Applying Ethical Theories Ethics play a vital role in day-to-day living from work to home. The ability to recognize ethical dilemmas and apply ethical theories to resolve ethical dilemmas is essential part of an individual 's psychological, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The purpose of this paper is to explore the strengths and weakness of the American Psychological Association (APA) code of ethics, apply and evaluate the eight-step ethical decision-making model, discuss the role of deontology in ethical reasoning, resolution, and multicultural issues in the case study. APA: Strengths and Weaknesses The APA founded in 1892 provides psychologists with a formalized set of ethical principles and standards for professional conduct …show more content…
The primary weakness of the APA is that it only applies to professional conduct and not private life. According to Pipes, Holstein, and Aguirre (2005), "APA codes apply within their role as psychologists...they may, with impunity from the Code, demean individuals of a particular gender or a particular religion with whom they interact only on a personal basis" (p. 326). While the APA has enforceable standards, the preamble and general principles are aspirational and seek to create individuals whose professional character will successfully integrate into their personal lives. For example, Jenny 's consultation with Rhonda went from a professional consultation to a gossip session on other issues within organization; when they failed "to guard against personal, financial, social, organizational or political factors" (APA, 2010) that might influence their ability to objectively resolve the present ethical dilemma. While the APA provide ethical principles and a professional code of conduct provide a foundation for resolving ethical dilemmas, it is not exhaustive and individuals should seek and use other models to help them resolve their ethical dilemmas, such as the eight-step decision …show more content…
In applying the ethical decision-making model, the ethical theory of deontology provided the best solution for the case study resolution. Deontology 's universal principles allow an individual create a maximum or imperative that encompass not only the initial ethical dilemma, but also multicultural issues that may arise during the ethical reasoning process, such as gender, status, and social identity. Part two of the case scenario added new ethical issues for consideration. Jenny and Rhonda discuss an education culture that preferences gender in organizational practices, such as "old boys club", discriminates based on status "full professors over associates", power imbalances, which disallows pay equity, and uses in-group/out-group discrimination to threaten Jenny 's social identity. While ethical reasoning process involved in theories such as virtue ethics, communitarianism, feminism, and utilitarianism can hinder effective ethical decision-making by allowing situational, multicultural, or contextual factors like gender, pay equity, status, and social identity to create a cognitive processing overload that renders the individual incapable of objectively
After looking through the codes of ethics in which were presented, I decided to compare and contrast the American Psychological Association (APA) code of ethics to the International Association of Chiefs of Police Officer (IACP) code of ethics. When comparing the two codes, I was quite surprised as to what I came across. For example, she APA code of ethics is quite comprehensive in comparison to the IACP. For example, the APA code of ethics sets forth general principles, ethical standards, rules and procedures to follow, possible sanctions one could receive, and provides guidance for psychologists and organizations who choose to adopt them. Where as, in comparison the IACP code of ethics is barely a code of ethics as it represents more of what a police officer should do in comparison to what they should not do, as it does not provide any guidance for police officers, general principles, rules and procedures to follow, possible sanctions, or adequate guidance. When comparing the two codes, I also noticed, that while no code is ever able to be completely exhaustive, the APA code of ethics is more specific, offers a substantial amount of content and information in their code, as it is eighteen pages, in comparison to the IACP code of ethics, which is very broad, less detailed, full of “fluff” and merely two pages in length. I believe the most
... the physical therapist that requires them to make ethical judgments. The APTA code of ethics, guides the physical therapists in making these ethical judgments by asserting the ideals of the profession and by defining some of the limits of professionally and morally acceptable behavior. The APTA code of ethics is very thorough and although it may not be prepared for every situation that may evolve, it is being revised from time to time as the dynamics of the physical therapy profession changes and new patterns of health care delivery are developed and accepted by the professional community and the public.
Which of the six principles in the AICPA Code of Conduct is most related to Article 1.5 of the California Accountancy Act? Explain your conclusion.
