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PSY
510 Topic 1 DQ1
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?
PSY
510 Topic 1 DQ2
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.
PSY
510 Topic 2 DQ1
Should
humans use animals for psychological research? Give examples from this week’s
assigned readings or other sources to defend your position.
PSY
510 Topic 2 DQ2
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?
PSY
510 Week 2 Assignment APA Title and Reference Page
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 Topic 3 DQ1
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?
PSY
510 Topic 3 DQ2
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.
PSY
510 Week 3 Assignment Benchmark – Critical Thinking Essay
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 link https://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.
PSY
510 Topic 4 DQ1
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.
PSY
510 Topic 4 DQ2
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.
PSY
510 Week 4 Assignment Case Study: Handling Disparate Information
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 Topic 5 DQ1
Max
Points: 5.0
Discuss
why it is important to maintain professional boundaries when working within the
field of psychology?
PSY
510 Topic 5 DQ2
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?
PSY
510 Week 5 Case Study: Duty to Protect
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 Week 6 Topic 6 DQ1
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?
PSY
510 Topic 6 DQ2
Describe
how website advertising can potentially lead to the violation of other ethical
standards.
PSY
510 Week 6 Assignment Case Study: Ethical Consultation
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.
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.
PSY
510 Topic 7 DQ1
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?
PSY
510 Topic 7 DQ2
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?
PSY
510 Week 7 Assignment Ethics of Religion
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.
PSY
510 Topic 8 DQ1
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.
PSY
510 Topic 8 DQ2
Max
Points: 5.0
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?
PSY
510 Week 8 Assignment Forensic Psychology and Ethical Implications
Details:
For this
paper, you will examine the ethical implications of a controversial topic
related to forensic psychology.
Choose from the following topics:
Choose from the following topics:
1.
Psychologists’ involvement in military interrogations
2.
Psychologists’ involvement in assessments related to death
penalty cases
In
1,000-1,250 words, consider the following:
1.
Discuss human rights as it relates to the controversy.
2.
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.
