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You are a local police officer in the town of Brightonville. A group of teens started a local charity event for the local hospital. The event takes place on private property, and the owner has called you to report the teens. How much would you fine the teens for trespassing private property...

Charlie's brother wanted to set up a lemonade stand outside their house to raise money for the local children's hospital. Charlie is worried that selling food/drinks without official permits may get his brother in trouble. He expresses his worries to his brother, who replies with, "I'm just 16...

You are on your way downtown to take your final exam. When you drive to the local subway station, you realize that the parking lot is full. It's mid-day, the roads are full of traffic jams, and the only way to get downtown in time is to park your car on one of the side-streets next to the subway...

You are currently taking your final history exam of the year when you suddenly realize that you forgot to take out your study notes from your pencil case. An invigilator notices the notes and immediately reports to the professor. You end up failing the exam and the course. What are you going...

Sarah is a grocery store manager. One of her employees, George, has been under-performing from the very beginning. He is constantly late, misses shifts, and has been slacking in completing his required tasks. Sarah decided to let him go as an employee. Should Sarah break the news to him, or...

Your best friend, Michelle, is a marathon runner and has been training for the past 12 months to participate in a national marathon. The top 10 winners of the marathon will win $100,000 each. Michelle has just confessed to you that she is using performance-enhancing drugs to improve her...

John is a bus driver for the City of Funtown. The Funtown laws prohibit passengers from riding the bus without paying for their tickets. John can get in trouble if he lets passengers ride without paying. One day, an elderly lady boards the bus and tells John that she forgot her wallet at home...

Richard has just discovered that his chemistry teacher has been getting her test questions from an online database (that also contains answers and full solutions). Jessica, Richard's friend, is really struggling in the class. Should Richard tell Jessica about the database? Should Richard...

Many university students reflected back on their high school education and realized it was focused too much on "useless" topics like the quadratic formula while not being focused on "useful" topics like personal finance. Do you agree that there were a lot of "useless" topics taught in high...

You are a TA grading a student's oral biochemistry presentation, along with two other TAs. Halfway through their presentation, a student has an anxiety attack and cannot continue. You see that one of the other TA's has given this student a low grade. Is this TA being fair? Should you intervene...

While having lunch with your friend, Natalie, you notice that she is not eating very much. You also observe she has lost weight since you saw her last month. You suspect she has an eating disorder. What are the ethics of this situation? Natalie tells you not to get involved; what should you do...

Your company installs kitchen cabinets. Mrs. Robinson calls you one day saying that one of your workers was sick while working in her house. This worker infected the entire family. What do you say to Mrs. Robinson? Who, if anyone, is at fault? Should you charge clients higher costs if you start...

You are skiing in the mountains and the snow is starting to get heavy. You decide to head back to the lodge when you think you hear a cry for help in the distance. The snow is falling hard and in about 20 minutes you will no longer be able to see where the ski lodge is. Should you investigate...

You have just finished a long shift at your job as a cashier in a grocery store. Your co-worker Tyler takes over for you. There is a long line forming and several people have full carts. Tyler begs you to stay and help him, saying that your manager will be mad at him if he performs slowly...

Blood donations have fallen in the past year. One day on campus, a blood donation volunteer approaches your friend and you asking if you would like to donate blood. Your friend declines, saying that he is anemic (even though you suspect he is lying). Do you believe you should say anything? What...

You work at a hospital, where you are in charge of loaning wheelchairs to patients for use in the hospital. A man with no visible physical disability takes the last one. What are your thoughts on the man's actions? Should you intervene? How can society be more inclusive to disabled people...

You volunteer at the hospital as a porter. Your role involves taking patients to and from their rooms. A nurse calls you and asks you to bring a wheelchair to a patient's room and take him to his appointment in another part of the hospital. When you arrive, the patient stays cursing at you and...

You are doing your teaching practicum and you have been assigned an elementary school to teach at. Another teacher in-training asks you to switch schools with her because it is more convenient for her and her children. What factors should you consider before making a decision? Is it fair that...

You are a member of your University swim team. Gina, another member, has formed a group chat with everyone on the team, except the captain, Taylor. Gina posts several negative sentiments about Taylor, including one that accuses Taylor of taking drugs to enhance their performance. You believe...

You have been promoted to assistant manager at a publishing company. Recently, your boss has been taking long lunch hours and leaving early, leaving you to do your work and theirs. How should you talk to your boss? Your boss says that your job is to help them with their tasks. Are they taking...

