· Explain how the APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct can be used to guide decisions in the ethical application of these technologies.

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Technology and   Psychology Professionals

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, be certain to have read all the required resources for this week. In recent years, the psychology profession has been greatly influenced by various forms of technology. The prevalence of psychology professionals using technology to market themselves and engage, socialize, and interact with others has created new opportunities and challenges. This is particularly true with regard to potential interactions with clients via these technologies. Given the exponential growth with which these technological advancements are permeating our world, we expect to see the proliferation of new issues, challenges, and opportunities within the realms of psychological research and practice.

In your initial post:

· Provide an overview of the relevant issues, ongoing trends, challenges, and future opportunities for psychology professionals and the populations they serve.

· Explain how the APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct can be used to guide decisions in the ethical application of these technologies.

· Construct clear and concise arguments using evidence-based psychological concepts and theories to explain how current technological and policy shifts may influence trends in psychological research and practice.

· Evaluate potential work settings where the use of technologies promotes ease and convenience for both psychology professionals and the populations they serve.

What are the potential responsibilities of the psychology professionals as providers of care with regard to the use of these technologies? Does the increase in ease, convenience, and experience satisfaction for the parties involved outweigh any potential negative outcomes?

Articles

American Psychological Association. (2010). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct: Including 2010 amendments. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index.aspx

· This document outlines a series of ethical standards, guidelines, and aspirational goals to guide psychologists.

Bratt, W. (2010). Ethical considerations of social networking for counsellors. Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 44(4),335–345. Retrieved from https://library.ashford.edu/ezproxy.aspx?url=http%3A//search.proquest.com/docview/818788035/969B22225CCB4827PQ/1?accountid=32521

· This article considers the ethical and professional implications of social networking for counselors.

Clinton, B. K., Silverman, B.C., & Brendel, D. H. (2010). Patient-targeted Googling: The ethics of searching online for patient information. Harvard Review of Psychiatry, 18(2),103–112. doi:10.3109/10673221003683861

· The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. This article discusses the ethical and professional considerations of searching online for personal information about clients.

DiLillo, D., & Gale, E. B. (2011). To Google or not to Google: Graduate students’ use of the Internet to access personal information about clients. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 5(3), 160–166. doi:10.1037/a0024441

· The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. This article explores several ethical issues related to searching for personal information about clients online, including issues pertaining to confidentiality and informed consent.

Kaslow, F. W., Patterson, T., & Gottlieb, M. (2011). Ethical dilemmas in psychologists accessing internet data: Is it justified? Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 42(2),105–112. doi:10.1037/a0022002

· The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. This article explores a myriad of ethical dilemmas in psychologists accessing Internet data about clients, and also investigates the efficacy of gathering personal information about clients online.

Kolmes, K. (2012). Social media in the future of professional psychology. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 43(6),606–612. doi: 10.1037/a0028678

· The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. The profession of psychology is greatly influenced by technology and social media. This article provides an overview of current and future trends in this area.

Lehavot, K., Barnett, J. E., & Powers, D. (2010). Psychotherapy, professional relationships, and ethical considerations in the MySpace generation. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 41(2),160–166. doi:10.1037/a0018709

· The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. This article describes new ethical dilemmas related to social media for psychology professionals. A strong focus of this article is on the potential impact to the therapeutic relationship.

Tunick, R. A., Mednick, L., & Conroy, C. (2011). A snapshot of child psychologists’ social media activity: Professional and ethical implications and recommendations. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 42(6),440–447. doi:10.1037/a0025040

· The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. This article proposes several guidelines for professional practice based on research around child psychologists’ social media activity.

Van Allen, J., & Roberts, M. (2011). Critical incidents in the marriage of psychology and technology: A discussion of potential ethical issues in practice, education, and policy. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 42(6),433–439. doi:10.1037/a0025278

· The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. This article discusses psychologists’ use of technology, with a particular focus on consequences and strategies related to ethical issues in policy, education, and practice.

Discuss three behaviors that you had difficulty categorizing.  What about these behaviors made them more difficult to categorize? 

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Step 1:

  1. On a sheet of paper, write down 15 specific things you did over the course of the past 24 hours (for example: got out of bed, drove/rode/walked to class, brushed teeth, etc.).
  2. Next, categorize each of the behaviors on your list into one of three types or sources of motivation: biological (i.e., drive-reduction theory), stimulus (i.e., arousal theory), or learned (i.e., incentive approach).

