week 6

  

Ethical considerations can become complex, particularly within the many careers in which psychology graduates find themselves. This week, you received just an introduction to the area of professional ethics. Your Discussion gives you an opportunity to consider what ethical principles are in psychology and what they might mean to you as a professional.

To prepare for this Discussion:

· Read the information on ethics presented in the APA websites listed in this week’s Learning Resources.

· Review the General Principles of the APA Ethical Standards from the resource titled “Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct” found in the Learning Resources

· Select one of the principles and think about how it applies to your program or area of specialization.

· Take the time to really envision what your success looks and feels like; really sit back and put yourself in that position and create the “you” that successfully finishes this program and how you might put what you learn into action for positive social change.

· These are the resources for this assignment

• American Psychological      Association. (2010a). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of      conduct. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index.aspx

       This website reviews the ethical guidelines held by the APA. Read      “Introduction and Applicability,” “Preamble,” “General Principles,” and      “Standard 8” only.

• Behnke, S. (2009). Disability      as an ethical issue. Monitor on Psychology, 40(6),      62. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/monitor/2009/06/ethics.aspx

       This article discusses how the stigma of a disability should be examined      in terms of ethical guidelines.

• Walden University. (2013a).      Code of conduct. In 2013–2014 Walden University student handbook.      Retrieved from http://catalog.waldenu.edu/content.php?catoid=95&navoid=22930

       The Walden Code of Conduct addresses the university’s expectations for      students in the areas of nondiscrimination, nonharassment, professional      conduct, and academic integrity.

• Walden University. (2013b).      Professional development plan. In 2013–2014 Walden University      student handbook. Retrieved from http://catalog.waldenu.edu/content.php?catoid=95&navoid=23009