http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/authors/5002/george-bate Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:24:53 -0400 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:24:53 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1741/differences-in-ethical-decision-making-and-reward-responsiveness-in-individuals-with-anxiety-and-depression By George Bate - This study aimed to determine if anxiety and depression in individuals are related to deontological ethical decisions, with particular emphasis on the role of reward responsiveness as an underlying principle mediating any differences. Despite some studies indicating that anxiety and depression can impede upon general decision making, existing research has largely failed to address the impact of these enduring traits on ethical decision making. In order to assess this, three trait inventories measuring anxiety, depression and reward responsiveness, along with an ethical dilemma measure, were administered... Wed, 05 Sep 2018 09:30 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1741/differences-in-ethical-decision-making-and-reward-responsiveness-in-individuals-with-anxiety-and-depression