What describes a lack of awareness of the ethical dimensions of decisions or actions?

• A. Honesty
• B. Ethical Blindness
• C. Discretion
• D. Integrity

Answer: (B)

Ethical blindness is a lack of awareness of the ethical dimensions of decisions or actions. It describes a state where important moral considerations go unrecognized, leading people to act as if ethics don’t apply. In criminal justice contexts, this can happen when individuals follow norms, rules, or procedures without questioning whether the outcome is fair, just, or rights-respecting, even if those actions are technically permissible. This makes it the best fit for the prompt because the emphasis is on failing to see the ethical side, not on honesty, discretion, or integrity as such. Honesty concerns truth-telling; discretion is about prudent handling of information and actions; integrity involves consistency with moral principles. A person can display honesty or discretion or even integrity in some acts while still lacking awareness of broader ethical implications, which is exactly what ethical blindness describes.