Ethics Chapter 12 Test

Given the nature of morality as a function of benefits and harms and of treating persons with respect and disrespect, still sex is too personal to be a moral matter. True False

All moral theories will pose moral questions about sexual morality in the same way. True False

A consequentialist approach to judging sexual morality will ask whether one is using anyone or whether the sexual relation is an open one. True False

Whether or not sex is appropriate only within a married or committed relation according to a natural law perspective will depend on whether this is the most fitting or only fitting context for sex given what we are like. True False

Couples who cohabitate before getting married are more likely to divorce for this reason alone. True False

The abstinence only education with teens in the US seems to have led to a. decreased sexual activity b. increased sexual activity c. decreased sexually transmitted disease d. increased sexually transmitted disease

Which if the following is not a reason given for female circumcision? a. control over reproduction b. increasing sanitation c. reducing sexual pleasure d. protecting virginity

Which of the sexually transmitted diseases was left out of the Center for Disease Control Study referred to by MacKinnon? a. syphilis b. gonorrhea c. herpes d. chlamydia

To suggest that sex is only acceptable between consenting adults would rely on a. virtue ethics b. kantian ethics c. ulitarianism d. egoism

The belief that gay and lesbian should live openly in same-sex relationships, because doing so invites homophobic people to become more open and inclusive, comes under ________ reasoning. a. ulitarianism b. egoism c. virtue ethics d. kantian reasoning

Which of the following in not an example of utilitarian reasoning? a. One has an obligation to be true to one's own sexual identity so we can move toward a society that is not so homophobic b. The effect on the family should be considered when making choices about sex c. What people do privately is their business d. Sexual immorality will get a person sent to hell

Which of the following is the best example of the categorical imperative? a. Homosexual sex is unnatural b. We were not designed to have sex with same sex partners c. If everyone practiced homosexual sex, there would be no children d. Homophobia is destructive to children

The only proper context for sex given its nature is as part of a committed personal relation. a. ulitarian (U) b. kantian (K) c. natural law (NL)

Knowing myself, I will only feel good about sex with someone with whom I am in love so that is what I should guide my decisions by. a. ulitarian (U) b. kantian (K) c. natural law (NL)

No one should use another simply for his or her own sexual gratification. a. ulitarian (U) b. kantian (K) c. natural law (NL)

The only way to entice that person into a sexual relation would be to falsely promise faithfulness and exclusivity, and that would be wrong. a. ulitarian (U) b. kantian (K) c. natural law (NL)

The most fulfilling and satisfying sexual relation to aim at is one in which people are married and hoping for a child to come from their love. a. ulitarian (U) b. kantian (K) c. natural law (NL)

To the extent that sadomasochistic sex is enjoyable for some and hurts no one, there is nothing wrong with it. a. ulitarian (U) b. kantian (K) c. natural law (NL)

In order for a sexual relation with another person to be morally good, one must be honest and the relation must be voluntary. a. ulitarian (U) b. kantian (K) c. natural law (NL)

Certain sexual practices are unnatural and thus wrong. a. ulitarian (U) b. kantian (K) c. natural law (NL)