You have just started working at a coffee house. During rush hour, a customer orders sugar-free iced tea. You observe your colleague handing them a regular iced tea. Is this situation harmless? When you ask your colleague, they shrug it off saying the customer probably won't notice. Should you...

You have saved up money for weeks and are able to purchase a large bag of groceries to donate to the Food Bank. Proud of your accomplishment, you take a photo of your donation and post it on Instagram. Your friend, Elizabeth, posts a public statement that people shouldn't brag about donating to...

You work for a company that provides entertainment for children's parties. Your boss asks you to wear a Native American costume as part of the entertainment show. You are not Native American and are uncomfortable doing so. How do you handle this situation with your boss? Your boss respects your...

You are in a long line in a busy coffee shop. A pregnant woman is in front of you. She says to the man in scrubs ahead of her that she should be allowed to cut in front of him because she is pregnant. The man says no. Should you say anything? To whom? What is your role in this situation? What...

The corporate tax rate allows corporations to be taxed less than individuals get taxed on their personal income. Those against the concept of corporate taxes being lower argue that it propagates class differences between the upper classes (who typically own corporations) and the lower classes...

Janet is eating at a restaurant with her friend Shelly. Shelly recently came out as a lesbian and told Janet that she is worried her homophobic parents are not going to accept her. What would you tell Shelly if you were in Janet's position? As a straight individual, can Janet empathize with...

Cheryl is shadowing an oncologist in the hospital. She realizes that one of their patients is her friend's grandfather. Cheryl just found out that the grandfather has late-stage cancer and will probably die in the next few months. Should Cheryl message her friend? When is it to breach...

You have just witnessed the following: a distressed lost puppy was rescued from the middle of the road by a stranger. You approach the stranger and tell him how awesome what he did was. He tells you that given he rescued the lost puppy, he is going to take it home and be its new owner. Is it...

Several world religions have dietary restrictions that prohibit members of those religions from consuming certain food items. If Kevin was a member of a religion that prohibits anything but pasta, would it be religious discrimination for a store to not offer pasta? Give an example of what...

You have just discovered someone selling a test bank for your calculus class on Kijiji. You are struggling in this class, and so this can potentially really help your grade. Would you purchase the test bank? Would you report the seller if their identity is not anonymous? If you were one A+...

Raccoons, skunks, and other animals often end up in people's backyards. They can be dangerous and create a lot of issues for homeowners. The homeowners have to pay for professionals to remove them from their properties in a safe manner. Otherwise, if they do so themselves, it can be dangerous...

You are the CEO of an international tech company. You just realized that one of the company executives had been messing with the company's financial records, and the company is less profitable than you thought. You now have to lay off 20% of the employees. How would you go about announcing this...

While walking to your class on campus, you have just realized that you have forgotten your chemistry textbook in the library. When you go back to get it, the person who you were sitting next to has the exact same book as you in their bag. You can't see your textbook anywhere. How would you...

Dave is riding on the subway when he suddenly notices a man talking to himself in distress. The man appears as though he is talking to someone who is not there. Dave's friend, Rachel, tells him not to approach the man because he "is probably crazy." What should Dave do in this situation...

The COVID-19 pandemic introduced a lot of previously unseen ethical dilemmas. Some individuals refuse to wear masks because they believe this infringes on their personal rights. Let's say that a patient with stroke symptoms decided to come to the emergency room. Upon entry to the hospital, the...

Circumcision is a popular practice in many parts of the world, often for cultural reasons. Current research shows that the benefits of circumcision do not outweigh the risks of the procedure. Imagine you were an individual whose religion dictates circumcision. Would a government outlawing...

Burnout is increasingly common among professionals. Mindfulness is one strategy that is used to cope with burnout and as a preventative mechanism. Mindfulness focuses on letting go of thoughts and focusing on one's senses and surroundings. Often, individuals show skepticism about starting...

Healthcare professionals working in university-affiliated hospitals often have to act as teachers to professional school students such as nursing students, medical students, physiotherapy students etc. Without having proper training in education, it's sometimes very difficult for healthcare...

The golden rule in many religions is "treat others like you want to be treated." Why is this rule so prevalent in many cultures? Think of a time when you were treated unfairly and describe it briefly. As a follow-up to the question above, would you do anything differently if you could go back...

You are working part-time in a sports equipment store. In the last month, some money from the register has started to go missing. Your boss accuses you of stealing the money. You are innocent. How do you manage the sudden change in your working relationship with your boss? Your boss decides...