Assignment Content

1. Read the instructions in Applications of Motivation in Learning Theory, and select one option to complete the assignment. You can choose from the following options:
   • Option 1: Environmental and Evolutionary Psychology Transcript
   • Option 2: Environmental and Evolutionary Psychology Brochure
   • Option 3: Forensic Psychology Transcript
   • Option 4: Forensic Psychology Literature Handout
   • Option 5: Health and Sports Psychology Plan
   • Option 6: Health and Sports Psychology Literature Chapter
   • Option 7: Industrial/Organizational Psychology Presentation
   • Option 8: Industrial/Organizational Psychology Handout
   • Format your assignment in accordance with APA guidelines.

n this Discussion, you will examine how morals, values, and situational factors influence ethical decision making. Morals refer to the ability to distinguish “right” from “wrong.” What is deemed “right” often is a matter of perspective and moral maturity. A value is “an enduring belief that a specific mode of conduct or end-state of existence is personally or socially preferable to an opposite or converse mode of conduct or end-state of existence” (Rokeach, 1973, p. 5). While there is a greater chance of individuals with strong morals and values behaving ethically, certain situational factors, such as the degree to which an organization emphasizes ethical behavior, may steer one’s decision into unethical territory. Often, individual and situational factors that influence ethical decision making occur on a subconscious level; therefore, it is important to increase your awareness as to how these factors affect decision making.

Rokeach, M. (1973). The nature of human values. New York: The Free Press.

To prepare for this Discussion:

• Read the Introduction in The Ethical Practice of Consulting Psychology, Chapter 8 in the APA Handbook of Ethics in Psychology, and Chapter 2 in the Sage Handbook. Focus on common ethical dilemmas in the practice of I/O psychology.
• Read APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (hereafter referred to as the APA Ethics Code). Identify ethical standards that are applicable to the practice of I/O psychology.
• Read Chapter 1 and Appendix A in the text, Business Ethics: An Ethical Decision-Making Approach and the journal articles in this week’s Learning Resources. Consider the role of morals, values, and situational in ethical decision making and the practice of I/O psychology.
• Identify one ethical dilemma related to the practice of I/O psychology. Then identify the ethical standards that apply to the dilemma.
• Reflect on how an I/O psychology practitioner’s morals (i.e., moral character or competencies) and values might influence his or her ethical decision making in response to the dilemma. In addition, consider how situational factors may influence the practitioner’s ethical decision making.

By Day 3

Post a response to the following:

Briefly describe one ethical dilemma that could occur in the practice of I/O psychology. Then identify at least one ethical standard that applies to the dilemma. Finally, explain how morals, values, and situational factors might influence an I/O psychology practitioner’s decision making in response to the dilemma. Use specific examples to illustrate your explanation.

Nine different fallacies have been used to analyze social problems. An important aspect of critical thinking is the ability to recognize these fallacies. This ability enables you not only to assess the validity of information and arguments presented by others but also to make your own analysis with logic and clarity.

Explain the nine fallacies and give examples of each.

Describe one evidenced-based practice (EBP) that mental health professionals use to support and address the symptoms associated with trauma or anxiety. Distinguish the EBP you are describing from the other EBPs posted by your classmates. How might your selected EBP be helpful in your future work?