Problem:
Learning to recognize and analyze ethical dilemmas will help you develop sound judgment and a deeper understanding of fairness, responsibility, and respect for others. The APA Ethics Code provides a valuable framework for thinking through complex issues related to confidentiality, privacy, and human relations.
In this assignment, you will demonstrate your learning by analyzing several scenarios, identifying ethical dilemmas, and explaining how APA standards help clarify appropriate and responsible actions. Need Assignment Help?
Assignment Preparation:
Read the Ethical Dilemmas scenarios.
Review the following chapters in Decoding the Ethics Code: A Practical Guide for Psychologists to refresh your understanding of the General Principles of the APA Ethics Code and ethical standards related to privacy, confidentiality, and human relations:
Ch. 3, "General Principles, Ethical Commitment, and Virtues in Psychology"
Ch. 5, "Standards for Resolving Ethical Issues"
Ch. 7, "Standards on Human Relations"
Ch. 8, "Standards on Privacy and Confidentiality"
Assignment Deliverable
Select 4 of the Ethical Dilemmas scenarios. For each dilemma you select, write a 90- to 175-word analysis in which you:
Identify and summarize 1 primary ethical dilemma the professional faces in the scenario.
Identify and summarize 1-2 secondary ethical dilemmas in the scenario.
Explain how the ethical tensions contribute to the complexity of each dilemma.
Describe the professional, ethical, and legal obligations relevant to the scenario (e.g., confidentiality, privacy, informed consent, communication).
If applicable, explain how these obligations are particularly important when working with vulnerable populations (e.g., minors, justice-involved individuals, people with disabilities).
Identify 1-2 APA ethical standards (from Sections 1-4) that apply to the central ethical tension in the scenario.
Explain which of the APA Ethical Principles (A-E) provide the most relevant ethical foundation for understanding the professional's responsibilities in the scenario.
Explain how the standards you selected clarify the ethical behavior required of the professional in the scenario.
Note: You are not required to provide a resolution to the ethical dilemma.
Ensure each response is:
Thorough and complete
Accurate and logical
Edited carefully for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors
Cite any sources used according to APA guidelines.