CH. 5 FHE

1) The study of knowledge is known as …

A) ethics.
B) philodoxy.
C) physiology.
D) epistemology.

Epistemology

The study of the nature of reality is known as …

A) ethics.
B) physiology.
C) metaphysics.
D) health education.

Metaphysics

According to the textbook, what are the three major areas of philosophy?

A) Nonmaleficence, the Golden Rule, and transcendentalism
B) Metaphysics, religion, and human secularism
C) Epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics
D) Christianity, Islam, and Judaism

Epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics

Which of the following reasons for behaving ethically was not stated by the authors of the textbook?

A) Ethical living provides for a better society for all.
B) Ethical behavior always assures a higher income.
C) Those that are ethical tend to lead healthier, more emotionally satisfying lives.
D) Ethical behavior it makes health education/promotion programs more effective.

Ethical behavior always assures a higher income.

The expected norms of a person who practices health education/promotion are found in …

A) an ethical decision making model.
B) a professional code of ethics.
C) their personal philosophy.
D) the job advertisements.

A professional code of ethics.

Which one of the explanations below was not used to explain why health education specialists should act ethically?

A) Other professionals expect ethical behavior.
B) Ethical behavior tends to lead to a healthier life.
C) Ethical behavior brings purpose to the life of an individual.
D) Health educators must aspire for a reputation that reflects a life of personal integrity.

Other professionals expect ethical behavior.

If you believe individuals should always have the right to choose what happens to their own bodies (e.g., abortion or euthanasia should be legal choices), your decision making is based upon which category of ethical theory?

A) Deontology
B) Capitalism
C) Epistemology
D) Teleology

Deontology

If you believe abortion should be legal only in cases of rape or incest, your decision making is most likely based upon which category of ethical theory?

A) Deontology
B) Beneficence
C) Epistemology
D) Teleology

Teleology

9) Teleological theories can best be summarized as …

A) do unto others as you would do unto yourself.
B) the end does not justify the means.
C) the end does justify the means.
D) if it feels good, do it.
pg 149

the end DOES justify the means.

Deontological theories can best be summarized as …

A) do unto others as you would do unto yourself.
B) the end does not justify the means.
C) the end does justify the means.
D) if it feels good, do it.
pg 149

the end DOES NOT justify the means

________ focus(es) on the actions that are right and wrong in the workplace and are of pubic matter.
A) Morals
B) Capitalism
C) Epistemology
D) Professional ethics

Professional Ethics

12) The purpose of a professional code of ethics is to …

A) provide a framework of shared values in which health education/promotion is practiced.
B) determine the salary range for health education specialists.
C) establish who can practice health education/promotion.
D) determine the skills and duties of the profession.

Provide a framework of shared values in which health education/promotion is practiced.

13) Which one of the following health education/promotion professional organizations was the first to develop a written code of ethics?

A) Eta Sigma Gamma
B) Society for Public Health Education, Inc.
C) American Public Health Association
D) American School Health Association

Society for Public Health Education, Inc.

15) The first step of the ethical decision making model presented in the text is …
A) self-reflection.
B) define the nature of the problem.
C) choose your alternative.
D) consider all possible consequences.

define the nature of the problem

What are the two techniques used to protect the privacy of program participants?

A) Confidentiality and anonymity
B) Informed consent and justice
C) Honesty and anonymity
D) Nonmaleficence and beneficence

Confidentiality and Anonymity

The obligation for health educators to provide service to all citizens is based upon which one of the following principles?

A) Justice
B) Honesty
C) Beneficence
D) Nonmaleficence

Beneficence

When a health education specialist encourages a specific behavior because its benefits far outweigh the potential for harm, which ethical principle has been applied?

A) Nonmaleficence
B) Value of life
C) Honesty
D) Justice

Nonmaleficence

The obligation for health educators to provide service to all citizens is based primarily upon which ethical principle?

A) Nonmaleficence
B) Value of life
C) Honesty
D) Justice

Justice

14) Which of the following is the correct order of the ten steps in ethical decision making?

1. Choose, act on your choice, and monitor the results
2. Consider the consequences of the alternatives
3. Consider the nature of the alternatives
4. Define the problem, identify the ethical issues, and seek answers to relevant questions
5. Identify alternatives
6. Reflect on yourself
7. Identify who will be affected
8. Apply the categorical imperative
9. Contemplate ultimate goals and ideals
10. Reflect on your society and your environment

A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
B) 4, 7, 2, 9, 3, 8, 10, 6, 5, 1
C) 4, 7, 9, 5, 3, 2, 6, 10, 8, 1
D) 4, 7, 1, 8, 10, 6, 2, 3, 5, 9

C) 4, 7, 9

Withholding health information that would help an individual make an informed decision about participating in a healthy behavior violates which one of the following ethical principles?

A) Autonomy
B) Value of life
C) Beneficence
D) Justice

Autonomy

The final step of the ethical decision making model presented in the text is …

A) self-reflection.
B) define the nature of the problem.
C) choose your alternative.
D) consider all possible consequences.

Choose your alternative

________ deals with if fair procedures exist and whether those procedures were followed.
A) Justice
B) Distributive justice
C) Procedural justice
D) Benevolence

Procedural Justice

When a health educator decides to encourage a specific behavior because its benefits far outweigh the potential harm, which ethical principle has been applied?

A) Justice
B) Honesty
C) Teleology
D) Value of life

Teleology

________ deals with the allocation of resources.

A) Allocation justice
B) Procedural justice
C) Distributive justice
D) Allowance justice

Distributive Justice

________ is being aware that an ethical problem exists.

A) Honesty
B) Justice
C) Moral sensitivity
D) Ethical decision-making

Moral Sensitivity

The basic concept associated with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 is …

A) privacy.
B) fairness.
C) autonomy.
D) nonmaleficence

Privacy