PSY 510 Entire Course All Weeks Discussions And Assignments
PSY 510 Enire Class
PSY 510 Full Course
PSY 510 Topic 1 DQ1
In the past,
researchers in psychology used some “ethically questionable” research
techniques. Do you believe that some of these techniques were useful despite
their ethical shortcomings? Explain. How did these “ethically questionable”
techniques lend to the creation of the code of ethics?
PSY 510 Topic 1 DQ2
Review the preamble
and general principles section of the code of ethics. What
is the purpose of these sections? In reviewing the general principles, which do
you feel is the most impactful or influential to the practice of psychology?
Explain.
PSY 510 Topic 2 DQ1
Should humans use
animals for psychological research? Give examples from this week’s assigned
readings or other sources to defend your position.
PSY 510 Topic 2 DQ2
How does the
philosophy of ethical decision making have an effect on our everyday lives? As
a student, what can you do to ensure you maintain academic honesty throughout
your graduate academic career?
PSY 510 Week 2 Assignment APA Title and Reference Page
Details:
This assignment is
designed to help you review APA writing guidelines and to find references for
the Critical Thinking Paper that is due in Topic 3. Use the attached document
“Critical Thinking Topics” to review topics for the Topic 3 assignment.
Use the resources
found to construct an APA title page and reference section that conform to guidelines
found in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
Reference sections
should include at least two articles, one book, and one electronic source.
This assignment uses a
scoring guide. Please
review the scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become
familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
PSY 510 Topic 3 DQ1
Discuss some practical
ways that you practice self-care. How do your practices align with practical
guidelines for self-care recommended by other psychologists? What are some
risks associated with NOT practicing self-care?
PSY 510 Topic 3 DQ2
Give an example of how
using deception in research can and should be used. Describe why the use of
deception can be considered acceptable while some of the classic research
methods are not. Provide examples when applicable.
PSY 510 Week 3 Assignment Benchmark – Critical Thinking Essay
Details:
The following is a
list of acceptable topics that can be selected from. (Please note that this
is a list of suggestions. A different topic can be selected if you have a
preference for a topic that is not listed):
1. Right to Die
2. Drug Therapy
3. Children and Medication
4. Diagnosis of ADHD
5. Television or Video Games and Violent Behavior
6. Using Deception in Research
7. Spanking
8. Using Animals in Research
9. Recovered Memories
Use the GCU library to
locate two peer-reviewed articles on your chosen topic. The articles should argue
opposite sides of the controversy.
In 1,250-1,500 words:
1. Briefly explain the claims of both articles as
well as the background of the controversy and how it became controversial.
Including how historical perspectives and theories add to the controversy.
2. Examine the evidence given in the articles and
explain which article creates a stronger argument.
3. Identify any logic fallacies that exist in
both and explain what makes them logic fallacies (For a list of logical
fallacies, follow this link https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/659/03/).
4. Describe why the article’s argument is
stronger than the other. Give examples from both. Include how current
perspectives and theories support your rationale.
5. Describe how the controversy you chose is
applicable and significant to the world.
Prepare this
assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in
the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a
rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become
familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to
submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the
Student Success Center.
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic
competencies: 1.1: Describe key historical perspectives and theories in
psychology, 1.2: Differentiate among current perspectives and theories in
psychology, and 1.3: Describe applications of psychology.
PSY 510 Topic 4 DQ1
Describe three to five
different ways in which a psychologist or counselor may acquire or maintain
competence in a specific area of practice. Does supervision play a role in any
of the ways you described? Explain.
PSY 510 Topic 4 DQ2
Explore the divisions
of APA (http://www.apa.org/about/division/). Which would you join? How would you use
those divisions to continue your education/training in the field of psychology?
Are there other ways to gain expertise in a psychological emphasis (i.e.,
forensic, development)? Explain.
PSY 510 Week 4 Assignment Case Study: Handling Disparate
Information
Details:
Read Case 7: Handling
Disparate Information for Evaluating Trainees on pages 364-366 in your
textbook. Once you have read the case study completely, answer the discussion
questions found in the attached document “Case 7” under the assignment tab.
