Question 1

This term describes how people form moral reasoning as they develop intellectually

Accepted Answer

Moral psychology is the study of how people understand and develop moral reasoning as they grow intellectually.

Question 2

Ethics comes from the Spanish word ethoxs and means customs, conduct or character

Accepted Answer

Ethics comes from the Greek word "ethos," which means customs, conduct, or character.

Question 3

This type of ethics includes the use of ethical theories and is also known as practical ethics.

Accepted Answer

Applied ethics involves the practical application of ethical theories to real-world situations and issues.

Question 4

This type of ethics is also called prescriptive ethics.

Accepted Answer

Normative ethics is also known as prescriptive ethics because it is concerned with establishing how things should or ought to be, formulating moral rules, and prescribing ethical behavior.

Question 5

This type of ethics is also called comparative ethics.

Accepted Answer

Descriptive ethics is also known as comparative ethics because it involves the study of people's beliefs about morality, comparing different cultures and societies.

Question 6

The American College of Healthcare Executives implements a Code of Ethics, which describes which type of ethics?

Accepted Answer

Applied ethics is the branch of ethics that deals with specific, practical problems and issues. The American College of Healthcare Executives' Code of Ethics is an example of applied ethics because it provides guidance on how healthcare executives should behave in specific situations.

Question 7

The five overarching principles that guide public health ethics include: autonomy, austerity, beneficence, non-maleficence, social justice

Accepted Answer

The five overarching principles that guide public health ethics are typically autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, and sometimes utility or respect for persons, but not austerity.

Question 8

The term that describes the obligation to first do no harm or to avoid unnecessary harm is non-maleficence.

Accepted Answer

Non-maleficence is a principle in medical ethics that emphasizes the obligation to not inflict harm intentionally and to avoid unnecessary harm.

Question 9

The term that is rooted in the Hippocratic Oath meaning to act in a positive manner for the benefit of a patient is self-determination.

Accepted Answer

The term is "beneficence," which refers to acting in the best interest of the patient, while "self-determination" refers to the patient's right to make their own decisions.

Question 10

Principles interwoven in in the organization's policies, procedures and administrative practices contribute to creation of an ethics-focused culture.

Accepted Answer

Policies, procedures, and administrative practices that incorporate ethical principles help establish and reinforce an ethics-focused culture within an organization.

Question 11

The WHO integrates basic principles into its standards of conduct. Which of the following is not one of their basic principles?

Accepted Answer

The WHO's basic principles do not include professional commitment.

Question 12

Cultural competency is…

Accepted Answer

Cultural competency involves being respectful and responsive to the cultural backgrounds of individuals, ensuring effective communication and interaction.

Question 13

Inclusiveness is…

Accepted Answer

The answer of Inclusiveness is…
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Question 14

Representation is…

Accepted Answer

Representation involves reflecting the diversity of employees, patients/clients, and communities in various aspects such as demographics and experiences.

Quiz 11: Ethics for Public Health Managers and Workforce Diversity