PSY4405 Ethical and professional issues in psychology

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Critically evaluate the interplay of ethical principles, legislation, and the self in maintaining the integrity of the psychology profession;

2. 2

   Design audience-appropriate media communicating the various ways psychologists engage in ethical conduct;

3. 3

   Make informed judgements about psychologists’ responsibilities to clients, the psychological profession and society in a reflexive and culturally responsive manner;

4. 4

   Demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, including reflection, interpersonal skills, and personal development planning, as part of an ongoing commitment to fitness for practice for psychology;

5. 5

   Apply decision-making strategies and relevant legislation to ethically complex situations that demonstrates understanding of ethical conduct;

6. 6

   Discuss ethical concerns as part of a group to inform ethical practice and mimic psychological practice.