Self Quiz Chapter 3: Autonomy, Moral Agency, and Self-identity

. According to relational autonomy,

relationships are important for developing autonomy.

autonomous individuals create relationships, relationships do not create autonomous individuals.

our dependence on others was greater in past societies than in modern societies.

being dependent upon others via relationships greatly diminishes our autonomy.

. If a person is in such severe pain that their autonomy is limited, then that person is under a(n)

external constraint.

internal compulsion.

living will.

All of the above

. When we make a choice that only refers to our personal values to guide us, we make a(n) _______ choice.

independent

competent

authentic

None of the above

. It is _______ to interfere with an autonomous individual's choices.

always wrong

usually wrong

usually acceptable

always acceptable

. Our most mundane or habitual choices are usually considered _______ choices.

independent

competent

authentic

All of the above

. When we evaluate some of our own personal values, we are acting at the level of _______ choice.

independent

competent

authentic

None of the above

. A positive and healthy end to exploration can bring an individual to the point of

diffusion.

foreclosure.

death.

self-identity.

. We should not assume that most ordinary adults are autonomous. Most are not, and even the few that are not usually responsible for their actions.

True

False

. Suppose I make a fully authentic choice. Then that enables me to make my next choice authentically as well without having to reassess any of my values.

True

False

. Having made his life commitments, an adolescent is then ready to move into the stage of sustained exploration.

True

False

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