Step 6 of Welfel's Model of Ethical Decision-Making Involves Considering

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Essay

Step 6 of Welfel's model of ethical decision-making involves considering five principles of moral behavior discussed in the ethical codes of the ACA, the NCDA, and the APA.In the following ethical dilemma, list the five principles and identify how each applies to this situation, including how they might guide the counselor's decision-making.Tiyanna is a career services professional working with students at a small university.During a morning staff meeting, Tiyanna's supervisor, the Dean of Students, emphasizes the need to improve retention of undergraduate students, given an accreditation audit is scheduled for the next year.If the university does not improve its retention rate and prevent students from dropping out or transferring, the university could lose its accreditation.Later that afternoon, Tiyanna meets with a student who is considering transferring to a different institution that offers a degree program more in line with her career goals.Tiyanna remembers the Dean's concerns about keeping students at their university in order to improve the retention rate.Tiyanna feels pulled by the competing interests of her employer and her student client.

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Definitions:

Hemorrhage

An excessive or uncontrolled bleeding, either internally or externally, due to ruptured blood vessels.

Autopsy

A post-mortem examination of a body to determine the cause of death or the extent of disease.

Electrodes

Conductive materials that allow the flow of electric current in and out of devices, such as batteries or electrochemical cells.

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

A portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and can treat them through defibrillation.