Ethical Guidelines Discussion

Assignment 2: Ethical Guidelines

In this assignment, you will identify the similarities and differences between the two sets of ethical guidelines that pertain to forensic psychology professionals—Ethical Principles of Psychologists (APA Ethics Code) and Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology. You will understand the expectations for ethical behavior in the field and will be able to identify breaches of the guiding principles of ethical conduct.

Tasks:

In a minimum of 300 words, respond to the following:

· Compare and contrast the APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists (APA Ethics Code) and Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology.

· Provide examples of clear failures to work toward each of the five general principles specified in the APA Ethics Code.