The theory that human behavior is based on specific human needs that must often be
met in a specific order. Abraham Maslow is the best-known psychologist for this theory -
answer needs-based motivation
Decision-making theory that judges the rightness or wrongness based on the outcomes
or predicted outcomes - answer teleological or consequence-oriented theory
A consequence-oriented theory that states that decisions should be made by
determining what results will produce the best outcome for the most people - answer
utilitarianism
Used in utilitarianism; requires that the rule used in making a decision must bring about
positive results when generalized to a wide variety of situations - answer principle of
utility
Decision-making theory that states that the rightness or wrongness of the act depends
on its intrinsic nature and not the outcome of the act - answer deontological or duty-
oriented theory
A rule that is considered universal law binding on everyone and requiring action -
answer categorical imperative
The capacity to be one's own person and make one's own decisions without being
manipulated by external forces - answer autonomy
Acts performed by a health care practitioner to help people stay healthy or recover from
illness - answer beneficence
Keeping medical information strictly private - answer confidentiality
Providing to an individual what is his or her due - answer justice
Being faithful to the scope of the services for which you are licensed, certified, or
registered - answer role fidelity
Truth telling - answer veracity
Refers to the theory that people who have moral virtues will make the right decisions -
answer virtue ethics
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