Decision-Making: What Science Tells Us About Approaching Ethical Dilemmas
Course: #9448Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 13333 ReviewsThis is Part 1 of a two-part series. This course will review the science of decision-making and how factors such as bias, cognitive dissonance, willful blindness, and “group think” may have an adverse influence on our ability to make thoughtful, well-informed decisions, including ethical decisions. Strategies that can minimize the influence of these factors and create more positive, achievable outcomes will be discussed.
(Part 2: Course 9451)
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Audio, Text
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Related; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to explain the science of decision-making.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the influence of biases, willful blindness and “group think” on response to ethical dilemmas.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify strategies for mitigating negative influences on decision-making when approaching ethical dilemmas.
Course created on October 15, 2020
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-35 Minutes | Science of decision-making |
| 35-55 Minutes | Strategies to mitigate adverse influences on decision-making |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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13333 ReviewsPresented By

Lissa Power-deFur
PhD CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, ASHA Fellow
Lissa Power-deFur is Professor Emeritus at Longwood University, where she was instrumental in establishing the graduate SLP program and has served as program director, chair, and interim dean. She has worked as a clinician in multiple clinical settings and as a special education administrator. She is an active volunteer for the profession – serving on various committees and boards at both the state and national levels.
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