| Abstract: | Attempts to demonstrate the creativity inherent in the principles and ethical decision-making process in a Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists (CCEP). Shakespeare's Hamlet from The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark is presented to illustrate how the new CCEP guidelines for ethical decision making can help resolve moral dilemmas more constructively. The resolution of dilemmas faced by professional women and psychologists are also addressed. The CCEP facilitates creative problem solving by (1) explicitly stating 4 ethical principles around which all other values and standards are organized; (2) recognizing that when there is conflict, reaching the most ethical decision may be difficult; and (3) outlining the basic steps that typify approaches to ethical decision making. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
