THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CRITICAL THINKING AND ETHICS The relationship between critical thinking and ethics can be construed differently depending on the individual. However, they seem to work together. While building on one, you are also building on the other. Ethics deals with rules or behaviors based on ideas about what is morally good and bad. Critical thinking can be described as a process by which we determine whether or not something is right or wrong.
Ethics gain from personal experience. Ethics are derived from values. Values help individuals to choose ethically. Therefore, ethics provides the structure for conduct. Ethical issues vary from legal issues because ethical issues are individualistic and legal issues are embodied in a system that governs society.
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to show how ethics play a significant role in the success of group therapy. Group therapy sessions can be very beneficial and can also have different results than individual therapy due to the dynamics of what goes on in a group including things like exercises. A group an work off each others ideas and socialize in ways that are similar to role play. The ethical boundaries established by the leader early on in the beginning stages of the group will set the tone for how the group runs, processes, and respects each other. Expectations of issues like confidentiality must ethically be addressed so the clients understand the severity of the information they are being asked to keep private.
Ethics Codes Comparison Paper: Code of Ethics Comparison between AACC and ACA Cheryl Walsh Liberty University Abstract The American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) both make provision for an understanding of ethical practices in counseling through their code of ethics. The codes of ethics presented by both are to provide clarity of ethical practices that protect not only the client but the counselor and the profession of counseling as well. This report will identify similarities and differences between the AACC and ACA code of ethics in general as well as three specific ethical topics chosen by the author. The three topics addressed in this report will be client confidentiality, sexual intimacy between client and counselor, and referral of clients to another counselor or agency. 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.
What guidelines should be applied to the evaluation of psychological research and practices? What ethical dilemmas might arise in psychological research and how might they be avoided? Guidelines were set forth and applied to the evaluation of the research and practices of psychology to establish values, maintain moral boundaries for the respect of the person’s rights and dignity, and analyze the specific needs based on the client. Every client has different needs and by identifying the circumstances and it should be an essential guideline to make the necessary adjustments when performing psychological research and practices. Making adjustments to the client’s needs should also configure in with the guidelines, rules and the law.
Discussed here will be a few of the differences and similarities between the two organizations The American Association of Christian Counseling and The American Counseling Association comparison Paper Introduction Ethic codes assist professionals in deciding what is considered to be “right” or “wrong” within the particular organization in which they work for. They protect both the client and the professionals’ rights in the working environment. The American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Association of Christian Counseling (AACC) are examples of two counseling organizations that have specific ethical standards set for its professionals. The ethics codes set for both organizations consist of several similarities as well as some differences. Discussed will be ways in which their ethical codes are alike and also how they differ from one another.
These codes share similarities in that the both are written to protect the client and set specific guidelines for effective professional counseling. It should be noted that counselors have the responsibility to understand the codes of ethics and observed them to the fullest. The code is only as effective as the professionals that utilize its principles. Herilhy and Corey (2006a) suggest that codes of ethics fulfill three objectives: educate professional about sound ethical conduct, provide mechanism for professional accountability, and codes of ethics serve as a catalysts for improving practice. (et.al).
In this lens it is taught to focus on the processes, and the systems needed for an ethical organization. The difference between the first two lens discussed is that the Right and Responsibility Lens, and the Results lens focused on the individual, the Relationship lens focuses on the community. However in the relationship lens it has a few more concerns, such as how to protect the basic liberties of all people. These liberties are broken down into rights such as; The right to notice, The right to voice, not to veto, The right to have contracts honored. The Relationship Lens helped influence my decision by giving us a process by which basic liberties can be protected.
The core element is defined through an assumption of a mutual agreement of individuals binding as a group (Oyserman et al., 2002). The right or wrong becomes judgment in a social context with situational constraints and social roles in a group perceptional and causal reasoning approach (Oyserman et al., 2002). Otherwise, what is the social mean standard within the social group agreed upon by the majority of the individuals within the social group? Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling Related to My Own Ethical and Moral Reasoning The law or legal system and ethics have been a controversial debate for centuries. The laws are defined by the majority of a society influence through ethical reasoning.
How about smiling in the wrong times keep smiling for too long? I think common sense plays a big part in our role as counsellors. We also have to remember there is more to the word ethics like the simple things, telling the truth not misleading someone and helping others, obeying the law and doing what is morally right. It will not be easy to handle all situations in everyone’s favour and for us to keep or own feelings out of the equation. There will be difficult decisions for me in the future as a counsellor.