It is important as a professional health care provider to have guidelines, regulations, and ethical standards to obey when providing care to the public. The ACA is to improve the quality of professional counselors in the community with education, knowledge, and guidelines by providing an ACA Code of Ethics standard when delivering treatment toward a clientele (American Counseling Association, 2015). One particular part of the ACA mission that is essential, is the ACA Code of Ethics. The purpose of the ACA Code of Ethics is a guide to ensure counselors in training and professional counselors understand the ethical obligations toward clients, possible grievances for conduct unbecoming, and professional responsibilities, which supports the ACA
Both the ALA code of ethics and Library bill of rights both match in the belief of equality and inclusiveness. Meeting the needs to serve and treating individuals fairly, while providing services to embrace all persons or group. They did differ in reaching out to outsider. While the library bill of rights is open to interacting with the public, the code of ethnic prohibit private interest or personal beliefs.
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The Code of Ethics for Educators and the APA Code of Ethics are similar to each other because they instill rules that are put in place to protect the clientele of professionals as well as the students and the educators. These codes are also here to establish regulation for the professionals to withhold. In APA code 3.04 Avoiding Harm is relevant to the 2nd standard Conduct with students. The standard and code both relate to maintain a professional relationship with the client and or student. Standard 2 includes avoiding physical, verbal, and endangerment with a student and the code Avoiding harm also refers to practicing avoidance of physical, mental harm, etc. Comprehensively, educators should always preserve a professional relationship with
The ACA code of ethics “reflects the counseling profession’s understanding of changes in the role of the professional or changes in the society counselors serve” (Ponton & Duba, 2009, p. 119). The ACA code of ethics discusses many things counselors need to keep in mind when counseling an individual or a group. Some topics addressed are informed consent, confidentiality, and group work (ACA code of ethics, 2006, pp. 236-238). All three of these topics are all issues counselors will encounter in counseling a group or an individual.
The accounting system misallocated motors from the asset manufacturing equipment to inventory. There are issues of honesty, responsibility, and professional ethics.
American Counseling Association (2005). ACA Code of Ethics. Alexandria, VA: Author. - See more at: http://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/ethics#sthash.13ImD8Lb.dpuf
Psychological research has developed over many years of trials, criticism and changes. Today the American Psychological Association (APA) provides guidelines and rules for researchers to ensure research provides respect, beneficence, and justice for participants within the studies (txt). Based on previous research studies, ones that do not meet the current guidelines, some could be changed to meet current guidelines, while others would not be allowed as research studies in todays’ professional arena.
Everyone in this world has experienced an ethical dilemma in different situations and this may arise between one or more individuals. Ethical dilemma is a situation where people have to make complex decisions and are influenced based on personal interest, social environment or norms, and religious beliefs (“Strategic Leadership”, n.d.). The leaders and managers in the company should set guidelines to ensure employees are aware and have a better chance to solve and make ethical decisions. Employees are also responsible in understanding their ethical obligations in order to maintain a positive work environment. The purpose of this case study is to identify the dilemma and analyze different decisions to find ways on how a person should act
There five general principles of APA Ethical Principles; First principle is (a): Beneficence and Nonmaleficence, where a psychologist job is to protect those whom they serve and work with. A psychologist is responsible to protect the welfare and rights and safeguard those who they serve. They also protect other affected persons as well as the welfare of animal subjects to research. It is important that psychologists know that deception in a research can affect the public negatively, and this could be surface via social media and other organization in a negative way. These are issues that psychologist should be aware of as this could affect their own mental health and their ability to help the public.
Ethics is not a concept that is thought about often, but it is practiced on a daily basis. Even while unconscious of the fact, people consider ethics while making every choice in life. There are many theories to which people allude, but two radically different theories that are sometimes practiced are deontology and utilitarianism. Deontology deals with actions in a situation while utilitarianism examines the consequences of those actions. While polar opposites on the broad spectrum of ethics, deontology and utilitarianism are bioethical theories that can be applied to nursing practice and personal life situations.
Professional ethical conduct is essential to the success of any client, whether it is in individual counseling or in a group setting. Professional psychologists, therapists, counselors, social workers or others in the field of human service or help have the duly responsibility to continuously become aware of their professional responsibilities, and manage their practice based on areas of ability. This paper will research ethics within groups and individual counseling, and compare their similarities and their differences.