GC PSY510 week 1
dq 1 & dq 2 latest 2016 june
dq 1
In the past, researchers in
psychology used some “ethically questionable” research techniques. Do
you believe that some of these techniques were useful despite their ethical
shortcomings? Explain. How did these “ethically questionable” techniques lend
to the creation of the code of ethics?
dq 2
Review the preamble and
general principles section of the code of ethics. What is the purpose of these
sections? In reviewing the general principles, which do you feel is the most
impactful or influential to the practice of psychology? Explain.
GC PSY510 week 2
dq 1 & dq 2 latest 2016 june
dq 1
Should humans use animals
for psychological research? Give examples from this week’s assigned readings or
other sources to defend your position.
dq 2
How does the philosophy of
ethical decision making have an effect on our everyday lives? As a student,
what can you do to ensure you maintain academic honesty throughout your
graduate academic career?
GC PSY510 week 3
dq 1 & dq 2 latest 2016 june
dq 1
Discuss some practical ways that you
practice self-care. How do your practices align with practical guidelines for
self-care recommended by other psychologists? What are some risks associated
with NOT practicing self-care?
dq 2
Give an example of how using deception in
research can and should be used. Describe why the use of deception can be
considered acceptable while some of the classic research methods are not.
Provide examples when applicable.
GC PSY510 week 4
dq 1 & dq 2 latest 2016 june
dq 1
Describe three to five
different ways in which a psychologist or counselor may acquire or maintain
competence in a specific area of practice. Does supervision play a role in any
of the ways you described? Explain.
dq 2
Explore the divisions of
APA (http://www.apa.org/about/division/). Which
would you join? How would you use those divisions to continue your
education/training in the field of psychology? Are there other ways to gain
expertise in a psychological emphasis (i.e., forensic, development)? Explain.
GC PSY510 week 5
dq 1 & dq 2 latest 2016 june
dq 1
Discuss why it is important to maintain professional boundaries
when working within the field of psychology?
dq 2
What are some potential
consequences if a professional has loose or poor professional boundaries? What
are some factors that may make it difficult to maintain professional
boundaries?
GC PSY510 week 6
dq 1 & dq 2 latest 2016 june
dq 1
There is much controversy
on record keeping. Agencies require records after each session, and private
therapists say less is better so courts cannot interpret the notes in the wrong
context. What do you feel is practical and still within your legal obligation?
dq 2
Describe how website advertising can potentially lead to the
violation of other ethical standards.
GC PSY510 week 7
dq 1 & dq 2 latest 2016 june
dq 1
Discuss some areas on which
you hold biases (divorce, domestic violence, death penalty). Biases can be personal
or professional in nature. Confronting biases can help to overcome them. What
are your personal/professional biases? What harm can result from not being
aware of them? What standards are violated if they are not acknowledged and
addressed?
dq 2
You have a client who is of
a different culture and faith than your own. You are not comfortable dealing
with them due to past negative feelings from childhood. What are your ethical
and legal obligations? Why are these legal and ethical obligations in place?
GC PSY510 week 8
dq 1 & dq 2 latest 2016 june
dq 1
Ethical issues can arise between psychology and the legal system.
What are some examples of ethical issues arising between these two entities?
Use examples from this week’s required readings to support your claims.
dq 2
Compare the legal definition of insanity with the psychological
concept of mentally ill. How do these two terms differ? How does this
distinction affect the validity of the insanity defense?
