Assignment:

Your task this week is to prepare a paper tat addresses the intricacies of confidentiality and privilege from an ethical standpoint. Be sure your essay includes the following:

Define confidentiality in your own words.

Define privilege in your own words.

Describe the legal aspects of confidentiality and privilege.

Identify two different areas of psychology, and then compare the contrast five different challenges to confidentiality and privilege that may arise within those areas.

As a working psychology professional, how would you handle ethical situation if you were called to testify in a court case?

What decision-making models could you use to assist other psychology professionals in determining the most appropriate ethical responses to confidentiality and privilege issues?

Support your essay with at least three references from scholarly sources.

Length: 3-4 pages

Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideal and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directing to the topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be careful to adhere to Northcental's Academic Integrity Policy.