PSY3120 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Ethical Decision, Countertransference, Dsm-5

• School: Monash University
• Department: Health Sciences - Psychology
• Course: PSY3120
• Professor: Various

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Introduction: mandatory ethics: level of ethical functioning at the minimum level of professional practice, aspirational ethics: doing what is in the best interest of the client. More than just meeting the ethical code; understand the spirit of the code and the principles on which the code is based: fear-based ethics: avoiding behaviors out of fear of punishment if going against the code. Not sound practice: concern-based ethics: the goal to aim for, not just following out of fear of punishment. Ethical decision making: do(cid:374)"t ha(cid:448)e to (cid:373)ake ethi(cid:272)al de(cid:272)isio(cid:374)s alone, consult w/colleagues, keep up to date on laws affecting practice, on your speciality field, a(cid:374)(cid:272)tio(cid:374)s if (cid:455)ou do(cid:374)"t operate i(cid:374) a(cid:272)(cid:272)orda(cid:374)(cid:272)e to orga(cid:374)isatio(cid:374)s (cid:455)ou are a (cid:373)e(cid:373)(cid:271)er of. The role of ethics codes as a catalyst for improving practice: ethics codes: educate counseling practitioners and the public about responsibilities of the profession. Basis for accountability, protect clients from unethical practices. Basis to reflect on and improve your practice.