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Psychology Law and Ethics
In presenting my analysis of the legal and ethical issues involved with Beverly's and Ron's situation, I've tried to push aside many of my own personal feelings that would bias me in my considerations. For starters, I've tried to consider that a woman can just as easily abuse a man despite my beliefs about traditional gender roles and that males are usually the aggressors in domestic abuse. I also believe there may be a class and educational bias on my part because of the way that Beverly has communicated her response to Ron's allegations. Here, she appears to be mentally unstable, but I've tried to consider that she may either lack the education and social skills to relay her feelings in a more meaningful way, may herself be the victim of abuse who is too traumatized to relay a calmer response, or that she may have a serious physical disease. I've also had difficulty giving Beverly fair consideration because I believe that adult children will intervene in a situation where their mother is a victim...
Here, I've try to consider that children may not always know the truth about their parent's situation and that even if they did they make take the view that it's none of their business.
Under Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting Laws, there may be a legal requirement to report abuse. And, to further complicate matters, there may well be abuse issues related to both Ron and Beverly. Ron's complaints that Beverly has become abusive and angry are the more obvious candidate for an abuse issue. But, Ron's treatment of Beverly's health is also suspect. He has six pages documenting Beverly's behavior, implying that he was fully aware of her health issues for months, but neglected to seek physical or mental health treatment for her. Instead, he's seeking treatment because he's had it, not for apparent concerns about what's wrong with his wife. Reporting Laws now cover physical abuse and also non-physical abuse issues such as neglect. Finally, more exploratory work is needed to find out exactly what is…
Accountability: Accountability is an extremely important issue with regard to ethics, as guidelines demonstrate a volume of information that is assumed to be known and practiced by school psychologists, the individual is therefore accountable for the appropriate application of them, as well as any other laws or rules that govern their direct contact arenas, as well as other areas of the broad practice. (Medway & Cafferty, 1992, p. 333) In the NASP
The subject promises to approach issues of theology, sociology, ethicality and behavior with necessary interdependency. Psychology: Professional Ethics and Legal Issues (523), though an elective, seems to be an absolutely indispensable channeling of study time. The examination of issues of ethical and legal centrality to the research or practice of psychology should arm future professionals with the underlying information and philosophical orientation needed to approach this complex field with sensitivity, objectivity and integrity. Teaching Introduction to Psychology (GIDS
Psychology ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN THE PRACTICE OF FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY Professional code of ethics regulates the behavior and practicing of individuals from different fields. Psychologists conform to the stated professional code of ethics that guide them in the provision of safe and quality services to their clients. Similarly, psychologists can practice in firms, including the law to aid in forensic examination of the convicted individuals. As such, it may require the application of
Jane and Benny, most professional organizations expressly forbid sexual relationships between psychologists and former clients for at least two years after the termination of the therapeutic relationship. According to the American Psychological Association, developing sexual intimacy with former therapy patients or clients are "frequently harmful to the patient or client," (APA, 2010, Standard 10.08). Jane and Benny might not realize it now, but the harm may be subtle, in
Even though the order promised prisoners would receive humane treatments, the Bush Administration said that Geneva Conventions was not applicable to them (Goldsmith, 2012, p. 39). The Detainee Treatment Act, sponsored by Senator John McCain sponsored the Detainee Treatment Act, states that "no court, justice, or judge shall have jurisdiction to hear or consider…an application for a writ of habeas corpus filed by or on behalf of an alien detained
Ethics Inventory The Ethics Awareness Inventory and Psychology There are few features that will define a person's life, experiences, interactions and self-image as pointedly as will one's ethical orientation. Indeed, the Ethics Awareness Inventory (EAI) is an instrument which allows the individual to effectively characterize his or her own distinct type of ethical orientation. In doing so, it also highlights the permeating relevance of this orientation in the areas of personal, professional,