Effective ethics training is not about conveying information, but rather the transmission of insight and understanding, so as to make well-thought through choices in difficult situations. Cultivating a continuous awareness of the ethics associated with the psychology profession will help psychology professionals to develop critical thinking skills, which should in turn, lead to the psychology professional identifying potential ethical dilemmas in time, and give the professional the confidence to act or react from a pre-defined and consciously contemplated belief and value system.
In this series we are unpacking ethical questions by linking them to popular movies.
Exploring informed consent
This module demonstrates the different facets and nuances related to individuals giving consent to share their personal information with other individuals or organisations. Informed consent means that sufficient information is provided to the individual to make an informed decision, but that may not always be the case. Also, the individual does not always understand the information they are consenting to share or the implications of that information. The movie The Circle is used to discuss this concept.
Includes 10 quiz questions.
Duration: 1 hour
2 Ethics CEU’s per session
Fee: R506.00
Register nowHow values impact the morality of decisions
An individual’s personal values serve as guidelines when taking decisions. This is also true within the world of work where values are a critical influencer in making ethical decisions. Ethical decision-making includes values such as integrity, accountability, fairness, and compassion. The movie Eye in the Sky is used to discuss this concept.
Duration: 1 hour
2 Ethics CEU’s per session
Fee: R506.00
Register nowDo the means justify the end?
In business ethics, do the means justify the ends, or do the ends justify the means? Looking at the concept of ‘utilitarianism’, how strictly should the following rule be adhered to? That is, is unethical behaviour acceptable if the results are in the interest of the ‘greater good’? Should we focus on the actions, or should we focus on the outcome? The movie The Art of Racing in the Rain is used to discuss this concept.
Duration: 1 hour
2 Ethics CEU’s per session
Fee: R506.00
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Does ‘scope of practice’ have a gray area?
As psychology professionals functioning in the business environment, we are often faced with the dilemma of recognising the severity or seriousness of employees’ personal struggles, but being bound by professional requirements, we are not “allowed” to act upon our insights ourselves. How far does ‘scope of practice’ stretch? How do we navigate the nuances related to it? The movie The Children’s Act is used to discuss this concept.
Duration: 1 hour
2 Ethics CEU’s per session
Fee: R506.00
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Diversity in the workplace
Diversity in the workplace is not an ethical issue per se, and we are well aware of the advantages. However, what are the ethical implications of promoting, or not promoting, diversity in the workplace? What are the ethical considerations when promoting diversity in the workplace? What are the dangers of encouraging a diverse workplace? The movie The Theory of Everything is used to discuss this concept.
Duration: 1 hour
2 Ethics CEU’s per session
Fee: R506.00
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The use and abuse of power
Bullying in the workplace is becoming more pronounced as victims tend to speak out and speak up. Do managers realise how their actions are construed/misconstrued by their subordinates? What constitutes an abuse of power versus stretching an employee to reach their full potential? The ethical concepts of consequentialism and non-consequentialism are discussed. The movie The Devil wears Prada is used to discuss this concept.
Duration: 1 hour
2 Ethics CEU’s per session
Fee: R506.00
Coming soon!
The ethical considerations of work-life balance
Organisations are well aware of their responsibility towards employees to support a healthy work-life balance. However, it is often a ‘tick-box exercise’, and employees are often informally encouraged to live an unbalanced life where the long-term consequences are ignored. The movie Up in the Air is used to discuss this concept.
Duration: 1 hour
2 Ethics CEU’s per session
Fee: R506.00
Coming soon!