Please take this opportunity to start thinking about your final assignment for PHI 2010. Your final assignment will be submitted during Module 14. For your final assignment get ready to delve deeper into applied philosophy. Please choose a disciplinary area that you could see yourself potentially working in one day (or that you would simply like to reflect on). Some examples, though this list is not exhaustive, include: business, criminal justice, medicine, politics, art, psychology, education and academics. Next, pick one of the branches of philosophy (ethics, logic, epistemology, aesthetics, metaphysics) and using that branch discuss philosophy as an activity in your particular disciplinary area. For example, I might write on explaining how logic can be applied in the field of psychology
A COPY OF THE PROPOSAL HAS BEEN INCLUDED BELOW. Using the feedback provided for your proposal you should craft that focuses on a disciplinary area such as: business, criminal justice, medicine, politics, art, psychology, or education and academics (this list is not exhaustive). You should choose a branch of philosophy. Using the branch of philosophy that you picked please discuss philosophy as an activity in your particular disciplinary area.
MUST BE 1500-2000 WORDS. PLEASE USE PROPOSAL ATTACHED ALONG WITH THE ARTICLES USED IN THE PROPOSAL
Proposal for Final Assignment in PHI 2010: The Interplay of Ethics in Psychology
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Proposal for Final Assignment in PHI 2010: The Interplay of Ethics in Psychology
Introduction
For the final assignment in PHI 2010, I plan to delve into the ethical implications of psychological research and clinical practices. Given the discipline's direct involvement with human behavior and mental processes, an ethical approach is non-negotiable to maintain the dignity, integrity, and welfare of individuals and communities involved.
Research Question
How do ethical frameworks guide the methodologies and practices in psychology, and how can philosophy enhance our understanding of these ethical considerations?
Disciplinary Area and Branch of Philosophy
I will be focusing on psychology as the disciplinary area and ethics as the branch of philosophy. The paper will aim to elucidate how ethical guidelines and theories are deeply entrenched in the practice of psychology, providing psychologists a moral compass to navigate the intricate human mind responsibly.
Direction of the Assignment
The paper will commence with an overview of the universally accepted ethical guidelines in psychology, like informed consent and confidentiality. Following this, I will delve into real-life case studies that exemplify ethical dilemmas in the field, demonstrating how various ethical theories such as utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics offer solutions or perspectives on these issues.
Academic Sources
1. Title: Decoding the Ethics Code: A Practical Guide for Psychologists by Celia B. Fisher (2021)
· Relevance/Usefulness: Fisher's book is crucial for understanding the ethical standards in psychology. It provides a practical interpretation of ethical guidelines, making it indispensable for analyzing how psychologists should navigate ethical questions in various settings.
2. Title: Ethical Issues for Psychologists in Medical Settings from The Wiley Encyclopedia of Health Psychology, pages 345-354, by Gerald P. Koocher and John S. Hoffman (2020)
· Relevance/Usefulness: This article provides a focused look into the ethical considerations for psychologists operating in medical settings. It is particularly relevant for discussing ethical complexities in the subfield of health psychology.
By incorporating these selected academic sources along with class texts, the final paper aims to provide a nuanced and well-rounded discourse on the ethics in psychology. The goal is to establish the philosophical underpinnings of ethical considerations, offering a comprehensive perspective on their indispensable role in the domain of psychology.
Fisher, C. B. (2021). Decoding the ethics code: A practical guide for psychologists. Sage Publications.
Koocher, G. P., & Hoffman, J. S. (2020). Ethical Issues for Psychologists in Medical Settings. The Wiley Encyclopedia of Health Psychology, 345-354.