While APA format is
not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is
expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting
guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student
Success Center.
You are not required
to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
PSY 510 Topic 5 DQ1
Max Points: 5.0
Discuss why it is
important to maintain professional boundaries when working within the field of
psychology?
PSY 510 Topic 5 DQ2
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?
PSY 510 Week 5 Case Study: Duty to Protect
Read Case 4: Research
on Intimate Partner Violence and the Duty to Protect on pages 359-360 in your
textbook. Once you have read the case study completely, answer the discussion
questions found in the attached document “Case 4” under the assignment tab.
While APA format is
not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is
expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting
guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student
Success Center.
You are not required
to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
PSY 510 Week 6 Topic 6 DQ1
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 your legal
obligation?
PSY 510 Topic 6 DQ2
Describe how website
advertising can potentially lead to the violation of other ethical standards.
PSY 510 Week 6 Assignment Case Study: Ethical Consultation
Details:
A local shelter that
receives funding from the National Institute of Health and Mental Health is
upgrading its website. Along with several upgrades to the website, the web
developer/consultant makes a suggestion that the shelter add a testimonial page
where local citizens can describe their positive interactions with the shelter
and its services. Since the web developer/consultant want to get that page up
and running first, the developer suggests using some positive ratings and
responses from Angie’s List® and other similar ratings sites that already have
positive stories and experiences with the shelter.
The director of the
shelter loves the idea of a testimonial page. She thinks it would really add to
the community feel of the shelter. However, knowing her funding source, she
researches the APA Ethics Code and believes the shelter would be acting
inappropriately. To discuss the matter in further detail, the director of the
shelter calls you for an ethics consult.
In 500-750 words,
explain the advice you would give:
1. Describe the ethical issues involved in this
situation.
2. Discuss any other concerns about the web
developer/consultant’s strategies.
3. Explain some recommendations that you would
make to the shelter.
Prepare this
assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in
the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a
rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become
familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to
submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the
Student Success Center.
PSY 510 Topic 7 DQ1
Discuss some areas on
which you hold biases (divorce, domestic violence, death penalty). Biases can
be personal or professional in nature. Confronting biases can help to overcome
them. 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?
PSY 510 Topic 7 DQ2
You have a client who
is of a different culture and faith than your own. You are not comfortable
dealing with them due to past negative feelings from childhood. What are your
ethical and legal obligations? Why are these legal and ethical obligations in place?
PSY 510 Week 7 Assignment Ethics of Religion
Details:
In 1,250-1,500 words,
describe the ethical implications of implementing religion or spirituality into
therapy. Consider topics such as:
1. Competence
2. Multiple relationships
3. Imposing religious values in therapy
4. Informed consent
Use a minimum of three
peer-reviewed sources as well as the textbook and the APA Code of Ethics with
APA formatted in-text citations and references.
Prepare this
assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in
the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a
rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become
familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit
this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student
Success Center.
PSY 510 Topic 8 DQ1
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.
PSY 510 Topic 8 DQ2
Max Points: 5.0
Compare the legal
definition of insanity with the psychological concept of mentally ill. How do
these two terms differ? How does this distinction affect the validity of the
insanity defense?
PSY 510 Week 8 Assignment Forensic Psychology and Ethical
Implications
Details:
For this paper, you
will examine the ethical implications of a controversial topic related to
forensic psychology.
Choose from the following topics:
Choose from the following topics:
1. Psychologists’ involvement in military
interrogations
2. Psychologists’ involvement in assessments
related to death penalty cases
In 1,000-1,250 words,
consider the following:
1. Discuss human rights as it relates to the controversy.
2. Explain ethical implications that may arise
for both sides of the controversy.
A minimum of three
peer-reviewed sources and the textbook should be used to support this paper.
Prepare this
assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in
the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a
rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become
familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to
submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the
Student Success Center.
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