Computer Ethics Quiz #2 Prep

Introduction to Behavioral Ethics

Define Behavioral Ethics

Field of study that investigates why people make the ethical and unethical decisions that they do.

Reason for Behavioral Ethics

To gain insights into how people can improve their ethical decision making and behavior.

Answer: “Why do good people do bad things?”

Conformity Bias

Tendency to take behavioral cues from others rather than exercise independent judgement.

Role Morality

Tendency to use different moral standards for the different roles we play in society.

Overconfidence Bias

Tendency to be more confident in our ability to act ethically than is objectively justified by our abilities and moral character.