AS 91843 · 3 credits · Internal
Ethics in psychology
Demonstrate understanding of ethical principles in psychological practice in Aotearoa/New Zealand
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This standard asks you to understand why psychologists in New Zealand follow ethical principles, and to know what those four main principles are (respect, responsibility, integrity, and justice). You need to show you can describe these principles, explain why they matter, and apply them to real examples from New Zealand psychology contexts.
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- ·Describe the four ethical principles from the NZ Code of Ethics (Respect for the Dignity of Persons and Peoples, Responsible Caring, Integrity in Relationships, and Social Justice and Responsibility to Society)
- ·Give specific examples of how these principles are applied in New Zealand psychology contexts, studies, or scenarios
- ·Explain why these ethical principles exist and what effect they have on psychological practice
- ·Discuss where ethical principles have or haven't been applied in real cases
- ·Consider the wider impact of these principles on how psychology is practised in Aotearoa/New Zealand
You describe the four ethical principles and give examples of how they are used in New Zealand psychology.
You explain what each principle is for and what happens when psychologists use them, with examples showing both good and poor application in real situations.