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Unit 4 Professional Approach and Ethical Issues

1. List the principles of ethics.

Principles of ethics are given below: 

2.  Note on Ethics and national culture.

There are no global ethical standards. The ethical principles of global organizations that reflect and respect local cultural norms are necessary for high standards and consistent practices. 

3. How to build ethical organizations?

Building ethical organizations is a matter of building personal character and integrity. Building character is a matter of establishing the right organizational ethos and style. Organizational structure can support ethos and integrity, but cannot create it. 

4. What are the challenges of ethics?

Ethics require personal and organizational development. Ethics is not an option, but essential to personal and organizational well-being. There are no easy answers, no quick fixes, just on going attentiveness, reflection and commitment.

5. What are the ethics of psychological research? 

• No fudging or plagiarizing
• No inappropriate professional practice
• Follow Ethical Principles for Human Subjects Research 

6. Explain the ethics in training and supervision. 

Postgraduate and above level of education in the field with specialization in the different areas, aims to train students in the techniques and skills in handling the varied problems manifested by the different groups of clients. 

This requires that the students acquire a thorough knowledge of the various theories and concepts, learn how to select tests, administer psychological tests, score and interpret them, knowledge of relevant literature, an orientation to the clinical and other settings in which they are planning to work after the training programme, as well as develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to make effective counselling and therapeutic interventions. Supervision is an important component in acquiring the hands on experience in the field. 

Important Points

i) Confidentiality of the clinical records should be meticulously guarded and identity of the patient not revealed even in scientific communication. 

ii) Therapist should explain clearly about the test to the subject. 

iii) The investigator always retain the responsibility for ensuring ethical practice in research.