GC PSY510 week 2 & 3 benchmark assignment
latest 2016 june
week 2
Details:
This assignment is designed
to help you review APA writing guidelines and to find references for the
Critical Thinking Paper that is due in Topic 3. Use the attached document
“Critical Thinking Topics” to review topics for the Topic 3
assignment.
Use the resources found to
construct an APA title page and reference section that conform to guidelines
found in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
Reference sections should
include at least two articles, one book, and one electronic source.
This assignment uses a
scoring guide. Please review the scoring guide prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
PSY-510 Contemporary and
Ethical Issues in Psychology
Critical Thinking Topics
The following is a list of
acceptable topics that can be selected for the critical thinking assignment in
Topic 3:
1.
Right to Die
2.
Drug Therapy
3.
Children and Medication
4.
Diagnosis of ADHD
5.
Television or Video Games and Violent Behavior
6.
Using Deception in Research
7.
Spanking
8.
Using Animals in Research
9.
Recovered Memories
(Please
note that this is a list of suggestions. A different topic can be selected if
you have a preference for a topic that is not listed)
Use the GCU library to
locate two peer-reviewed articles on your chosen topic. The articles should
argue opposite sides of the controversy.
week 3
Details:
The following is a list of
acceptable topics that can be selected from. (Please
note that this is a list of suggestions. A different topic can be selected if
you have a preference for a topic that is not listed):
1.
Right to Die
2.
Drug Therapy
3.
Children and Medication
4.
Diagnosis of ADHD
5.
Television or Video Games and Violent Behavior
6.
Using Deception in Research
7.
Spanking
8.
Using Animals in Research
9.
Recovered Memories
Use the GCU library to
locate two peer-reviewed articles on your chosen topic. The articles should
argue opposite sides of the controversy.
In 1,250-1,500 words:
1.
Briefly explain the claims of both articles as well as the
background of the controversy and how it became controversial. Including how
historical perspectives and theories add to the controversy.
2.
Examine the evidence given in the articles and explain which
article creates a stronger argument.
3.
Identify any logic fallacies that exist in both and explain what
makes them logic fallacies (For a list of logical fallacies, follow this linkhttps://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/659/03/).
4.
Describe why the article’s argument is stronger than the other.
Give examples from both. Include how current perspectives and theories support
your rationale.
5.
Describe how the controversy you chose is applicable and
significant to the world.
Prepare this assignment
according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the
Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a
rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become
familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit
this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student
Success Center.
This
benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies: 1.1:
Describe key historical perspectives and theories in psychology, 1.2:
Differentiate among current perspectives and theories in psychology, and 1.3:
Describe applications of psychology.
GC PSY510
week 4 case study assignment latest 2016 june
Details:
Read Case 7: Handling Disparate Information for Evaluating Trainees on pages
364-366 in your textbook. Once you have read the case study completely, answer
the discussion questions found in the attached document “Case 7” under the
assignment tab.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment,
solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be
presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style
Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
PSY-510 Contemporary and Ethical Issues in Psychology
Handling Disparate Information
Directions:In
a minimum of 50words, for each
question, thoroughly answer each of the questions below regarding Case 7: Handling
Disparate Information for Evaluating Trainees. Use in-text citations when
appropriate, according to APA formatting.
1. Why is this an ethical dilemma? Which APA Ethical Principles
help frame the nature of the dilemma?
2. Who are the stakeholders and how will they be affected by how
Dr. Vaji resolves this dilemma?
3. What additional information might Dr. Vaji collect to provide
him with a more accurate picture of Leo’s multicultural attitudes and
professional skills? What are the reasons for and against contacting Leo’s
supervisor for more information? Should he request that Leo’s sessions with
clients be electronically recorded or observed?
4. Is Dr. Vaji in a potentially unethical multiple relationship as
both Leo’s externship supervisor and his teacher in the Health Disparate class?
Why or why not?
5. To what extent, if any, should Dr. Vaji consider Leo’s own
ethnicity in his deliberations? Would the dilemma be addressed differently if
Leo self-identified as non-Hispanic white, Hispanic, or non-Hispanic black?
6. Once the dilemma is resolved, should Dr. Vaji have a follow-up
meeting with the students who complained?
7. How are APA Ethical Standards 1.08, 3.04, 3.05, 3.09, 7.04,
7.05, and 7.06 and the Hot Topics “Ethical Supervision of Trainees” (Chapter
10) and “Multicultural Ethical Competence” (Chapter 5) relevant to this case?
Which other standards might apply?
