DQ Notes

Discuss why it is important to maintain professional boundaries when working within the field of psychology? (250-500 words with 2 references)

 

What are some potential consequences if a professional has loose or poor professional boundaries? What are some factors that may make it difficult to maintain professional boundaries? (250-500 words with 2 references)

 

There is much controversy on record keeping. Agencies require records after each session, and private therapists say less is better so courts cannot interpret the notes in the wrong context. What do you feel is practical and still within the psychologist’s legal obligation? (250-500 words with 2 references)

 

Describe how website advertising can potentially lead to the violation of other ethical standards. (250-500 words with 2 references)

 

Biases are something we all have, and it is important to be aware of what biases you have in order to monitor them carefully. Biases can be personal or professional in nature and confronting biases can help to overcome them. Discuss some areas on which you hold biases (divorce, domestic violence, death penalty, spanking, etc.) (250-500 words with 2 references)

What are your personal/professional biases? What harm can result from not being aware of them? What standards are violated if they are not acknowledged and addressed? (250-500 words with 2 references)

 

Dr. Jones has a client who is of a different culture and faith. He is not comfortable dealing with this patient due to past negative feelings from childhood. What are his ethical and legal obligations? Why are these legal and ethical obligations in place? (250-500 words with 2 references)

 

Ethical issues can arise between psychology and the legal system. What are some examples of ethical issues arising between these two entities? Use examples from this week’s required readings to support your claims. Consider the Christian principles of ethics and read the GCU Statement on the Integration of Faith and Work. How might a person with the Christian worldview address the ethical issues you provided? (250-500 words with 2 references)

 

Compare the legal definition of insanity with the psychological concept of mentally ill. What guiding principles and tools are used by psychologists to determine if a client meets or does not meet the legal definition of insanity? What are the limitations of these methods? (250-500 words with 2 references)