Ethics

Ethics Study Guide For questions 70-74, consider the following case study: Lisa is five months pregnant and was at r sk for lo ing the fetus several times. Doctors managed to save the pregnancy by hospitalizing her since the pregnancy began (i.e., she has been in the hospital for five months). Unfortunately, she developed personal health complications directly related to the pregnancy. Her doctors informed her that she is at great risk for stroke and death if she continues with the pregnancy. She is also told that the fetus is significantly underdeveloped and most likely would not survive outside the womb. Lisa loves being pregnant and enjoys having children around her to nurture. She feels motherhood is her one true calling and she naturally does it well. Her husband, Joe, supports her decisions. Lisa’s father, a devout Catholic, is strongly against abortion. Lisa’s mother has been helping Joe take care of two young children, both at home and under eight years of age. Lisa’s mother has told Lisa several times that it is exhausting for her and Joe to take care of the two children. 70. Who holds utilitarian views? a. Lisa’s mother b. Lisa’s father c. Lisa’s physician d. Joe 71. What can be assumed about Lisa’s views? a. They are based on ethics of care b. They are based on the principles of the divine command theory c. They are egocentric d.

Both A and B 72. Whose behavior is altruistic? a. Lisa’s father’s behavior b. Lisa’s physician’s behavior c. Lisa’s mother’s behavior d. All of the above 73. Who does not have egotistical views? a. Lisa’s mother b. Joe c. Lisa d. None of the above 74. Who has views that are most like the divine command theory? a. Joe b. Lisa’s physician c. Lisa’s mother d. Lisa’s father

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