Category: Ethics
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History of Assessment and Ethical Issues – Psychology
In psychology, assessment is regarded as a critical process as it helps clinical psychologists acquire valuable information in diagnoses, selection of treatment options, and therapeutic change quantification. Personal assessment has become a very common practice in a wide range of subjects. Personality assessment involves the study of the characteristics which constitute the social, behavioral, emotional,…
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Personal Responsibility, Ethics, and Values
Table of Contents Introduction Personal Responsibility Personal Ethics Personal Viewpoints on Personal Ethics Strengths and Weaknesses of Personal Responsibility Values of Personal Responsibility Resultant Behaviors of Personal Responsibility Conclusion References Introduction Personal responsibility is defined as being responsible for oneself and the safety and demands of others. For any student to prosper at school, s/he…
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Personal Ethical Development and Influences
Table of Contents Introduction My personal ethical development Influential figures in my ethics development Real-life example The effects Summary Reference List Introduction The world is composed of a huge population with each person having different behaviors from the other. Every individual has a set of personal beliefs and values in society. Personal values and the…
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Euthanasia Through an Egoism Ethical Theory Lens
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction In the context of this discourse, it is decided to raise the topic of euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide. In applying ethical theories to this concept, it is necessary to note the conflict of the two main most appropriate ethical theories, relativism and egoism, paying more attention…
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Engineering Competence and the Code of Ethics
An engineer is ethically right to leave one company to another even if the new company is a competitor to the previous one. The current working conditions may be unfavorable, forcing the engineer to leave the job. Some customers may feel comfortable to follow the engineer to the new company (Steib 161). Steib observes that…
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Ethical Conduct in Psychology Research
Ethical behavior in academic and scientific writing is associated with the absence of plagiarism and falsification. Thus, an ethical academic writer cannot plagiarize, and he/she has to make sure that the data provided are valid (Leedy & Ormrod, 2016). Notably, these aspects are also important in the business world. Inability to follow the rules concerning…
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Ethics in Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry
Table of Contents Introduction Background Ethical Theories Issues with Informed Consent Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Ethics in the medical and pharmaceutical industry is a vital component of providing quality services and developing products that will benefit the patients. The interactions between a healthcare provider and a patient, or a researcher and study participants, should be…
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“Stanford Prison Experiment Ethics” by Philip Zimbardo
Table of Contents Introduction Research Study Research Method Used Ethical Standards Possible Recreation Conclusion References Introduction In 1971, Philip Zimbardo conducted an infamous study, and he called it the Stanford Prison Experiment (SPE). This research is often considered influential in psychology. The experiment went beyond the traditional academic discourse and was referenced in movies and…
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Ethical Issues: Edward and Susan’s Case
Introduction Ethics is a unique philosophical domain that helps to distinguish between right and wrong. It gives a clear direction in ascertaining the kind of actions that would either assist or harm conscious beings. The concept of ethical life, therefore, determines the capability of either destroying or enhancing the quality of life. Ethical Issues Identified…
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Final Scene in “Gone Baby Gone” and Kantian Ethics
Table of Contents Introduction The First Maxim The Second Maxim The Third Maxim Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Gone Baby Gone is the film whose final action represents a controversy between the application of the law and moral judgment as core guidance for making decisions. In this paper, the final action of the selected film will…