Which term refers to standards of conduct based on the principles of right and wrong?

• A. Ethics
• B. Disturbance
• C. Editing
• D. Discipline

Answer: (A)

Ethics refers to standards of conduct based on the principles of right and wrong. This framework guides how people should act and helps evaluate decisions, especially in professional settings. In corrections, ethics shape how officers interact with inmates and colleagues, uphold dignity and confidentiality, avoid conflicts of interest, and report improper behavior, stressing integrity, fairness, and accountability even when no one is watching. The other terms don’t capture this moral framework—for example, disturbance describes disruption, editing involves changing content, and discipline refers to enforcement or training rather than the underlying moral standards guiding behavior.