PSY/605 PSY605 PSY 605 WEEK 3 DISCUSSION 2
- ashford university / PSY 605
- 23 May 2018
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PSY 605 WEEK 3 DISCUSSION 2
Discussion 2
Ethics, Legality,
Policies |
Prior to completing this discussion, please read the American
Psychological Association (2010), Peters et. al. (2013) and Weed and McKeown
(2003) required articles for the week.
For your initial post, evaluate the impact of public policy in
regulating behaviors that are deemed detrimental to health and, therefore,
affect development across the lifespan.
Using the Ashford University Library, research at least two
peer-reviewed articles that explore trends with regard to a debated behavior,
either the effects of parental smoking on children/adolescents or
childhood/adolescent obesity/diet and exercise (You may use articles from the
recommended resources list). Evaluate the unique scholarly perspectives found
in your research. In addition, appraise some of the public policies that have
been enacted to counter the issues arising from second-hand smoke or poor
nutrition/exercise habits on your selected developmental period. Suggest and
describe additional or alternate policies that might be enacted to counter the
negative aspects of such circumstances.
Using the APA’s Ethical Principles and Code of
Conduct (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., analyze ethical considerations in
developmental psychology related to the creation and/or implementation of
public policy regarding smoking bans or diet/exercise for children or
adolescents.
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Is the creation of
public policy necessary in this area?
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Based on the
professional standards, is the creation of such policies ethical?
Describe how these types of policies are effective.
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In what ways do these
policies enhance and/or hinder physical, cognitive, and/or psychosocial
development for the affected person?
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Are there equally
effective self-imposed restrictions that might be used instead?
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How would you
implement your suggested policy, and how would you plan to test the efficacy of
the policy versus self-imposed restrictions?
Use evidence from the resources to support your statements.
Guided Response: Review several of your colleagues’ posts
and respond to at least two of your peers by 11:59 p.m. on Day 7 of the week.
You are encouraged to post your required replies earlier in the week to promote
more meaningful and interactive discourse in this discussion.
Critically evaluate the elements of your post
and compare them to those in your classmate’s. In what ways do your suggestions
differ? Based on the evidence provided, create a respectful counterargument for
your classmate’s suggested policies providing a unique point-of-view and asking
him or her to address these considerations. Did your classmate provide a
convincing plan for implementation and testing of the suggested policy? What
suggestion(s) might you offer to support the policy as described? Continue to
monitor the discussion forum until 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) on Day 7 of the
week and respond to anyone who replies to your initial post.