750 paper code of ethics psychology

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Write a 750–word paper discussing codes of practice and ethical issues that must be considered when using psychological assessments. Address the following in your paper: A description of at least three ethical issues including multicultural and diversity issues Implications of each ethical issue Ways to avoid the ethical issues in psychological assessments A discussion of how a clinician assesses behaviors that stem from cultures or subcultures A discussion of how a client’s academic/education, career, personal, and social development impacts assessment choice

Include a discussion of how these ethical issues are addressed in “Section E: Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation” from the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics located at: http://www.counseling.org/Resources/aca-code-of-ethics.pdf.

Include at least three scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

This assignment meets the following CACREP Standards:

2.F.7.i. Use of assessments relevant to academic/educational, career, personal, and social development.

2.F.7.m. Ethical and culturally relevant strategies for selecting, administering, and interpreting assessment and test results.

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10.0 %Ethical, Multicultural, and Diversity IssuesThe paper does not include a description of at least three ethical issues including multicultural and diversity issues. Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.The paper includes a fair description of at least three ethical issues including multicultural and diversity issues. Paper demonstrates poor understanding of the topic.The paper includes a concise description of at least three ethical issues including multicultural and diversity issues. Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.The paper includes an advanced description of at least three ethical issues including multicultural and diversity issues. Paper demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic.The paper includes an insightful description of at least three ethical issues including multicultural and diversity issues. Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.10.0 %Implications of Each Ethical IssueThe paper does not discuss the ethical implications of each ethical issue. Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.The paper inadequately discusses the ethical implications of each ethical issue. Paper demonstrates poor understanding of the topic.The paper appropriately discusses the ethical implications of each ethical issue. Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.The paper includes an advanced discussion of the ethical implications of each ethical issue. Paper demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic.The paper includes an insightful discussion of the ethical implications of each ethical issue. Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.15.0 %How to Avoid Ethical Issues in Psychological AssessmentsThe paper does not include a discussion of how ethical issues can be avoided during a psychological assessment. Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.The paper includes a fair discussion of how ethical issues can be avoided during a psychological assessment. Paper demonstrates poor understanding of the topic.The paper includes a concise discussion of how ethical issues can be avoided during a psychological assessment. Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.The paper includes an advanced discussion of how ethical issues can be avoided during a psychological assessment. Paper demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic.The paper includes an insightful discussion of how ethical issues can be avoided during a psychological assessment. Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.15.0 %Assessing Behaviors that Stem from Cultures or SubculturesThe paper does not include a discussion of how a clinician assesses behaviors that stem from cultures or subcultures. Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.The paper includes a fair discussion of how a clinician assesses behaviors that stem from cultures or subcultures. Paper demonstrates poor understanding of the topic.The paper includes a concise discussion of how a clinician assesses behaviors that stem from cultures or subcultures. Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.The paper includes an advanced discussion of how a clinician assesses behaviors that stem from cultures or subcultures. Paper demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic.The paper includes an insightful discussion of how a clinician assesses behaviors that stem from cultures or subcultures. Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.15.0 %Impacts of Assessment ChoiceThe paper does not include a discussion of how a client?s academic/education, career, personal, and social development impacts assessment choice. The paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.The paper includes a fair discussion of how a client?s academic/education, career, personal, and social development impacts assessment choice. The paper demonstrates poor understanding of the topic.The paper includes a concise discussion of how a client?s academic/education, career, personal, and social development impacts assessment choice. The paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.The paper includes an advanced discussion of how a client?s academic/education, career, personal, and social development impacts assessment choice. The paper demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic.The paper includes an insightful discussion of how a client?s academic/education, career, personal, and social development impacts assessment choice. The paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.15.0 %Ethical Issues as Specified in the ACA Code of EthicsThe paper does not include a discussion of how ethical issues are addressed as specified in the ACA Code of Ethics. Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.The paper includes a fair discussion of how ethical issues are addressed as specified in the ACA Code of Ethics. Paper demonstrates poor understanding of the topic.The paper includes a concise discussion of how ethical issues are addressed as specified in the ACA Code of Ethics. Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.The paper includes an advanced discussion of how ethical issues are addressed as specified in the ACA Code of Ethics. Paper demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic.The paper includes an insightful discussion of how ethical issues are addressed as specified in the ACA Code of Ethics. Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.10.0 %Organization and Effectiveness 3.0 %Thesis Development and PurposePaper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.10.0 %Organization and Effectiveness 5.0 %Argument Logic and ConstructionStatement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.10.0 %Organization and Effectiveness 2.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.10.0 %Format 5.0 %Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.All format elements are correct.10.0 %Format 5.0 %Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)Sources are not documented.Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.100 %Total Weightage