Discuss four purposes for psychology to have an Ethics Code and how they improve the field of psychology.
What will be an ideal response?
The key points that should be covered include:
a. Establishing integrity: the adoption of a set of core values provides a common purpose and enhances public confidence in individuals practicing in the field of psychology
b. Education and professional socialization: provides a guide for what psychologists should expect from themselves and others; as a deterrent from engaging in unethical behavior; assists faculty and supervisors to instruct graduate students in the values and principles of the practice of psychology
c. Public Trust: establishing a code of ethics for professionals allows the public to have greater trust in professionals and standards by which the public can evaluate the professionalism of psychologists
d. Enforcement Value: demonstrates that the field can monitor itself and provides standards by which psychologists can defend their decisions to institutions, courts, and government agencies
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