Psychology Question

THIS ASSIGNMENT HAS THREE (3) SEPARATE QUESTIONS!!!

QUESTION 1:

Overview

The American Psychological Association (APA) code of conduct is uniquely numbered. Whereas the APA’s ethical principles inform general practices, the specific, numbered codes are meant to guide psychologists in more detail and as they relate to particular ethical questions. In this assignment, you will review hypothetical ethical situations that forensic psychologists may find themselves in, and you will determine which of the APA’s codes apply directly to each situation. This skill will help you remain mindful of important ethical considerations while working in the field.

Directions

Start by reviewing the module resources, then fill in the "APA Ethics Code" and “Reasoning” columns of the worksheet with the specific ethics code relevant to each hypothetical case and a brief description of why you think the chosen code is relevant to the case summary. You will do this for each case, one through eight, and be evaluated in the grading rubric based upon your code selection and reasoning for each case individually.

Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

Ethics Code Identification: Identify the relevant APA ethics code for each hypothetical case, one through eight, in the worksheet template. Support with reasoning why the chosen code is relevant to the case summary.

What to Submit

Submit the completed worksheet as Microsoft Word Document. Any sources used should be cited according to APA style

QUESTION 2:

Competencies

In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competencies:

• Explain the relationship between the justice system, crime, and psychology
• Analyze psychological, sociological, and criminological theories within forensic psychology
• Describe the role and principles of forensic psychologists within the criminal justice system

Scenario

You are a new forensic psychology evaluator working for the American Psychological Association and they have requested that you prepare an amicus brief. An amicus brief is a legal document supplied to a court of law containing advice or information—usually based on a summary of relevant research—relating to a case from a person or organization that is not directly involved in the case. Forensic psychologists are often called on to prepare these briefs, supported by reputable research, to give information from the unique view of a forensic psychologist

Supporting Materials

The following resource supports your work on the project:

Resource: Amicus Brief Topics Use this document to review potential topics for this project. It includes supplemental information on each topic.

Directions

In Milestone One, you selected a topic for your project work and began with a brief explanation of why the topic was chosen.

In Milestone Two, you began your research for your amicus brief and constructed the Interest of Amici Curiae section.

In Milestone Three, you composed your argument, supported by research, either supporting or refuting the topic position.

As a reminder, ensure that your writing for this assignment is in your own words. Avoid using direct quotations. If you paraphrase from an article, be sure to cite it. It is critical when composing arguments in an amicus brief that all positions be supported with research. When finding the minimum of two required peer-reviewed resources, be sure to include at least one primary resource; the other resource may be either a primary or secondary resource. Peer-reviewed resources refer to published articles in which one or more qualified professionals have reviewed the work to ensure quality. Primary research involves research in which the authors collected their own data. Secondary resources are those that review others’ studies and articles (the authors did not collect their own data).

For the final submission of the amicus brief, incorporate any instructor feedback from your milestone work before submitting. Then, after you complete your amicus brief, write a reflective essay that compares two different roles (or perspectives) a forensic psychologist could take and the challenges that each might present. In this essay, you will reflect on how the different perspectives of different roles might have affected your position in your amicus brief. You will also reflect on ethical challenges of those roles.

Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

Part One: Amicus Brief Template

1. Interest of Amici Curiae
   1. Purpose: Explain the purpose of amici curiae in the criminal justice process.
   2. Importance of Psychology: Describe how psychology has contributed to facts relevant to a case related to the selected topic. Support with examples.
   3. Expertise: Discuss why a forensic psychologist’s expertise can be valuable during the criminal justice process.
   4. Psychology Contributions: Identify an application of forensic psychology that is relevant to the selected topic.
   5. Psychology Applications: Discuss how the chosen application of forensic psychology would be more valuable to a court case than other applications.
2. Summary of the Argument
   1. Summary: Compose a summary of the position taken in the argument related to the selected topic. Consider the following:
      1. What are the important points of the argument?
      2. What position would you take on this topic as a forensic psychologist?
      3. What theory supports the position discussed in the argument?
3. Argument
   1. Relevant Theory: Explain one psychological, sociological, or criminological theory within forensic psychology relevant to the argument for the selected topic. Consider the following:
      1. Why did you choose this theory?
      2. Is the theory psychological, sociological, or criminological? Did that affect your decision to choose the theory?
   2. Theory Application: Discuss how the selected theory can support the argument. Consider the following:
      1. What about this theory supports the argument?
      2. How does your research support why this theory is suitable for the topic?
   3. Theory Limits: Discuss the limits of the selected theory. Consider the following:
      1. Is there some aspect of the topic that the theory does not address?
      2. What arguments can be made to address those aspects?
4. Conclusion
   1. Conclusion: Discuss the conclusions supported by your theory in the argument. Consider the following:
      1. How does the selected theory support the argument?
      2. How can the argument be summarized in a way that makes the position clear to the audience?

