Laws, Morals, Ethics, Religious Beliefs

 The behavior of individuals is strongly influenced by four external forces: laws, morals, ethics, and religious beliefs. In this assignment, you will contrast those four forces and consider how they influence the behavior if individuals.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
• You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Directions:

Write a paper (1,250-1,500 words) in which you discuss how laws, morals, ethics, and religious beliefs influence people’s behavior including your own. Include the following in your paper:

1. A research-based discussion regarding the similarities between laws, morals, ethics, and religious beliefs.
2. A research-based discussion regarding the differences between laws, morals, ethics, and religious beliefs.
3. A research based discussion regarding how each of those forces affects the behavior of individuals.
4. A discussion of how each of those forces influence your personal behavior.