)
H) B) and D)

Question 8

Ethical conflict is almost exclusively influenced by individual differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A _______ person recognizes that rules and laws often exist for good reason, and she follows them because the social system works better when everyone does that.

Accepted Answer

A)   Stage 3
B)   Stage 6
C)   Stage 4
D)   Stage 1E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cognitive biases are the result of trying to reduce uncertainty and simplify the world.
B)   Cognitive biases are an individual difference and do not affect all human beings in the same way.
C)   Business executives and students are generally reserved about their knowledge of the facts.
D)   People are generally good at thinking of the consequences of their decisions outside of their immediate family and friends.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

A)   Moral reasoning can be increased through training.
B)   A more-principled individual is less likely to cheat.
C)   When an organization's leader is characterized by high moral development, the entire ethical climate of the organization is stronger.
D)   Employee satisfaction and commitment are not related to the leader's moral development.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

In Kohlberg's theory, adherence to any principle qualifies as "principled" thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (options may be used more than once) 
-Unconscious distortion of information in order to maintain a positive self-image.

Accepted Answer

A)  confirmation bias
B)  illusion of optimism
C)  illusion of control
D)  illusion of superiorityE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 3: Deciding Whats Right: a Psychological Approach

The _______ of an issue is higher when the consequences for others are potentially large, the consequences are relatively immediate and likely to occur, and the potential victims are psychologically or physically close to the decision maker.

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following is false?

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following is true?

Correct Answer
verified

A _______ person recognizes that rules and laws often exist for good reason, and she follows them because the social system works better when everyone does that.

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following is false?

Correct Answer
verified

If you use the argument, "it's their own fault" when people get hurt or are victimized by bad corporate decisions, you are prescribing to which of these moral disengagements?

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following is true?

Correct Answer
verified

Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (options may be used more than once) -Unconscious distortion of information in order to maintain a positive self-image.

Correct Answer
verified

According to cognitive moral development theory, individuals move to a higher reasoning stage:

Correct Answer
verified

Neutral language can be used to make an unethical action seem less problematic.

Correct Answer
verified

In Kohlberg's theory, adherence to any principle qualifies as "principled" thinking.

Correct Answer
verified

Ethical conflict is almost exclusively influenced by individual differences.

Correct Answer
verified

Matching Kohlberg's Levels of Moral Reasoning (options may be used more than once) -Focused on interpersonal trust and social approval.

Correct Answer
verified

Exam 3: Deciding Whats Right: a Psychological Approach

The _______ of an issue is higher when the consequences for others are potentially large, the consequences are relatively immediate and likely to occur, and the potential victims are psychologically or physically close to the decision maker.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is false?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is true?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A _______ person recognizes that rules and laws often exist for good reason, and she follows them because the social system works better when everyone does that.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is false?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

If you use the argument, "it's their own fault" when people get hurt or are victimized by bad corporate decisions, you are prescribing to which of these moral disengagements?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is true?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (options may be used more than once) -Unconscious distortion of information in order to maintain a positive self-image.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

According to cognitive moral development theory, individuals move to a higher reasoning stage:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Neutral language can be used to make an unethical action seem less problematic.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

In Kohlberg's theory, adherence to any principle qualifies as "principled" thinking.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Ethical conflict is almost exclusively influenced by individual differences.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Matching Kohlberg's Levels of Moral Reasoning (options may be used more than once) -Focused on interpersonal trust and social approval.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified