This essay will evaluate how a psychologist and a member of the public might each reach conclusions or form matters of opinion of which they ‘feel certain’ and how the meanings attached to what they ‘know’ might be different. Introduction 3: This essay will aim to draw comparisons between the way in which Psychologists gain knowledge and the methods which are used to gain knowledge by the general, or lay, public. The essay will begin by detailing the methods used by psychologists for knowledge acquisition, known as the scientific method, followed by the various methods of belief fixation used by the lay public, such as tenacity, authority and pure reason. It will then go on to make detailed comparisons
It serves five main purposes: 1) clarifying the nature of ethical responsibilities to its members, 2) helping support the mission of the association, 3) establishing principles that define ethical behavior and best practices, 4) serves as an ethical guide to help members construct a professional course of action and 5) serves as a basis for processing ethical complaints and inquiries (American Counseling Association (ACA), 2005). However, they should be considered by counselors in arriving at a professional and ethical course of action. The Ethical Standards are set enforceable rules for conduct of counselors. Most of these standards are written so they apply to counselors that have various roles within the field. The ACA enforces members and student residents to comply with the standards of their ethics code and the procedures and rules that are used to enforce them.
UKCP produces publications and runs meetings and conferences to inform and consult on issues of concern to practitioners and support continuing professional development. As part of its commitment to protection of the public, UKCP works to improve access to psychological therapies, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards, and also deals with complaints against organisational members as well as individual members. Looking at the similarities they have the same standards and practice of care requirements and uphold the same values and ethical principles. Some difference seems to be that BACP have members who describe themselves as counsellors are educated to undergraduate diploma level and mostly employed in organizations. Where members of UKCP who describe themselves as psychotherapists are generally educated to master’s level and are mostly self-employed in private practice.
Code of Ethics Comparison between AACC and ACA When considering similarities and differences of ethical codes one should perhaps begin by clarifying what ethics are as well as the purpose of a code of ethics. In the profession of counseling one might consider the statement from Corey, Corey, and Callanan which reads, “The primary purpose of a code of ethics is to safeguard the welfare of clients by providing what is in their best interest” (Corey et al., 2011 p.9). While this is not the only purpose a code of ethics serves, it is the one that best takes into account one important consideration in counseling which is “Do no harm" (Sossin, n.d.). “Ethics codes are also designed to safeguard the public and to guide the professionals in their work so that they can provide the best service possible” (Corey et al.,2011 p.9). The AACC or American Association of Christian Counselors is intended; as the name implies, for those counselors practicing with Christianity as their spiritual emphasis while the ACA
Picking your topic For this project, you may choose to do an experiment, a correlation study, or case study experiment answering any question related to psychology. You must collect your data using either a survey or naturalistic observation and your method must meet the ethical criteria set by the IRB (me). What you will turn in You will turn in a scientific paper describing your study. The paper should include the following: Title (Person 1)– Scientific titles are descriptive and may be long. It doesn’t need to be clever or catchy (but it can be).
I will also discuss modalities, or the process that occurs when the brain receives information from our senses and how this represents itself internally. The senses I will be discussing for this essay are sight, hearing,smell and taste. The reason I am discussing modalities in relation to the effectiveness of a personalised induction is because I believe that it is part of the assessment process between therapist and client to ascertain which modality each individual feels most comfortable with. Further to this I will also discuss both the permissive and the authoritarian styles of hypnotic induction. This will include my belief that each person deserves to have a careful assessment or initial consultation from therapist to client and after careful consideration of the clients needs and preferences that the most appropriate screed would be used to benefit the client.
In cultural psychology the mental processes are compared with the society and the individual who has grown up in that society. Comparatively, cross-cultural psychologists systematically research behavior across cultures in different cultural situations (Shiraev & Levy, 2010). Critical Thinking Critical thinking in cross-cultural psychology is important because cross-cultural psychology is about identifying the similarities and differences in individuals and how they function in his or her culture. Critical thinking is about making realistic, valid and reasonable evidence. Critical thinking is described as maintaining an attitude that is open=minded and doubtful (Shiraev & Levy, 2010).
In addition, the author will expand on the personal theoretical perspective of how she feels her knowledge will contribute to her psychological society. Influence of Diversity To completely understand human nature is to understand the psychological discipline, which evolved from the roots of philosophy. The complexity of this needed more than one specific perspective that later on led to various divisions of development within the discipline. There are 54 subdivisions in the psychological approach that are recognized through the America Psychological Association (APA) today (Cherry, 2012). Some subdivisions include other branches of perspectives of an individual’s behavior; such as environmental psychology, developmental psychology, educational psychology, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavior influence the perceptions of human behavior.
Be sure to cite your textbook or other sources in the reference section at the bottom of the page. Areas of Specialization: Clinical Psychology | Health Psychology | Social Psychology | Forensic Psychology | Biological Psychology | School Psychology | Developmental Psychology | Industrial-Organizational Psychology | Topic of Study | Area of Specialization | Key Focus of This Area of Specialization | Identify Which Setting(s) a Psychologist in this Specialization may Work | 1. How people solve problems and make decisions in group settings. | Social Psychology | Study how people behave and interact in a social situation, how friendships develops, what causes aggression, and how prejudices are formed. | Hospital, private practice or mental health clinic | 2.
MTL Module 2 - Reflecting on Professional Practice 2 Context: Primary, Church of England. Year 6. Mixed ability (L2-5) and mixed socio-economic background). This essay will examine the notion of reflective practice in association within the constraints of a professional teaching capacity. It will attempt to define what being a reflective teacher means, whether it is a worthwhile exercise to pursue and in practical terms, how it can be achieved.