While giving her students a physics exam, professor thompson noticed that jack, one of her students who has been struggling with the course material, appeared to be copying answers from graydon, one of the best students in the class. she decides that she should compare their answers when the class period is over before deciding what to do about the situation.
in which phase of the ethical decision-making process is professor thompson?

a. gathering information
b. identifying options
c. weighing options
d. developing a problem statement

(A) Gathering information

Explanation:

 The gathering information is the process in which the knowledge are gathered and it is important for understanding the topic more accurately.

 The information gathering mainly focus on leaning the things properly and also it is not only related to the academic endeavor but we can also gather the information on different types of topic.  

According to the given situation, the gathering information is one of the phase of ethical decision process that the professor Thompson experience.  

Therefore, Option (A) is correct.  

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new communications technology has affected the way social movements are organized because nowadays, social movements rely on social networks and the media to get different people with a similar way of thinking in contact, and thus, get them to mobilize for a greater cause.

individuals only participate in collective action when they feel identified with it. is in this aspect that social media becomes relevant, because it guarantees communication among all individuals and organizes the social actions that are going to be carried out, i.e., the social movements.

in addition, being covered by the media is important to validate the message and make it relevant in the social agenda, as well as to reach more people who can share interests, appealing to public sympathy for their cause.

in conclusion, it is by social networks and social media that social movement is given birth; by connecting different individuals with similar ideas and organizing them to mobilize for a greater cause.