REGULATING PSYCHOLOGISTS IN NOVA SCOTIA SINCE 1980

I am due to write my oral exam on May 14th, and I have a question regarding the ethical dilemma that we need to present. Since I have not encountered an ethical dilemma in the time that I have been practicing, would it be ok if I were to choose an ethical dilemma from the ethics book? Of course it would be one that wasn’t all worked out. Or would the preference be to make a new one up altogether?

A

I am due to write my oral exam on May 14th, and I have a question regarding the ethical dilemma that we need to present. Since I have not encountered an ethical dilemma in the time that I have been practicing, would it be ok if I were to choose an ethical dilemma from the ethics book? Of course it would be one that wasn’t all worked out. Or would the preference be to make a new one up altogether?

In such a case, the first choice would be to adapt a situation from your work experience that might have been an issue and turn it into a dilemma.

The Committee may present some follow up questions that modify the scenario to see if it would change anything with the steps that you would take.

Reference: 
Ethical Dilemma for oral Exam
Posted on December 29, 2021
Back to Top
We welcome your comments. Is there:
  • a topic we have missed?
  • content that can be clarified?
  • a way to make the site easier to navigate?
      Send us your feedback
 

Please note this section is for visitors to submit comments. Submissions through this form are not responded to. Please see the “Contact Us” section if you are making an enquiry and wish to receive a response.

CONTACT Us

  • Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology
  • Email: nsbep@nsbep.org
  • Phone: 902-423-2238
  • Mailing and Courier Address below (all couriers accepted)
  • 103-287 Lacewood Dr., Suite 331 Halifax NS B3M 3Y7
  • Please enclose documents in an envelope or package for secure handling.

BUSINESS HOURS

  • Monday - Friday
  • 9:00AM - 1:00PM
  • Excluding Statuatory Holidays

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis:


  • The Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology (NSRP) is a regulatory body that oversees the practice of psychology to ensure public safety and professional standards. We do not provide emergency services, crisis intervention, or referrals to psychologists.

    For immediate support, please contact one of the following confidential mental health and addictions services:
  • Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 (24/7 support)
  • Emergency Services: Call 911 or visit your nearest hospital emergency department
  • Mental Health and Addictions Intake: 1-855-922-1122 (to access community-based services)
  • For non-emergency inquiries about finding a psychologist, you may contact the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia (APNS) at https://apns.ca/ for referral information.

Copyright © 2021 Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology.