Unethical Conduct by Forensic Psychologists

Step 1
Choose a type of case on which to focus:
• Substance use.
• Domestic violence.
• Sexual offenses.
Step 2
Select an ethical consideration on which to focus:
• Principle A: Beneficence and Nonmaleficence.
• Principle B: Fidelity and Responsibility.
• Principle C: Integrity.
• Principle D: Justice.
• Principle E: Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity.
• Competence (section 2 of the APA code of conduct).
• Assessment (section 9 of the code of conduct).
• Therapy (section 10 of the code of conduct).
Note: You can read the details of these in the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of ConductLinks to an external site..
Step 3
Review the articles in your PSYC3130 Reading ListLinks to an external site. and choose applicable sources.
Step 4
In the Capella University LibraryLinks to an external site., find two peer-reviewed journal articles on ethical issues in forensic psychology or the psychology on your topic from Step 1.
If you would like tips on how to build a poster, please see the following resource from your reading list:
• Week 9: Microsoft: Create a PosterLinks to an external site..
Instructions
Design a visually appealing workplace poster in Microsoft Word or PowerPoint that includes the following:
• An explanation of the behaviors represented in your selected type of case from a biological, learning, or situational perspective.
• A description of the ethical consideration you selected from the list above and how it fits with your type of case.
• Examples of unethical conduct by forensic psychologists.
• Examples of penalties for unethical conduct.
• In-text citations within the sections above as well as references at the bottom of the poster. (You can use a smaller font for the reference list.)
• Tip: Remember this is a poster to hang up in a workplace. Be as clear as possible in a brief amount of space, and draw in the eye with strategic uses of color, font, section placement, or visuals.
Be sure you review the Ethics Poster rubric to ensure you have met all the criteria for this assignment.
Additional Requirements
Your paper should meet the following requirements:
• Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting standards.
• References: At least three scholarly references, including the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of ConductLinks to an external site. and at least two peer-reviewed journal articles.