25 Aug Examine the code of ethics that governs the discipline of Psychology in the United States. Look for the code of ethics that governs the discipline of Psychology in another country (United Kingdom, Puerto Rico, Canada, etc).
Module 1: Assignment: Short Essay – Main ethical principles in Psychology
Objective: Review, compare, and discuss the main ethical principles in psychology Instructions:
a) Examine the code of ethics that governs the discipline of Psychology in the United States. Look for the code of ethics that governs the discipline of Psychology in another country (United Kingdom, Puerto Rico, Canada, etc). Choose one (1) canon or rule from each of the codes that caught your attention and compare. b) Provide a brief description and explanation for each. Indicate what you found interesting about what you chose. Cite and reference the resources used (code of ethics). c) Do a search for a code of ethics/professional regulation related to your area of study. If your major is psychology, then select another discipline that you are also interested in (for example: accounting, social work, medicine, or any other). Review it and compare it with the codes of ethics in psychology. Choose a particular standard or canon that is similar to the psychology canons you chose. d) Write a brief analysis in which you compare them (the three canons/rules). Explain how they are similar and how they apply to both professions. Clearly identify the selected rules or canons. Analyze their relevance to the field and why they are necessary.
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