Step 2:

Thoroughly discuss the following:

  1. Discuss three behaviors from your list that you were able to categorize easily (include the behaviors and their category).  What were the motivations behind those behaviors?
  2. Discuss three behaviors that you had difficulty categorizing.  What about these behaviors made them more difficult to categorize?

Important guidelines to follow:

Write at least a 300-word, well-developed and well-written response.  Use APA Formatting Guide to create accurate citations and documentation to give credit for any resource material used in your response. Your assignment   is due  October 29 in class.

The purpose of this literature review is to describe, summarize, and evaluate existing research on your chosen topic in a comprehensive and concise way. Your topic discussion should start broad and become more focused as you develop the review (like an upside-down pyramid).  The point of the pyramid should highlight why you’re interested in a specific topic. The literature review needs to cover many aspects relating to the topic.

PAPER REQUIREMENTS:

  • The paper should conform to APA format, 6th edition
  • Saved in Microsoft Word Format
  • Title page formatted in APA format
  • Include an abstract (Optional)
  • Must include 4 references: at least 3 research articles (experimental or correlational studies) and one other type of article (a review article, the DSM, additional research articles, etc.).  10 points will be deducted for each
  • I have attached a pre-filled data organizer with articles and research that you can use. It has information pertaining to the studies, so all you have to do is look up the paper/article for your reference.
  • Thoroughly read the rubric. I really would like an A/B paper.
  • Because I want to make sure that everything was thoroughly read, CHAT me with you interest to bid. This lets me know that you have read everything. WILL NOT ACCEPT BIDS WITHOUT TALKING ABOUT ASSIGNMENT/DIRECTIONS. I want to ensure that I am getting a good paper.
  • I have attached documents and resources that can be used to assist in writing.
  • Please message/chat with ANY questions if you have them!

Will attach more information and details as bids roll in. Thank you! Let’s get an A!!! 🙂

This paper should be a minimum of 4 pages (not including cover page and references), and it should cite several peer-reviewed sources 

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8-1 Final Project Milestone Four: Initial Draft of Methods, Data Analysis, and Anticipated Results Sections

Your submission should include all of the following elements:  Description of the participants you plan to use in your study (you will need at least seven PSY 510 and/or PSY 520 students to respond to your survey)  Description of the materials that will be used in the study and why they are most appropriate for your proposal  Description of the procedures that will be used to collect data and how they will address your research question  Discussion of any ethical concerns you can foresee with the study and steps that could be taken to remedy them  Explanation of the procedures you plan to use to prepare your raw data for analysis  Explanation of the analytic procedures for analyzing data and how they will help obtain valid and reliable research results  Description of which descriptive statistics will be most informative in answering your research question and why  Discussion of how your proposed data analysis methods are ethical, as outlined by the APA’s principles and standards  Prediction of your expected findings or anticipated results Guidelines for Submission: Your paper must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. This paper should be a minimum of 4 pages (not including cover page and references), and it should cite several peer-reviewed sources

My research is attached with a sample of how work should be done

Select one classmate who has chosen a different personality disorder than you did. Analyze the fictional case presented and provide feedback on the explanation of the development and causes of your peer’s chosen disorder.

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Prior to beginning work on this discussion read Chapter 10 of your course text.  Pay close attention to the two case illustrations in section 10.4 as these may inform the creation of your own illustration in your initial post.  Also read  the Clarkin, Cain, and Livesley (2015), Kealy, Steinberg, and Ogrodniczuk (2015), and the Miller, Few, Lynam, and MacKillop (2015) articles.

For this discussion, select one of the personality disorders discussed in chapter 10.  Then select one of the seven models of personality covered in this course. Develop a fictional case illustration that uses the theories in your selected model to explain the development and causes of the chosen disorder. Include a brief discussion of possible therapeutic interventions based on your chosen model. Your initial post should be a minimum of 300 words and should incorporate at least one peer-reviewed article.

Guided Response: Respond substantively to at least two of your peers.  Select one classmate who has chosen a different personality disorder than you did. Analyze the fictional case presented and provide feedback on the explanation of the development and causes of your peer’s chosen disorder. Suggest other elements related to the model that might be included. If possible, also respond to a classmate who has chosen the same disorder as you have but has approached it from a different theoretical perspective.  Compare and contrast your analysis to those of your classmates.