Intro To Ethics Essay

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Instructions

For this assignment you will compose a well-written and thoughtful essay of 2-3 pages in length. Select and answer one of the questions provided below as your prompt.

Format & Expectations

Be sure you have a clear claim, that you take a position you want to defend using at least three well-supported reasons embodying logic, reason, and research. Give possible objections to your arguments, answer these objections and then draw your conclusion. Here is a resource to help you think about how to write an argument essay. This style of essay will reappear in many of your future courses in every major.

Essays should include internal citations and a Works Cited page following MLA Style.

Submission

Submit your essay as a Word document attachment within the Assignments area. BE SURE your name is included in the file name (i.e. Broyles_Phil 200-Essay 2.doc). Your essay file should be .doc, .docx, or .rtf

Questions:

Answer one of the questions below in a well-written, thoughtful, and supported essay that engages your course material, real-life or concrete examples and illustrations:

 

  1. Agree or disagree with the statement, “the only proper context for sex given its nature is as part of a committed personal relation”.
  2. Agree or disagree with the statement, “there is no objective right and wrong because people never agree about what is right and wrong”.
  3. Psychological egoism is the view that all persons, without exception, seek their own self-interest. Argue for or against.

What steps would you, as the counselor, take for obtaining informed consent from Smith?

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 2: Module 2 – M2 Assignment 2

 

Dropbox AssignmentAssignment 2: Case Analysis: John Smith

Obtaining informed consent for services from clients is required of human services providers; however, it is not always an easy task. Clients typically grant consent by signing documents presented by the agency or the provider that, at minimum, explain the services that will be provided, the client rights, and information on the steps to rescind the consent.

In situations where minors or individuals under some form of guardianship are the clients, it is necessary to obtain consent from the legal guardian or authority. However, there are times when obtaining informed consent is not as simple as asking for a signature from the client or guardian. These situations require more thought by the human services providers with emphasis on balancing the client’s right to consent with other factors that might influence treatment outcomes or decisions.

In this assignment, you will review a case that illustrates the various facets of informed consent.

The Case:

Smith is a thirty-eight-year-old African American male referred for counseling by his mother to address recent incidents of aggression. Smith resides with his mother because he is not able to live on his own. Smith is unable to hold on to a job and has difficulty establishing and maintaining relationships with others. He is open to counseling but thinks his mother is overreacting to his anger outbursts because she is old and does not understand him. Recently, there have been notable conflicts between them due to Smith’s aggressive behaviors that were directed toward his mother.

Tasks:

Analyze the case and in a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:

  • What steps would you, as the counselor, take for obtaining informed consent from Smith?
  • Would you, as the counselor, include his mother in the counseling sessions, if you believe it would help with Smith’s aggression problem? Why or why not?

In your answers, consider the following:

  • Smith is not able to live independently.
  • Smith’s aggression might put his mother at risk if he does not get counseling.
  • Smith has to comprehend what is being asked of him when he provides his consent to receive counseling services.
  • There might be cultural differences between you and Smith.

Submissi

Have your peers correctly described how the opponent-process theory works? Why or why not?

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Opponent-Process Theory

The opponent-process theory suggests that we often experience emotions in opposing pairs such as fear and relief or pleasure and pain. When we experience one end of the spectrum, the other end is temporarily suppressed and thus we rarely experience the two at the same time. However, there are times when we experience both emotions before the first emotion fades. When this happens, the experience can be uncomfortable or even strangely enjoyable.

A good example of this process is skydiving, which was the basis of the primary research into this theory. When a person skydives for the very first time, the jump elicits high levels of fear and relatively low levels of pleasure, even upon landing. However, as the skydiver gains more experience, the level of fear decreases while pleasure increases. Often, the skydiver feels both at the same time, resulting in high levels of excitement.

Another example is shopping and the guilt that often follows. For example, a woman finds a new dress that she loves but not having the money, she charges the new dress. She immediately feels excitement and pleasure with her new purchase. However, soon after getting home, she begins to feel guilt for charging a dress that she wanted, but did not really need.

Now, read the following article:

  • Solomon, R. L., & Corbit, J. D. (1974). An opponent-process theory of motivation: I. temporal dynamics of affect. Psychological Review, 81(2), 119–145. doi:10.1037/h0036128. (ProQuest Document ID: 614270014)
    http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/
    docview/614270014?accountid=34899

Based on your analysis of the article, explain in detail how the opponent-process theory works. Be sure to address the following:

  • How does the opponent-process theory explain why drug addiction is so difficult to break?
  • With this understanding, what can a person do to affect their emotions in a way that helps them break their addiction?

Write your initial response in 3–4 paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

By Saturday, November 14, 2015, post your response to the appropriateDiscussion Area. Through Wednesday, November 18, 2015, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses. In your responses, consider the following:

  • Have your peers correctly described how the opponent-process theory works? Why or why not?
  • Do you agree with your peers’ interpretation of how the opponent-process theory explains the tenacity of drug addiction? Why or why not? What, if anything, would you add or remove from their interpretation?
  • Do you agree with your peers’ opinions about how drug addiction may be broken? Why or why not?

Grading Criteria and Rubric

Discussion Grading Criteria

Counseling Journal

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COUN 687

Reflective Journal Assignment Grading Rubric
Student:
Criteria Points

Possible

 Points Earned Instructor’s Comments
Structure · Clear, logical organization and flow.

· Transitions are clear and maintain flow of thought.

· Part A and Part B are presented in 1 continuous document.

 20    
Content Assignment parameters (length, subject, objectives) are met.

· Part A:

a. Paragraph for each 10 year segment

b. Specifies most important transition

c. Integrates Erikson’s stages

 

· Part B:

a. Summarizes professional journal article or book chapter.

b. Presents most influential life transitions.

c. Incorporates research (journal article or book chapter) and course materials.

d. Discusses strengths and weaknesses in reference to counseling.

e. Discusses developmental, emotional, and spiritual impact.

 50    
Grammar and Mechanics · Sentence fluency coherent, unified, varied

· Sentence structure—complete, clear, and concise

· Punctuation and spelling

· Words—precise, unambiguous, appropriate

· Turned in on time (5% deducted per day late)

 30    
Format · Title Page included

· Style-correct (font, margins, etc.) current APA Format

· Appropriate citations within the paper

· 4–8 pages total

· Paper subheadings as specified (Part A and Part B).

· References included in a References Page.