Jackie takes into account all the good and bad consequences of competing actions and determines which one does the most good and the least bad. She is now prepared to act ethically. This is an example of ____________.
A) Virtue ethics
B) Deontology
C) Ethics of care
D) Utilitarianism

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Jackie's approach aligns with utilitarianism, which is an ethical theory that suggests the best action is the one that maximizes utility, typically defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people, and in some cases, sentient beings. By considering the good and bad consequences of her actions to determine which does the most good and the least bad, she is applying the principle of utilitarianism.

Jackie Takes into Account All the Good and Bad Consequences