Ethical Rules In The Field Of Psychodynamic Psychology

As seen in this week’s reading, the field of psychology is entwined with other fields of work. The two most common areas mental health professionals find themselves in is the legislative and judicial branches of law (Comer, 2011). Yet, no matter where these professionals may work, there are certain ethical rules they must be aware of, and act accordingly. If not, their career could potentially be damaged. While psychologists are able to provide guidance through self-help books and other media, they must be certain their information is true and from reliable, “tried-and-true” psychological resources (2011). This ethical principle is very important for the welfare of society—false information about a mental illness, for example, may prove harmful. Another ethical rule they adhere to includes avoiding plagiarized material and conducting objective, beneficial research. Professionals risk losing trust from the public and even damaging the scientific studies (2011).
Psychology professionals must also be aware of their biases.
For example, if a male psychologist finds it difficult to help a homosexual client, the best route of action would be to refer the client to another colleague to prevent said bias to negatively affect the professional relationship. Failure to recognize personal limitations in their line of work can lead to serious consequences. These are just a few of the ethical rules that mental health professionals swear to follow throughout their time in the field. I believe ethical rules are just as important as other rules, because the actions of a few can affect many—especially in the psychology field where many people rely on professionals for
treatment.