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Ethical Preferences Inventory 

Each of us has walked a different path in life and has been influenced by parents, family, caregivers, teachers, coaches, religious leaders, hometowns, activities, teams, friends and media. People and situations helped form our thoughts, beliefs and values, and influenced how we make decisions and what decisions we make.

The goal of this exercise is to help you learn more about yourself and what kinds of things you are more inclined to think about when you make decisions. Use the scale to evaluate the degree to which each of the following statements describe you.
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1. My choices always align with my values
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2. I consider whether my decision is encroaching on anyone else’s independence or freedom.
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3. I think about how my actions affect others’ dignity or self-respect.
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4. I believe my choices are a reflection of me.  
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5. I often feel compassion for other people involved in the situation or decision. 
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6. I think a lot about what might happen as a result of my decisions. 
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7. I owe it to “this person or people” to take a certain action.
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8. If there is an expert on the issue, I would seek guidance before making my decision.
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9. It is important to me that my choices show respect for myself and others as human beings.
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10. My actions ought to demonstrate justice.
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11. The potential consequences of my actions factor into my decisions.
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12. My obligations as a friend (or child, student, employee, etc.) influence my decisions.
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13. I am concerned for other peoples’ independence.
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14. I rely on the guidance of a spiritual or religious higher power when making choices.
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15. I try to put myself in the other person’s shoes before I make a decision or judgment.
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16. I am aware of my biases in most decisions.
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17. My duties to others are at the top of my priority list.
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18. I often identify with others’ feelings.
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19. How a situation will turn out is often on my mind.
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20. I consider others’ ability to consent to a decision or action important.
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21. I try to be impartial in most situations.
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22. I strongly believe people should be protected from legal, social or other forms of mistreatment.
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23. Rules help provide me with direction.
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24. Being seen as a person of integrity is important to me.
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