Part Two: Reflective Essay

1. Roles: Identify two roles in forensic psychology that would be relevant for the selected amicus brief topic. Consider the following:
   1. What makes the selected roles more appropriate to address the chosen topic than others?
   2. What makes other roles less suitable to address the chosen topic?
2. APA Ethics Code: Discuss how the APA Ethics Code would affect the responsibilities of a forensic psychologist.
3. Ethics Ramification: Describe potential consequences of not following the APA Ethics Code. Consider the following:
   1. What are some consequences that might affect a forensic psychologist’s career?
   2. What are some consequences that might affect the criminal justice process?
4. Challenges: Discuss areas that might be a challenge for a forensic psychologist when working for the criminal justice system. Consider the following:
   1. Are there personal biases that might cause conflicts?
5. Strategies: Describe strategies that a forensic psychologist could use when handling sensitive topics.

What to Submit

To complete this project, you must submit the following:

Amicus Brief Template Submit your completed 4- to 6-page amicus brief template. Sources should be cited according to APA style.

Reflective Essay Your reflective essay should be a 2- to 3-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Any sources should be cited according to APA style.

QUESTION 3:

Course Outcomes

In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:

• Analyze the relationships among culture, diversity, and self by investigating their influence on one’s discipline of study or chosen profession
• Integrate interdisciplinary approaches for determining how issues of diversity affect modern societies in both personal and professional contexts
• Describe the cultural and social influences on the development of personal identity by employing appropriate research strategies
• Recommend strategies for overcoming obstacles in diversity to meet personal and professional goals
• Articulate informed viewpoints on how to ensure cultural responsiveness in personal and professional contexts using effective communication skills
• Assess the challenges of overcoming issues in diversity through the incorporation of diverse perspectives and viewpoints informed by relevant literature and peer experiences

Overview

This course explores diversity and its impact on the world around us. Diversity influences society and society influences diversity, creating a feedback loop between them. You will critically analyze a feedback loop in this project through social, historical, and theoretical approaches to diversity as well as the four general education lenses: history, humanities, natural and applied sciences, and social science. From this enhanced understanding, you will be equipped to draw connections between diversity, self, and engagement with society. These skills are often necessary to achieve personal and professional goals across many disciplines.

Directions

For this project, you will write a 10-page paper that examines the topic you chose in Module Two and how it affects individuals and society. In the paper, you will describe your chosen topic, construct a thesis statement, perform a critical analysis, and reflect on how your topic informs your personal life and experience. You will demonstrate your ability to think critically, investigate, and communicate clearly.

Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

I. Evidence: You will use evidence to support your analysis throughout the project.

1. Integrate reliable evidence from varied sources throughout your paper to support your analysis. Use at least two resources from the Module Resources section of the course and two resources that you find through your own research using the Shapiro Library.
   1. It is important to draw from a more diverse pool of perspectives from varied sources to support the analysis. This is different from the Citations and Attributions rubric criterion.
   2. Reliable evidence from varied sources should be interwoven throughout the paper itself, while citing and attributing sources will be represented as APA in-text citations and a reference list at the end of your work.
   3. You will be evaluated on both criteria.

II. Topic description: In this section, you will identify and discuss the factors that shape your thesis statement.

1. Introduce your topic with an effective description and contextual information.
2. Describe a population significant to your topic. Include information such as demographics, cultural practices, social identity, and key challenges.
3. Articulate how the topic has shaped the lives and experiences of your chosen population.
4. Explain your choice of general education interdisciplinary lens for analyzing your topic. The four lenses are history, humanities, natural and applied sciences, and social science.
5. Construct a thesis statement that combines your topic, population, cultural situation, and choice of general education interdisciplinary lens.

III. Critical analysis: In this section, you will analyze your engagement with your population and topic. You will identify opportunities for change, examine possible obstacles, and discuss the impact of your critical analysis on societal conversations about cultural diversity.

1. Discuss how you would constructively collaborate with your population to encourage their engagement with your chosen topic.
2. Describe at least one positive element within your topic that supports transformation.
3. Describe at least one specific element within your topic that could benefit from change.
4. Explain how at least one potential obstacle could interfere with the population’s engagement with your topic.
5. Assess at least two significant factors that could impact your topic, such as biases, beliefs, assumptions, and/or values.
6. Describe a possible outcome of your proposed engagement that might influence the societal conversations that add to critical awareness of diversity.

IV. Reflection: In this section, you will describe how using critical analysis tools influences your personal experience, your field of study or profession, how you interact with others, and your understanding of the role of diversity in society.

1. Describe how critically analyzing your topic has positively informed your personal experience.
2. Describe how examining your bias has altered the way you perceive the world.
3. Describe how this course has helped you understand the role of diversity in society.
4. Explain how critically analyzing diversity can positively influence your field of study or profession.
5. Explain at least one way in which your analysis might have been different if you had used one of the other general education lenses to analyze your topic.
6. Explain how critically analyzing diversity adds value to interactions with people in a variety of contexts.

What to Submit

To complete this project, you must submit a Word document of 10 pages in length (plus a reference page) with 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and one-inch margins. Use at least two resources from course materials and two resources from the library. Sources should be cited according to APA style. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.