Chapter 22 Self-Quiz

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. Which of the following is a potential problem of human genetic engineering discussed in this chapter?

It might lead to eugenics. correct incorrect

It might eliminate genetic disorders such as high-functioning autism that are beneficial to society. correct incorrect

It might deepen inequalities that already exist, such as those between the rich and the poor. correct incorrect

all of the above correct incorrect

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. A premise in the benefits argument is that if a practice provides great benefits __________, then it is morally legitimate.

and only violates people's negative rights correct incorrect

and only violates people's positive rights, correct incorrect

to many people and harms very few correct incorrect

to many people and violates no one's rights correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is an objection that reasonable opponents raise against genetic engineering?

Genetic engineering has substantial potential harms. correct incorrect

Genetic engineering has substantial potential benefits. correct incorrect

Genetic engineering has no potential benefits. correct incorrect

none of the above correct incorrect

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. What is the name given to the fact that it is difficult to conclude that outcomes in one context will carry over to a different context?

the Genetic Problem correct incorrect

the Abstraction Problem correct incorrect

the Idealization Problem correct incorrect

the Extrapolation Problem correct incorrect

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. What argument that relies on the claim that genetic engineering will enable those who are wealthier to become even better looking, immune to various diseases, and more intelligent?

the Injustice Argument correct incorrect

the Inequality Argument correct incorrect

the Ideological Argument correct incorrect

the Robin Hood Argument correct incorrect

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. Proponents of genetic engineering argument respond to the authenticity argument with the claim that

living authentically requires making peace with the characteristics and traits you develop randomly. correct incorrect

living inauthentically is unfairly stigmatized. correct incorrect

part of living authentically is choosing how to move forward in our lives and how to change ourselves in desirable ways. correct incorrect

none of the above correct incorrect

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. One popular critique of genetic enhancement is that genetic enhancement is immoral because there is a fundamental difference between genetic enhancement and

improving oneself through hard work. correct incorrect

the luck of the draw. correct incorrect

manipulating crops to be more insect-repellent. correct incorrect

none of the above correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is a reason to believe that it is not morally wrong to change things that have natures?

All things that have natures can be good in the right context. correct incorrect

Some things that have natures are bad. correct incorrect

Natures are intrinsic rather than instrumental. correct incorrect

all of the above correct incorrect

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. Which of these people would count as playing God in the sense discussed in this chapter?

parents who intend to conceive a child correct incorrect

a teenager who bullies her classmates correct incorrect

someone who accepts money for sex correct incorrect

all of the above correct incorrect

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. Critics of genetic engineering are typically critical of

plastic surgery. correct incorrect

CRISPR-cas9. correct incorrect

genetic therapies. correct incorrect

all of the above correct incorrect