Which term refers to personal standards of right and wrong?

• A. Morals
• B. Ethics
• C. Laws
• D. Values

Answer: (A)

Morals are personal standards of right and wrong, the internal compass that guides how you judge actions and decide what you believe is acceptable in daily life. They come from a mix of upbringing, culture, religion, and personal experience, and they influence choices even when no one is watching. Ethics, by contrast, refers to a system of principles that guide conduct for a group or profession. Laws are formal rules enacted by society and enforceable by authorities. Values are broader beliefs about what’s important in life that shape your priorities, but they aren’t the same as the personal judgment of right and wrong. So the term that best fits personal standards of right and wrong is morals.