When a person feels conflicted, the Blanchard$-$Peale ethical model for decision$-$making poses three core questions that should be asked when facing every ethical dilemma: Is it legal, and

Is it fair and balanced, and what will my professor say?

Is it fair and balanced, and does it meet the Golden Rule?

Is it fair to all concerned, and does it meet the Platinum Rule?

Is it fair and balanced, and how does it make me feel about myself?