Please read and view (where applicable) the following Learning Resources before you complete this assignments.

Readings

• Course Text: Toward a Global Psychology: Theory, Research, Intervention, and Pedagogy
• Chapter 3, "Current Trends in Global Psychology"
• Chapter 10, "Toward a Global Professionalization of Psychology"
• Article: Adair, J. G., Coelho, A. E. L., & Luna, J. R. (2002). How international is psychology? International Journal of Psychology, 37(3), 160-170. Use the Academic Search Premier database, and search using the article's title.

Websites

• Gauthier, J. (2008). The universal declaration of ethical principles for psychologists: Third draft. Retrieved June 25, 2009, from:http://www.sagepub.com/cac6study/pdf/UniversalDeclaration.pdf

The International Association of Applied Psychology provides a working draft of a Universal Declaration Code of Ethics for Psychology.

• American Psychological Association. (2002). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct 2002. Retrieved June 25, 2009, from:http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/code-1992.aspxThe American Psychological Association provides its ethics code.
• Psychology Resources from around the World. (n.d.). Iran - Iranian Organization of Psychology and Counseling Code of Ethics. Retrieved Septmber 24, 2011, from:http://resources.iupsys.net/iupsys/index.php/iupsysresources/544-ethicscodes/6337-iran-iranian-organization-of-psychology-and-counseling-code-of-ethics
• European Federation of Psychologists' Associations. (2008). Ethical principles. Retrieved June 25, 2009, from:http://www.efpa.eu/This is the ethics code of the European Federation of Psychologists' Associations.
• Singapore Psychological Society. (2005). Code of professional ethics. Retrieved June 25, 2009, from:http://www.singaporepsychologicalsociety.org/2011/?page_id=33

The Singapore Psychological Society provides its ethics code.

• Turkish Psychological Association. (2006). Turkish Psychological Association ethics code. Retrieved June 25, 2009, from:http://www.psikolog.org.tr/turkey-code-eng.pdfThis is the ethics code of the Turkish Psychological Association.

With these Learning Resources in mind, please proceed to the Discussions.

Discussion 1 - Codes of Ethics and the Status and Future of a Global Psychology

Many psychological associations have established ethical codes or principles for the practice of psychology in the countries or regions they serve. The codes typically include references to dignity and human rights, education and training, privacy and confidentiality, and licensing. Some countries and regions do not abide by any ethical codes. As psychologists expand their global practice, many associations have expressed a need for a universal code of ethics that is applicable internationally. They argue that a universal code would ensure uniformity as psychologists work throughout the world. Web site links from a variety of professional associations and societies provide codes of ethics from around the world as well as a proposed universal code of ethics.

To prepare for this Discussion:

• Review Chapter 10 in your course text, Toward a Global Psychology: Theory, Research, Intervention, and Pedagogy. Pay special attention to the following sections: "Guidelines for Ethical Practice," "Going International," "Ethical Guidelines of Allied International Associations," and "Observations on Where to go from Here."
• Review ethical codes from the following associations: American Psychological Association, Psychology and Counseling Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, European Federation of Psychologists' Associations, Singapore Psychological Society, and Turkish Psychological Association. Links to these codes are found in the Learning Resources.
• Review the third draft of "The Universal Declaration of Ethical Principles for Psychologists," in the Learning Resources.

 With these thoughts in mind:

Response to one of the five ethical situations described below using the ethical codes specified. Be sure to refer to the specific code that supports your response. Finally, respond to the last question concerning the Universal Declaration of Ethical Principles for Psychologists.

• Suppose Minneapolis, MN is hit by an enormous natural disaster. Would it be ethical for a psychologist to provide his or her services if he or she had not been specifically trained in disaster response? Refer to the specific standard involved and provide a rationale.
• Under what circumstances is it allowable for an Iranian psychologist to disclose confidential information without the consent of the client? Refer to the specific standards involved. Is there a possibility the Iranian government could misuse these standards? Why or why not? Provide a specific, hypothetical example.
• A psychologist in Singapore wishes to refer a client because of a conflict in values and the psychologist feels that she cannot provide competent services under the circumstances. What steps should the psychologist take to ensure an appropriate referral?
• A psychologist who is bound by the European Federation of Psychologists' Association is contacted by a former client who, after a six month absence from therapy, would like to resume his sessions. The psychologist is completely booked. What are the psychologist's ethical responsibilities to the client? What should the psychologist do?
• After reviewing the ethical codes from the countries represented and the Universal Declaration of Ethical Principles for Psychologists, do you think it is possible for there to be one set of ethical principles to govern all psychologists globally? Why or why not?

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.