Psych660 Wk 2 Discussion Navigating Responsibilities In Psychology

Ethical decision-making is a cornerstone of professional psychology. Applying ethical principles and standards to real-world situations helps ensure responsible and legally sound conduct. In this discussion, you will analyze a workplace scenario through the lens of the APA Ethics Code and consider how ethical responsibilities influence professional behavior. Before completing this discussion: • Read the following scenario: Arun is a psychology consultant hired by a large organization to design and administer an employee engagement survey. Midway through the project, management asks Arun to shorten the data collection timeline to meet an upcoming board deadline, reducing opportunities for informed consent and data verification. Later, the organization decides not to share the survey results with employees, despite previously promising to provide feedback. Although hired by senior management, Arun feels an ethical obligation to advocate for employees whose voices may be silenced. These conflicting responsibilities raise concerns about transparency, data quality, and professional integrity, while also challenging Arun to maintain a positive client relationship with his employer. • Refer to the APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct on the APA website or your course textbook as needed to develop your responses to the discussion questions. Discuss the following with the class: • Which of the APA’s five General Principles best guides Arun’s response to these ethical challenges? How do these principles apply to issues of transparency, fairness, and respect for employee voices in this workplace setting? • How can Arun uphold ethical accountability while balancing client expectations, organizational pressures, and professional integrity?