Which term contrasts with 'Society' in ethical discussions?

• A. Personal
• B. Society
• C. Group
• D. Nation

Answer: (A)

In ethical discussions, the contrast is often between what you personally believe and how a broader community expects you to act. The best term for that opposite of society is personal, because it refers to an individual's own values, beliefs, and decisions, independent of social norms. Personal ethics guide your private choices, while societal norms shape the expectations and rules that apply to the group. The other options describe different collectives (a subset like a group, or a political unit like a nation), which don’t capture the direct individual-versus-collective emphasis that the contrast with society intends.