Ethical Decision-Making in Psychology

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to ethical decision-making in psychology, focusing on the relevant theories and practical considerations discussed in the lecture notes.

Ethical Fading

The tendency to move the ethical or moral implications of implementing a decision into the background.

Informal Confrontation

A process where one identifies the relevant ethical principle or law that applies to a breach of professional ethics and reflects on motivations for addressing the issue.

Crisis

An external event that causes a loss of psychological equilibrium, leading to difficulty coping.

Emergency Resources

Resources in the community that are available for immediate response to avoid possible harm during emergencies.

Self-Control Fatigue

The reduced ability to regulate one's own behavior due to depletion of self-control reserves.

Reasonable People

Individuals who can arrive at different decisions while maintaining a rational thought process.

Red Flags

Warning signs in ethical decision-making, indicating potential issues or problems that need addressing.

Unlikely Ethics Violator

Individuals who may violate ethical standards despite not being broadly unethical.

Ethical Decision-Making Process

A systematic approach to making ethical decisions, including the collection of information and consideration of all parties involved.

Context-Specific Action

Actions taken based on the specific circumstances and nuances of a situation.