emphasizes the importance of ethical behavior to its practitioners. Many
professions share common ethical standards that are adjusted to fit the
specifics of a particular line of work or specialization. Some professions use
broad guidelines to direct ethical standards while others use specific
“dos and don’ts” to guide ethical conduct among professionals in
their field. Whatever the style, practitioners/specialists in various fields
are expected to employ professional ethics to solve ethical issues that arise
in professional settings. As a forensic psychology professional, you are
expected to employ professional ethics to insure an excellent level of
professional care/service to clients and to avoid ethical dilemmas.
• describe
the profession you selected.
• Analyze
the role of ethics in the profession you selected.
• Explain
why ethics are important in the profession. Be specific providing examples to
illustrate your points.
• Share
insights and draw conclusions about professional ethics in forensic settings/practice.
