An ethical dilemma arises when a person is faced with a situation that requires a decision about the:
A) most appropriate behaviour, but they have very few options available.
B) most appropriate behaviour when there is a range of options available.
C) most appropriate behaviour, but the available options require a trade-off of interests or ideals.
D) least appropriate behaviour, but the available options require a trade-off of interests or ideals.

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An ethical dilemma arises when a person needs to decide on the most appropriate behavior in a situation where available options require a trade-off of interests or ideals. In such cases, the person needs to weigh the consequences of each option and choose the one that aligns best with ethical principles and values. A, B, and D are not accurate because they do not capture the complex nature of ethical dilemmas, the role of alternative options, and the need to consider multiple ethical factors when making a decision.

An Ethical Dilemma Arises When a Person Is Faced with a Situation