Chapter 13: Ethics and Professional Issues

Question 1

How is the AASP Ethics Code broken down?

Answer 1

1. Intro and Preamble
2. 6 Guidelines
3. 26 Standards

Question 2

What are 6 sanctions used to resolve an ethical violation?

Answer 2

1. Cease and desist letter
2. Reprimand
3. Censorship
4. Suspension
5. Revocation
6. Withholding

Question 3

What are the 6 ethical guidelines used by AASP?

Answer 3

Guideline A: Competence - Providing services related to one’s education, training, and experience.

Guideline B: Integrity - Providing and marketing services that match one’s competency to help protect the well-being of those one serves.

Guideline C: Professional and Scientific Responsibility - Keeping the public’s best interest in mind by maintaining ethical conduct personally and professionally. Helping other professionals in the field maintain ethical conduct.

Guideline D: Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity - Being aware of individuals’ fundamental rights, worth, and dignity. Establishing safeguards to protect those rights. Following culturally inclusive practices.

Principle E: Concern for Other’s Welfare - Being mindful of power and never exploiting or causing intentional harm to those one serves. In professional relationships, exploring ways to resolve conflicts informally and respectfully, keeping the best interests of the public and organization at the forefront.

Principle F: Social Responsibility - Remembering that a professional’s scientific and practical work is intended to serve others, protect their welfare, and do no harm.

Question 4

What is the IDEAL Model of Decision Making?

Answer 4

Identify
Develop
Explore
Act
Learn

Question 5

What is Cauthen and Shipherd’s (2017) six-step model to decision making?

Answer 5

1. The professional would develop an understanding of the scenario, identify risks
2. Create a list of possible actions to take
3. Evaluate action outcomes
4. Consult with colleagues and supervisors
5. Commit to and execute a decision
6. Then reflect on the outcome.

Question 6

What 3 steps would a practitioner use to develop their own moral, virtue, and ethical framework?

Answer 6

1. Observing Others
2. Learning from Personal Experiences
3. Having Formal Academic Preparation

Question 7

What are the 4 steps to the Ethics Acculturation Model?

Answer 7

1. Assimilation
2. Separation
3. Marginalization
4. Integration