Discussion Question
Decoding the Ethics Code: A Practical Guide for Psychologists
Fisher, C. (2017). Decoding the ethics code: A Practical Guide for Psychologists(4th ed.). Los Angeles: SAGE Publications, Inc.
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?
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?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.