Topic
How Ethics Differ in Research and Therapeutic Practice
Instructions
How Ethics Differ in Research and Therapeutic Practice (200 words + references)
Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read the APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct in its entirety, paying special attention to standards 8 and 10 that cover ethics in research and therapeutic practice. Oftentimes research methods courses discuss the ethics of research and focus on historic examples of unethical research studies. This discussion of ethics will involve a different focus. The Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct presents information on ethical standards and expectations that apply to specific situations, including therapy and research. Explain the differences between the ethical standards for clients being treated by psychologists in counseling sessions and the standards for conducting psychological research with human participants. Consider your future career in the field of psychology and describe the parts of the Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct you expect to relate directly to your future career. Select and provide the number for one ethical requirement that applies specifically to psychological research and briefly summarize the standard. Explain why this requirement may not apply to a therapy situation.
Answer preview
Ethics play a vital role in the field of psychology. Besides, being a critical practice in professional therapy. Various ethical concerns may arise in numerous contexts where the psychologist is working such as in hospitals or private practices. There are set of laws which govern anyone working in the field of psychology to ensure the best ethical practices are put in place. In this paper seek to elucidate the underlying ethical values in research and therapeutic practices.
The American Psychological Association ethical codes and principles require multiple standards and competence when practicing research to avoid or minimize harm to the public.
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