8. What are Dr. Vaji’s ethical alternatives for resolving this
dilemma? Which alternatives best reflects the Ethics Code aspirational principles
and enforceable standards, legal standards, and obligations to stakeholders?
Can you identify the ethical theory (discussed in Chapter 3) guiding your
decision?
9. What steps should Dr. Vaji take to implement his decision and
monitor its effect?
GC PSY510 week 5 case study assignment
latest 2016 june
Details:
Read Case 4: Research on Intimate Partner Violence and the Duty to
Protect on pages 359-360 in your textbook. Once you have read the case study
completely, answer the discussion questions found in the attached document
“Case 4” under the assignment tab.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment,
solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be
presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style
Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
PSY-510 Contemporary and Ethical Issues in Psychology
Research on Intimate Partner Violence and the Duty to Protect
Directions:In
a minimum of 50 words, for each question, thoroughly answer each of the
questions belowregarding Case 4: Research on Intimate Partner Violence and the
Duty to Protect. Use in-text citations, when appropriate, according to APA
formatting.
1. Why is this an ethical dilemma? Which APA Ethical Principles
help frame the nature of the dilemma?
2. Who are the stakeholders and how will they be affected by how
Dr. Yeung resolves this dilemma?
3. Does this situation meet the standards set by theTarasoffdecision’s
“duty to protect” statute (see Chapter 7)? How might whether or not Dr. Yeung’s
state includes researchers under such a statute influence Dr. Yeung’s ethical
decision making? How might the fact that Dr. Yeung is a research psychologist
without training or licensure in clinical practice influence the ethical
decision?
4. In addressing this dilemma, should Dr. Yeung consider how her
decision may affect the completion of her research (e.g., the confidentiality
concerns of other participants)?
5. How are APA Ethical Standards 2.01f, 3.04, 3.06, 4.01, 4.02,
4.05, and 8.01 relevant to this case? Which other standards might apply?
6. What are Dr. Yeung’s ethical alternatives for resolving this
dilemma? Which alternative best reflects the Ethics Code aspirational
principles and enforceable standards, legal standards, and obligations to
stakeholders? Can you identify the ethical theory (discussed in Chapter 3)
guiding your decision?
7. What steps should Dr. Yeung take to implement her decision and
monitor its effect?
GC PSY510
week 6 Case Study: Ethical Consultation assignment latest 2016 june
Details:
A local shelter that
receives funding from the National Institute of Health and Mental Health is
upgrading its website. Along with several upgrades to the website, the web
developer/consultant makes a suggestion that the shelter add a testimonial page
where local citizens can describe their positive interactions with the shelter
and its services. Since the web developer/consultant want to get that page up and
running first, the developer suggests using some positive ratings and responses
from Angie’s List® and other similar ratings sites that already have positive
stories and experiences with the shelter.
The director of the shelter
loves the idea of a testimonial page. She thinks it would really add to the
community feel of the shelter. However, knowing her funding source, she
researches the APA Ethics Code and believes the shelter would be acting
inappropriately. To discuss the matter in further detail, the director of the
shelter calls you for an ethics consult.
Adapted from:http://www.ethicalpsychology.com/2012/06/vignette-14-psychology-of-advertizing.html
In 500-750 words, explain
the advice you would give:
1.
Describe the ethical issues involved in this situation.
2.
Discuss any other concerns about the web developer/consultant’s
strategies.
3.
Explain some recommendations that you would make to the shelter.
Prepare this assignment
according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the
Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a
rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become
familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit
this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student
Success Center.
GC PSY510
week 7 Ethics of Religion assignment latest 2016 june
Details:
In 1,250-1,500 words,
describe the ethical implications of implementing religion or spirituality into
therapy. Consider topics such as:
1.
Competence
2.
Multiple relationships
3.
Imposing religious values in therapy
4.
Informed consent
Use a minimum of three
peer-reviewed sources as well as the textbook and the APA Code of Ethics with
APA formatted in-text citations and references.
Prepare this assignment
according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the
Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a
rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become
familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit
this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success
Center.
GC PSY510 week 8
assignment latest 2016 june
Details:
For this paper, you will examine the ethical
implications of a controversial topic related to forensic psychology.
Choose from the following topics:
- Psychologists’
involvement in military interrogations - Psychologists’
involvement in assessments related to death penalty cases
In 1,000-1,250 words, consider the following:
- Discuss
human rights as it relates to the controversy. - Explain
ethical implications that may arise for both sides of the controversy.
A minimum of three peer-reviewed sources and
the textbook should be used to support this paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the
guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review
the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to
Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
