Psych660 Wk 2 Summative Assessment Due Diligence Proposal

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, ethical standards in psychology are more critical than ever, especially when psychological principles are applied in business, technology, and product development. Professionals working in fields that intersect with human behavior, mental health, or decision-making must understand and uphold ethical guidelines to ensure responsible practice. = In this assessment, you will demonstrate your ability to critically analyze ethical considerations and obligations in psychology in a business context. Assessment Preparation Read the following scenario: You are a project manager at MindScope Technologies, a company preparing to launch a new mental health app designed to support individuals living with mental health disorders. The app will offer features like symptom tracking, mood journaling, and personalized wellness recommendations. To improve its effectiveness, the company plans to collect and analyze user data. During a recent planning meeting, stakeholders expressed interest in accelerating the app’s release timeline. However, you noted the team has not yet established clear ethical guidelines for data collection, user privacy, or informed consent. In response, you have been asked to prepare a formal proposal outlining the ethical and professional responsibilities that should guide the app’s development. Your proposal, which will be shared at the next company stakeholders’ meeting, will help them understand the importance of implementing safeguards that protect users, uphold professional standards, and support the company’s long-term credibility. Review the textbook readings from Weeks 1 and 2 to recall key concepts about the APA Ethics Code and General Principles. Assessment Deliverable Write a 700- to 1,050-word proposal addressed to company stakeholders in which you explain the importance of incorporating ethical and professional standards and due diligence in the design and implementation of the mental health app. Address the following in your proposal: • Section 1: Overview of Ethical Considerations • Explain why ethics are critical when designing and implementing mental health technologies. • Summarize the five core principles of the APA Ethics Code: Autonomy, Nonmaleficence, Beneficence, Justice, and Fidelity. • Section 2: Anticipating Ethical Challenges • Identify three potential ethical concerns that could arise during the app’s development or use (e.g., vague consent practices, data sharing with third parties, misleading claims, lack of transparency). • Explain how these concerns may conflict with one or more of the APA ethical principles and what the consequences might be. • Section 3: Recommendations for Ethical Design • Provide at least two practical recommendations for ethical safeguards that should be included in the app development. Examples may include transparent data practices, crisis response actions, and informed consent measures. • Justify each recommendation using the five core principles of the APA Ethics Code: Autonomy, Nonmaleficence, Beneficence, Justice, and Fidelity. Consider these guiding questions: • How will the recommendation support users‘ autonomy and right to make informed decisions? • How will the recommendation prevent harm to users? • How will your recommendation promote users’ well-being and positive outcomes? • How will your recommendation ensure fair treatment and access for all users? • How will your recommendation build trust between the company and users? • Section 4: Ethical Oversight • Define the term “due diligence” in the context of ethics. • Explain the effects of continuous, structured ethical oversight in supporting due diligence during the development of a mental health app. Consider these guiding questions: • How can internal and external review boards enforce ethical standards and guide responsible decision-making? • What systems or processes can be established to proactively identify and respond to emerging ethical concerns? • How will sustained ethical oversight contribute to public trust and bolster the company’s reputation? Cite at least 2 sources in addition to the textbook, according to APA guidelines. Submit your assessment.