PSYC 203 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: American Psychological Association, Mind Control, American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals
11 Jan 2014
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Chapter 13 ethics (starts at pg 371) Ethical principles and codes help individuals reach conclusions about proper behaviour. Definition of code of ethics (pg 364) Freud: cultural shoulds" and should-nots" = the superego. In the past, scientists were simply assumed to naturally behave ethically (pg 365: seen as above reproach due to education, training, presumed intelligence and wisdom, and their pursuit of truth"; seen as impartial, trustworthy, honest, etc. Not until 1953 american psychological association (apa) published first ethics cods. Ethical standards vary from culture to culture and over time: pg 366 (also in lecture) But even in the same culture and same time period, people will have different ethical stances. Stereotypes influence ethical decision-making: e. g. women"s right to die or right to refuse life-sustaining treatment . Decision given to their husbands; stereotype that women are less mature, more in need of protection than men (men should make the decision for her)
