Discussion: Ethics in Implementing Change

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Discussion: Ethics in Implementing Change
Discussion: Ethics in Implementing Change
Issues that affect the human and social services  profession and society often involve ethical considerations. For  example, access to services may be dependent on meeting criteria that  favor one group over another. Should this situation raise ethical  concerns? If so, where do you find guidance on how to address the  ethical issue? As an interdisciplinary field, many different codes of  ethics may be applied to issues related to human services. Selecting the  appropriate code depends on the nature of the issue, as well as on your  position or role within human services. Along with the codes of ethics,  Kitchener (1984) identified five core principles that can guide ethical  decision making across disciplines. These core principles include  autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice, and fidelity. As a human  and social services professional, you should keep these core principles  in mind in your everyday work.
For this Discussion, you consider ethical concerns that may be associated with your Capstone Project issue.
Reference: Kitchener, K. S. (1984). Intuition,  critical evaluation and ethical principles: The foundation for ethical  decisions in counseling psychology. Counseling Psychologist, 12(3), 43–55.
To prepare:
Consider the Capstone Project topic you selected in Week 1. Think about any ethical considerations related to this issue.
Then, review professional codes of ethics that you  have explored throughout your program (such as those from the National  Organization for Human Services and others provided in this week’s  Learning Resources), and consider their role in guiding the  implementation of both professional and societal change.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post a brief description  of the professional or societal issue you selected  (The United Nations Environmental Protection ) . Explain any ethical  concerns that might be associated with the issue. Then, identify a  professional code of ethics, and explain how it might be used to guide  your action in addressing the issue. Be specific.
Learning Resources
Note: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.
Required Readings
Homan, M. S. (2016). Promoting community change: Making it happen in the real world (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage.
Chapter 8, “Powerful Planning” (pp. 206–231)
https://ereader.chegg.com/books/9781305445673/pageid/257
Mayne, J. J. (2015). Useful theory of change models. The Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 30(2), 119–142. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
National Organization for Human Services. (n.d.). Ethical standards for human service professionals. Retrieved from http://www.nationalhumanservices.org/ethical-standards-for-hs-professionals
Segal, L., Sara Opie, R., &namp; Dalziel, K. (2012). Theory! The missing link in understanding the performance of neonate/infant home-visiting programs to prevent child maltreatment: A systematic review. Milbank Quarterly, 90(1), 47–106. doi:10.1111/j.1468-0009.2011.00655.x. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Wasserman, D. L. (2010). Using a systems orientation and foundational theory to enhance theory-driven human service program evaluations. Evaluation and Program Planning, 33(2), 67–80. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
These codes of ethics may be used as resources to support this week’s Discussion:
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. (2000). Code of ethics. Retrieved from http://www.acjs.org/page/Code_Of_Ethics
American Counseling Association. (2014). ACA code of ethics. Retrieved from https://www.counseling.org/resources/aca-code-of-ethics.pdf
The Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ) Code of Ethics. (2011). Journal for Social Action in Counseling and Psychology, 3(2), 1–21. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
National Association of Social Workers. (2008). Code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. Retrieved from http://www.naswdc.org/pubs/code/code.asp
National Organization for Human Services. (n.d.). Ethical standards for human service professionals. Retrieved from http://www.nationalhumanservices.org/ethical-standards-for-hs-professionals
Required Media
Laureate Education (Producer). (2009e). Social change, leadership, and advocacy [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Note:  The approximate length of this media piece is 11 minutes.

How did you attempt to influence the child’s physical, motor, cognitive, moral, social, personality, and sex-role development?

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UNIT VII SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY DEAR SON/DAUGHTER WITHIN UNIT VII, YOU HAVE LEARNED

Unit VII Scholarly Activity Dear Son/Daughter Within Unit VII, you have learned that various elements contribute to development over the lifespan. Furthermore, you are now aware that numerous factors that shape one’s personality are present. How can you use this newly acquired knowledge to positively shape future generations? For this assignment, you are going to write a letter to your son or daughter that you will present to him or her on the child’s 21st birthday. If your child is already over 21, imagine back to when he or she was born. If you do not plan to have children, you may write the letter to a child who is important in your life: a niece, nephew, or friend’s child, for example. Within your letter, you must discuss the following items: When and why did you decide to have the child? If writing to a child that is not your own, describe why the child is important to you. What are the most important qualities for a parent to have, and why? What personal characteristics do you hope your young adult son or daughter will possess, and why? How did you attempt to influence the child’s physical, motor, cognitive, moral, social, personality, and sex-role development? Give specific examples in each area while detailing how each one will influence your young adult’s future actions and decision-making abilities. PSY 1010, General Psychology 4 Identify cultural influences that could affect your son’s or daughter’s motivation and drive. In your letter, incorporate research from the textbook to explain how you have sought to positively influence your son or daughter’s development. You may also use the Online Library for additional reference material. Your letter should be at least one page in length but can be longer if necessary to address all aspects of the assignment. You must use at least the textbook as a reference for this assignment. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Explain the circumstances under which the attentional blink can be eliminated.

