Ethical Minute Paper

The purpose of this assignment is for you to learn how to apply both the ACA Code of Ethics and your state board code of ethics to common ethical scenarios.

Your paper must be in current APA format. The body of your paper must be 1–2 pages, the abstract must be 150–250 words, and your paper must include at least 2 references. Citations for both ACA and the state code of ethics must be included as the 2 required references.

Note that the title page, abstract, and reference page do not count toward the required page length. Your paper must be well-thought-out and demonstrate critical thinking. Also, all references must be from professional sources (professional journals and professional texts; no informal websites).

Video link for the assignment

http://mediaplayer.pearsoncmg.com/_blue-top_640x360_ccv2/ab/streaming/myeducationlab/mhl_counseling/5-1_iPad.mp4?key=49073266223273153710222018

Divide your paper into the following headings and answer the questions:

Identified Problem

· Should the counselor give the client her records? Why?

Applicable ACA Codes

· Which ethics codes for the ACA apply to this scenario? (Be sure to include the code numbers)

Applicable State Codes(State of Virginia)

· Which ethics codes for State of Virginia practice act apply to this scenario? (Be sure to include the code numbers)Research five peer-reviewed articles in the Ashford University Library that were published within the last 15 years, including a minimum of one article for each of your three chosen topics. In your paper, begin with an introduction that describes the role of assessment in diagnosis and treatment. Using your researched articles, compare at least two psychological or educational tests and/or assessment procedures for each of the topics chosen. Analyze and describe the psychometric methodologies employed in the development and/or validation of the tests and/or assessment procedures associated with each of the three topics. Debate any relevant approaches to assessment of the constructs being evaluated by any tests and assessments you described. Include an analysis of any challenges related to assessing individuals from diverse social and cultural backgrounds for each of the three topics. Conclude by evaluating the ethical and professional issues that influence the interpretation of testing and assessment data. You may cite from your textbook to assist you in the development of your introduction and the conclusion of your paper; however, the textbook cannot count as one of the five required peer-reviewed articles.