Discussion:
Ethical Decision Making Model
Using Rest's ethical decision-making model to address issues in school psychology such as cyber-bullying , and rumor spreading that destroys reputation and injures mental well-being.
Rest's Four-Component Ethical Decision Making Model
1. Sensitivity
a. Recognize the ethical issue(s) in a situation. (Who is at risk of harm or injustice? What are the risks?)
2. Judgment
a. Make an ethical judgment via reasoning. (If I logically apply principles, codes, and laws to the situation, which options would be most fair and just?)
3. Motivation
a. Establish ethical intent. (Am I resolved to place ethical concerns ahead of other concerns? What are my competing motivators? (e.g., duty, personal identity, professional identity, relationships)
4. Action
a. Act on the ethical concerns. (What is my plan of action to follow through on my intent?)