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ATTENTIONAL BLINK

Assignment 2: Attentional Blink
There are many stimuli in your environment of which you are not aware. You use attention to filter out unimportant stimuli and focus on relevant stimuli. However, there are circumstances under which you cannot perceive stimuli, regardless of how hard you “pay attention.” One situation is when visual stimuli are presented in quick succession. If the interval between the two stimuli is short enough, you do not perceive the second stimulus. This lapse in attention is known as attentional blink. In this assignment, you will experience the attentional blink for yourself and will also read about practical implications of the phenomenon.
Access the CogLab demonstration Attentional Blink. Follow the instructions to complete the demonstration.
Read the following article:
Livesey, E. J., Harris, I. M., & Harris, J. A. (2009). Attentional changes during implicit learning: Signal validity protects a target stimulus from the attentional blink. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, 35(2), 408-408-422. doi:10.1037/a0014525 (ProQuest Document ID: 614494049)
Using the experience from the CogLab demonstration and information from the article, write a paper that addresses the following:
Explain how the attentional blink relates to attention. Analyze how the variation in time influences the probability of seeing the second target letter. Explain the circumstances under which the attentional blink can be eliminated.
In the CogLab demonstration, letters were used as targets. The target used can influence the duration of one’s attentional blink and whether the attentional blink even occurs. Complete the following tasks:
Propose at least two other targets that could be used to induce the attentional blink.
Predict the effect each of your suggested targets would have on the duration of one’s attentional blink as compared to the CogLab activity you completed.
Explain the reasoning behind your predictions.
Present and discuss at least three occupations in which workers’ performance could be adversely affected by attentional blink. Identify and explain the types of problems or mistakes that might occur in such occupations due to the attentional blink.
Several years ago, some vehicle models came with a heads-up display (HUD). Instead of looking down at a panel on the dashboard, speed, distance traveled, fuel level, and time appeared to be displayed over the hood of the car. Discuss this design in terms of divided attention and attentional blink. Do you think the design was a good idea?
Write a 4-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc.

Describe research methods used to investigate relevant phenomena and summarize actual or hypothetical applications of social psychological insight.

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THE SOCIAL WORLD: PRESENTATION THUS FAR, WE HAVE CONSIDERED THE MAJOR THEMES OF

The Social World: Presentation
Thus far, we have considered the major themes of social psychology: social thinking, social relations, and social influence.  In this interactive assignment, we will integrate knowledge from all three areas to provide a comprehensive analysis of a social movement, issue, event, or idea.
To inform your thinking on this topic, begin by reading “The Self System in Reciprocal Determinism” (Bandura, 1978) and “Social Action” (Synder & Omoto, 2007), and peruse The Stanford SPARQ Solutions Catalog (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..  In addition, review “Ten Simple Rules for Making Good Oral Presentations” (Bourne, 2007) and “Ten Simple Rules for a Good Poster Presentation” (Erren & Bourne, 2007).
Then, identify a current or historical social movement (e.g., the Tea Party, Black Lives Matter, the Reformation, etc.), issue (e.g., gay marriage, school choice, abortion, slavery, etc.), event (e.g., the 2016 Presidential election, the Rwandan genocide, the Bubonic Plague, etc.), or idea (e.g., democracy, the nuclear family, peace, etc.).  Create a multimedia presentation (e.g., a video, poster, etc.) that depicts the selected topic in enough detail that classmates, even with no prior knowledge, will gain a basic understanding.  (For additional guidance, review a guide for creating Presentations (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., available through the Ashford Writing Center.).  Your presentation should apply psychological insight from at least two of the three areas covered thus far in the course (social thinking, social relations, and/or social influence) to analyze relevant social factors.  In your presentation, interpret social psychological theory and research, including the concept of reciprocal determinism in relation to this social movement, issue, event, or idea.  Describe research methods used to investigate relevant phenomena and summarize actual or hypothetical applications of social psychological insight.   Employ knowledge from social psychology to identify specific careers or disciplines that might be especially well suited to addressing the underlying issues in your example.  Be sure to maintain an objective stance.  (In other words, if you select a social issue, avoid sharing your opinion regarding the “right” or “wrong” view.  Your classmates should not be able to determine your personal views based on what you post.).
Utilize a minimum of five credible scholarly sources to inform your thinking on the topic, in addition to required course resources as applicable.  Additional credible references are encouraged.