Question 1

Aristotle's model of friendship focuses on

Accepted Answer

Aristotle's model of friendship is based on the idea that true friendship involves promoting the happiness and virtue of the other person. He believed that friends should strive to help each other live a life of excellence and moral virtue. This is different from other models of friendship that focus more on mutual benefit or pleasure. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Aristotle's model of friendship?

Accepted Answer

Aristotle's model of friendship emphasizes the mutual well-being and virtue of friends rather than the instrumental aspect of helping each other meet personal goals. His view is more about shared values and mutual growth in virtue.

Question 3

Aristotle's model of friendship does not offer a workable strategy for strengthening the social capital of community, because

Accepted Answer

Aristotle's model of friendship is based on a shared understanding of "the good" that creates happiness. However, communities today do not have a shared understanding of "the good" that creates happiness, which makes it difficult to apply Aristotle's model to strengthen social capital in communities. Additionally, Aristotle emphasizes the importance of practicing virtues for achieving happiness, but these virtues are rarely practiced in communities today. Therefore, neither option A nor option C provide a workable strategy for strengthening community social capital.

Question 4

How friends support each other in achieving their personal goals characterizes

Accepted Answer

The fact that friends support each other in achieving personal goals shows that friendship goes beyond just surface-level interactions and is focused on personal growth and development, making it a self-actualizing relationship.

Question 5

Self-actualization is a practice of what form of freedom?

Accepted Answer

Self-actualization is the practice of realizing one's full potential and achieving personal growth and fulfillment. It relates to individual freedom and autonomy, making "personal" the most appropriate choice. Sovereignal freedom refers to the freedom of a state from external control, civic freedom pertains to political and social freedoms, and negative freedom is the absence of external constraints on an individual's actions.

Question 6

Emotivism is a style of thinking characterized by

Accepted Answer

Emotivism emphasizes the importance of expressing one's true feelings and emotions (authenticity) and having empathy towards others. It is not directly related to self-actualization or intuition. Therefore, option C, which includes authenticity and empathy, is the best choice.

Question 7

In decision making, emotivism substitutes authentic feelings or personal preferences for _____.

Accepted Answer

Emotivism substitutes authentic feelings or personal preferences for shared understandings and practices of the community. It focuses on subjective moral judgments rather than objective standards, leading to a lack of consistency and coherence in decision-making.

Question 8

Which is the following is not an element of the citizenship metaphor for community?

Accepted Answer

The participation in political parties is not an element of the citizenship metaphor for community. The other options, legal and political rights, legal and political protections, and responsible practices of civic behavior are all key components of the concept of citizenship and the metaphor for community.

Question 9

In the citizenship metaphor community, the survival and flourishing of the community is promoted by

Accepted Answer

The citizenship metaphor emphasizes the idea of the community as a whole, where the survival and thriving of the citizens are promoted. This goes beyond upholding legal rights or fundamental freedoms, as it includes promoting the well-being of all members of the community. Effective systems of procedural justice are also important, but they are only a part of ensuring the community's survival and flourishing.

Question 10

Protection of the rights of citizens often is based upon legal rights listed in key legal documents of a community. Which of the following are examples of founding documents that list legal rights of citizens?

Accepted Answer

All three documents listed, the Magna Carta, the US Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen, are examples of founding documents that list legal rights of citizens. The Magna Carta was signed in 1215 and established the principle that everyone, including the king, was subject to the law. The US Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution in 1791 and guarantees certain fundamental rights to American citizens. The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen was adopted in France in 1789 and served as a model for other countries' bills of rights.

Question 11

The legal right to participate in the governance of the community is a legal right of citizenship in democratic societies. Because of the size of government, other institutions, and corporations, it can be unrealistic for every citizen to participate in the governance of a community. Which of the following describes more pragmatically the legal right of participation in the governance of the community?

Accepted Answer

Each option represents a form of participation in the governance of a community, albeit indirectly. Organizing town hall meetings, creating and sharing videos on social media, and discussing issues with friends are all ways to engage with and influence community governance, reflecting the pragmatic exercise of the legal right to participate.

Question 12

Limited access to communication resources can make it difficult for average citizens to participate in public conversations about issue. Digital communication technology has had what impact on the participation of regular citizens on public conversations?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Limited access to communication resources can make...

Question 13

Practices of civic behavior include

Accepted Answer

All of the above are practices of civic behavior. Exercising legal rights, promoting a shared community life, and fulfilling agreements are all important for a healthy and functioning society.

Question 14

Practices of civic behavior highlight how the legitimate interests of citizens

Accepted Answer

Practices of civic behavior emphasize the interdependence of legitimate interests of citizens with those of other citizens and the broader community. This means that citizens must work together to promote the common good and protect the rights of everyone.

Question 15

Ignoring repeated questions about fairness in a community, such as a business or a city, or giving poor answers to such questions, has what impact on a community's social capital?

Accepted Answer

Ignoring questions about fairness in a community can erode social trust, which is a crucial component of social capital. This could lead to a breakdown in community relationships, mistrust among community members, and ultimately, a decline in collective action and cooperation. This erosion of social capital could result in a range of negative consequences, such as increased crime, decreased economic activity, and reduced quality of life.

Question 16

Which of the following is not communication practices of civic behavior that can encourage citizen involvement?

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (Discussion, Dialogue, and Debate) are indeed communication practices of civic behavior that encourage citizen involvement. They each offer a platform for sharing ideas, expressing opinions, and engaging with community issues, thereby fostering participation and involvement.

Question 17

Organic public engagement is based on the idea that

Accepted Answer

Organic public engagement involves utilizing the existing local practices of civic communication to engage the community in dialogue. It emphasizes on natural and authentic communication that arises from the community itself rather than from organized events or expert facilitators.

Question 18

Agreements or decisions make using a process of organic public engagement are more sustainable over the long term because they are ______ to community members.

Accepted Answer

Agreements or decisions that are made using a process of organic public engagement are more sustainable over the long term because they are trustworthy to community members. When the community has been actively involved in the decision-making process, they are more likely to trust the outcome and feel ownership of the decision, which leads to a greater commitment to the long-term success of the agreement or decision. Accuracy and precision are important but not necessarily indicative of sustainability or trustworthiness, and "natural" is too vague to be a valid choice.

Question 19

Civility is an important practice of civic behavior for managing the dialectical tension of similarity and difference because being civil

Accepted Answer

Being civil does not require liking a person, but it also does not require hiding differences from others. Civil behavior involves acknowledging and respecting differences while still treating others with dignity and respect.

Question 20

Repeated uncivil political communication can

Accepted Answer

Repeated uncivil political communication can create animosity among individuals or groups, discourage compromise, and can even lead to physical violence. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Quiz 9: Communication Ethics and Community