Psychology Dictionary
  • Psychology Resources
  1. Home
  2. ethical dilemma

ethical dilemma

ethical dilemma

a situation in which two moral principles conflict with one another. Fictional or hypothetical dilemmas of this kind are often used to assess the moral beliefs or moral reasoning skills of individuals. Also called moral dilemma. See Heinz dilemma.

Related Terms

interresponse time (IRT)

Sorry, "interresponse-time-irt" is not in the Dictionary of Psychology. Please r...

postural hypotension

postural hypotension see orthostatic hypotension.

psychomimic syndrome

psychomimic syndrome a condition in which an individual who...

scieropia

scieropia n. a visual anomaly in which objects appear to be...

bracketed morality

bracketed morality a temporary suspension of the usual mora...

guardian ad litem

guardian ad litem an individual appointed by the court to r...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter E

Browse by Letter


A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

© 2025 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact