General Principles of the APA Ethical Standards HW 3
General Principles of the APA Ethical Standards HW 3
A brief description of the principle you selected from the General Principles of the APA Ethical Standards you read about in “Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.” Explain it in your own words. Explain in what way the principle could be applicable in your area of specialization and why.
ethics presented in the APA websites listed in this week’s Learning Resources.
American Psychological Association. (2010a). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index.aspx
This website reviews the ethical guidelines held by the APA. Read “Introduction and Applicability,” “Preamble,” “General Principles,” and “Standard 8” only.
Behnke, S. (2009). Disability as an ethical issue. Monitor on Psychology, 40(6), 62. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/monitor/2009/06/ethics.aspx
This article discusses how the stigma of a disability should be examined in terms of ethical guidelines.
Walden University. (2013a). Code of conduct. In 2013–2014 Walden University student handbook. Retrieved from http://catalog.waldenu.edu/content.php?catoid=95&navoid=22930
The Walden Code of Conduct addresses the university’s expectations for students in the areas of nondiscrimination, nonharassment, professional conduct, and academic integrity.
Walden University. (2013b). Professional development plan. In 2013–2014 Walden University student handbook. Retrieved from http://catalog.waldenu.edu/content.php?catoid=95&navoid=
Read the information on ethics presented in the APA websites listed in this week’s Learning Resources.
Review the General Principles of the APA Ethical Standards from the resource titled “Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct” found in the Learning Resources
Select one of the principles and think about how it applies to your program or area of specialization.
Take the time to really envision what your success looks and feels like; really sit back and put yourself in that position and create the “you” that successfully finishes this program and how you might put what you learn into action for positive social change.
