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CR · Critical Reasoning
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Some researchers argue that compassionate reactions are forms of ethical behavior. They have noted that young kids who see someone in pain often show concern and try to help, leading them to believe that ethical behavior starts early in childhood. Conversely, another group of researchers contends that compassionate reactions alone do not constitute ethical behavior, asserting that for behavior to be deemed ethical, it must stem from a solid grasp of ethical principles and a certain level of ethical reasoning ability. Based on children's simplistic verbal reactions to moral scenarios, these researchers conclude that children do not possess the necessary ethical reasoning skills for their actions, no matter how caring, to be classified as ethical.
Which of the following statements aligns with the views of the first group of researchers and contradicts the views of the second group?
Which of the following statements aligns with the views of the first group of researchers and contradicts the views of the second group?
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A) Animals like cats and dogs, which cannot engage in ethical reasoning but can show compassion, are capable of ethical behavior.
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B) Individuals with strong compassionate reactions tend to have better ethical reasoning skills than those with weaker compassionate reactions.
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C) Individuals with strong compassionate reactions are less likely to possess ethical reasoning skills compared to those with weaker compassionate reactions.
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D) Ethical principles are challenging to comprehend.
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E) The ethicality of an action should be evaluated based on the intention behind it rather than its outcomes.
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pulkitJan 11, 2025
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