ethical case study
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ethical_case_study.docx· Ethical Case Study
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Overview
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
Context
In this assessment, you will demonstrate your understanding of ethical standards and behaviors. As you apply this understanding to your professional practice and problem solving in real-world contexts, you will continue to develop an understanding of ethics in psychology and sharpen your critical thinking skills. From an understanding of how to evaluate the ideas of others, you will develop a foundation for how to consider multiple perspectives on an issue and formulate an opinion based on the evaluation of their reasoning.
Ethics is generally defined as a system of moral principles—the rules that guide us in life, love, and work. While most reasonable people can agree on what constitutes ethical behavior, not every situation can be deemed right or wrong, black or white. Sometimes an ethical dilemma is painted in shades of grey—where the choice is not as easy and straightforward as we might like it to be.
Resources
Required Resource
The following resource is required to complete the assessment.
Multimedia
Click the link provided below to view the following multimedia piece:
. Ethical Case Studies | Transcript .
Suggested Resources
The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.
Library Resources
The following e-books or articles from the University Library are linked directly in this course:
. Lewis, P. V. (1985). Defining 'business ethics': Like nailing Jello to a wall . Journal of Business Ethics, 4(5), 377–383.
. Peterson, R. A., Beltramini, R. F., & Kozmetsky, G. (1991). Concerns of college students regarding business ethics: A replication . Journal of Business Ethics, 10(10), 733–738.
. Scanlon, P. M., & Neumann, D. R. (2002). Internet plagiarism among college students . Journal of College Student Development, 43(3), 374–385.
. Kidwell, R. E., Jr. (2004). "Small" lies, big trouble: The unfortunate consequences of résumé padding, from Janet Cooke to George O'Leary . Journal of Business Ethics, 51(2), 175–184.
. Barkan, R., Ayal, S., Gino, F., & Ariely, D. (2012). The pot calling the kettle black: Distancing response to ethical dissonance . Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 141(4), 757–773.
Course Library Guide
The University library guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the resources in the Psychology Capstone Project Library Guide to help direct your research.
Internet Resource
Access the following resource by clicking the link provided. Please note that URLs change frequently. Permission for the following link has been either granted or deemed appropriate for educational use at the time of course publication.
. American Psychological Association. (2014). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct . Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index.aspx?item=3
. To gain an understanding of the principles that guide psychologists, you may review the following principles:
. Principle A: Beneficence and nonmaleficence.
. Principle B: Fidelity and responsibility.
. Principle C: Integrity.
. Principle D: Justice.
. Principle E: Respect for people's rights and dignity.
· Assessment Instructions
Select one of the cases from the Ethical Case Studies media piece. This media piece is linked in Resources under the Required Resources heading.
Using your selected case study, construct an ethical analysis based on the application of psychological principles and best practices. In this analysis, complete the following:
· Summarize the ethical issue involved.
· Consider and describe alternatives for resolving the ethical dilemma, including possible ramifications for each alternative.
· Decide on a course of action.
· Explain your position and support your argument, that is, provide a persuasive argument to resolve the ethical dilemma and justify your course of action. Make sure you support your argument with current research (research within the past decade).
· Summarize your position and provide a conclusion.
Additional Requirements
Your paper should meet the following requirements:
· Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
· APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA sixth edition style and formatting.
· Number of resources: Use a minimum of three (3) academic resources.
· Length: Submission includes 5 pages typed, double-spaced pages.
· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
