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    Ethical Issues and Vulnerable Populations

    Mental health counselors often work with children and adolescents; people who have cognitive, emotional, and/or physical disabilities; and people in prison or on probation. It is important to keep in mind the issues of informed consent and assent for treatment with all clients, but especially those clients from vulnerable popula

    Boundary case study is emphasized.

    A Question of Boundaries Teresa, a professional counselor moved to a small town in Iowa with her 13 years old son. She discovered that except for a psychiatrist, the closest other mental health professional practices approximately 1½ hours away. Initially, she felt isolated and found it emotionally and financially difficult

    Investigate a case study.

    Case study# 1 A Marriage and Family Counselor Learns a secret Diana, a private practitioner, began working with Mrs. Cole, who was referred for counseling by her family doctor. Her doctor had not been able to find any physiological basis for her complaint that on several occasions she had felt as though she were choking and

    Trends in the Field of Social Psychology

    What are some trends in the field of social psychology? Which trend will have the greatest influence on the field of social psychology? Find one scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article published within the last 5 years on a trend in social psychology. Present a short summary and critique of the article.

    The Evolution of Social Facilitation

    What is social facilitation? How has the definition of social facilitation evolved? Find one scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article published within the last 5 years on social facilitation. Present a short summary and critique of the article.

    Compare and contrast multicultural communication styles.

    iv) Compare and contrast multicultural communication styles. v) You must include the following: (1) A discussion of verbal and non-verbal communication style differences across ethnic groups. (2) A discussion contrasting and comparing communications styles that may be encountered when working with culturally diverse clients

    What factors affect persuasion? Which factor do you think has the greatest influence on persuasion? Find one scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article published within the last 5 years on persuasion. Present a short summary and critique of the article.

    What factors affect persuasion? Which factor do you think has the greatest influence on persuasion? Find one scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article published within the last 5 years on persuasion. Present a short summary and critique of the article.

    What is the difference between learned helplessness and self-determination? What are some real-world examples of both of these coping styles? Find one scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article published within the last 5 years on either learned helplessness or self-determination. Present a short summary and critique of the article.

    What is the difference between learned helplessness and self-determination? What are some real-world examples of both of these coping styles? Find one scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article published within the last 5 years on either learned helplessness or self-determination. Present a short summary and critique of the arti

    Dual Relationships and Boundaries discussed including three examples and APA scholarly references Give a brief description of three boundary issues that would be the most challenging for a mental health counselor to "honor" and explain why, including potential harm and benefits. Be sure to cite the relevant ethical codes. Then, evaluate how a counselor would address these same issues in a supervisory relationship.

    It may not be possible or reasonable for counselors to always avoid dual relationships with clients. For example, counselors who live and work in small, rural communities may attend the same religious institutions as their clients, or use the same libraries, doctors, or other services. In these multiple relationship situations,

    Ethical Challenges to Record Keeping and Mandated Reporting

    Give an analysis of two ethical challenges related to record keeping and/or reporting when the legal system is involved. Specifically, one of these challenges must relate to adherence to either HIPAA or FERPA; note which statute and provide details. Then, explain how you would address each of these challenges. Be specific and re

    Record keeping

    Provide a brief analysis explaining the critical nature, in general, of counseling record keeping (i.e., what are the purposes of keeping comprehensive client records?). Explain the possible ethical and legal implications of not keeping appropriate counseling records. Provide an analysis of the ethical conflicts that could ari

    Concept of the Self

    1) Define the concept of the self 2) Explain how an individual develops a self-concept 3) Explain the relationship between the self and emotion and how this relationship affects an individual's self-esteem 4) Explain the relationship between the self and behavior and how this relationship affects an individual's self-presenta

    The Actor-Observer Hypothesis

    Please elaborate on this topic: What is the actor-observer hypothesis? How does this phenomenon manifest in the individual and society?

    CASE STUDY

    Confidentiality and HIV/AIDS: The case of Norma Norma is a 21 years old college student who immigrated to the United States with her parents from El Salvador when she was 2 years old. She is bicultural in the sense proudly identifies herself as a Latina while at the same time having learned the instrumental behaviors that al

    Solomon Asch: Role of Cognition

    Using the Scientific American article 'Opinions and Social Pressure' (SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, November 1955 Volume 193, Issue 5): Discuss the role social cognition played in Solomon Asch's study. How has his study impacted social psychology? How would an I/O psychologist use this study in their work?

    CASE STUDY

    Confidentiality and HIV/AIDS: The case of Norma Norma is a 21 years old college student who immigrated to the United States with her parents from El Salvador when she was 2 years old. She is bicultural in the sense proudly identifies herself as a Latina while at the same time having learned the instrumental behaviors that all

    Tarasoff Case: Exploring, Understanding, and Implications

    A number of states have adopted "duty to warn" or "duty to protect" laws following the landmark court case Tarasoff v. Regents of University of California (1976). In addition, there are other mandated exceptions to maintaining client confidentiality such as reporting child or elder abuse, or the reckless transmission of HIV or o

    Case Simulation/ACA and APA Codes

    1. Let's say that it is a small department (i.e., only 3 faculty members) and Maria is in her last year of the program. If she were to transfer to another school and program it will take a year to interview and only half of her credits will transfer. In addition, Dr. Perry teaches the Practicum and Internship class and those are

    Follow up research to Solomon Asch's study

    Create a proposal for follow up to Solomon Asch's article 'Opinions and Social Pressure' (SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, November 1955 Volume 193, Issue 5): An idea for a research question An idea around the research methodology A description of the theoretical framework which supports the hypothesis An outline of the objectives the

    Consenting Adults or an Abuse of Power?

    Consenting Adults or an Abuse of Power? Maria is a graduate student who is pursuing her master's degree in counseling. She hopes to enter a Doctorate program after she graduates. Last semester, she was enrolled in a course taught by Professor Perry. Throughout the semester Dr. Perry went out of his way to encourage her and pr

    Ethical Decision-making Models

    The ACA Code of Ethics dictates to counselors that because "... there is no specific ethical decision-making model that is most effective, counselors are expected to be familiar with a credible model of decision making that can bear public scrutiny and its application" (ACA, 2005, p. 3). The ACA recognizes that adherence to a