What Role do ethics play in psychology? Outline

1. INTRODUCTION: Hook + Thesis

Thesis: Ethics is one of the main things that a psychologist should always keep in mind.

2. BODY PARAGRAPH 1: Ethics is important in the life of a psychologist.

· “Our primary purpose is to present the full range of contemporary ethical issues in psychology as not only relevant and intriguing, but also as integral and unavoidable aspects of the professional role of a psychologist” https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1985-97634-000

· “Currently, the teaching and practice of ethics in professional psychology tend to focus on the application of ethical principles to situations involving dilemmas” http://web.b.ebscohost.com.db16.linccweb.org/ehost/detail/detail?vid=4&sid=41af2b2b-905c-4eba-aa9e-9c486fdee0f3%40pdc-v-sessmgr02&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#AN=1990-18269-001&db=pdh

3. BODY PARAGRAPH 2: General Principles in psychologists

· “Professional and scientific responsibility Psychologists consult with, refer to, or cooperate with other professionals and institutions to the extent needed to serve the best interests of their patients, clients, or other recipients of their services.” https://www.apa.org/ethics/code/code-1992

· “Integrity Psychologists strive to be aware of their own belief systems, values, needs, and limitations and the effect of these on their work. To the extent feasible, they attempt to clarify for relevant parties the roles they are performing and to function appropriately in accordance with those roles” https://www.apa.org/ethics/code/code-1992

4. BODY PARAGRAPH 3: Psychologist should care about the welfare of their patients

· “In their professional actions, psychologists weigh the welfare and rights of their patients or clients, students, supervisees, human research participants, and other affected persons. When conflicts occur among psychologists’ obligations or concerns, they attempt to resolve these conflicts and to perform their roles in a responsible fashion that avoids or minimizes harm” https://www.apa.org/ethics/code/code-1992

·  “Psychologists are aware of cultural, individual, and role differences, including those due to age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and socioeconomic status.” https://www.apa.org/ethics/code/code-1992

5. CONCLUSION.