Ethics can be defined as:

A) actions that seek to improve behavior after an indiscretion
B) moral principles that govern a person's or group's behaviors, practices, and decisions
C) any action taken to improve behaviors and decision making abilities
D) a term used to describe behaviors that have different meanings to different people

Ethics

A branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct, often addressing disputes of moral diversity.

Moral Principles

Fundamental beliefs or rules about what is right and wrong that guide behavior and decision-making.

Behaviors

Actions or reactions that individuals exhibit in response to environmental stimuli, often observed and studied in psychology and behavioral science.