10. A mental patient confides his intention to commit murder to his psychiatrist.
Though attempts to have the patient committed fail, the psychiatrist does not alert
the intended victim. This is an example of a _________________, in which
upholding the patient's right to confidentiality leads to the violation of the public's
right to safety from violent action.
a. Morally difficult choice.
b. Moral dilemma.
c. Win-win situation.
d. Crime.
11. Martha Henry decides to go to medical school, sacrificing her social life and other
interests to attend class, study, and get the grades that will ensure academic
success and a medical degree. Her goal direction, ambition, and hard-working
nature are the modes of conduct or _____________ that will ensure success.
a. Terminal values.
b. Instrumental values.
c. Beliefs.
d. Attitudes.
12. In the preceding situation (exercise 11), academic success wins out over a busy
social life and time for hobbies as Martha's:
a. Terminal value.
b. Instrumental value.
c. Belief.
d. Attitude.
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