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Ethical Dilemma
Conflicting moral choices
Ethical dilemmas test principles when no option satisfies all moral duties.
- values conflict
- trade-offs
- moral reasoning
- context
- consequence
Nature
Arises when duties or outcomes conflict, such as honesty versus harm reduction.
Examples
Trolley problems, confidentiality versus safety, whistleblowing under NDAs.
Approach
Clarify stakeholders, duties, risks, and consider least-harm paths.
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Guides
Cognitive Restructuring Basics
Cognitive restructuring helps turn distorted thoughts into more balanced, testable interpretations.
Why it matters
Critical Thinking
Critical thinking improves decisions by evaluating evidence and logic.
Examples
Negotiation BATNA
A BATNA is the fallback option that gives you leverage when a negotiation is not worth accepting.
What it is
Cognitive Bias
Cognitive biases are mental shortcuts that speed decisions but can quietly distort judgment.