Reflection on Learning Ethical Principles in Psychology Practice during COVID-19 Pandemic

I experience some of the positive factors with the aspect which is related as work
based on the psychologist during the COVID pandemic. Module 1 laid the groundwork for
my learning by directing me to resources such as the APS website, the National Health
Practitioner Act, the Psychology Board of Australia, the Australian Psychological Society,
and interest groups. Their purposes for providing standards link well with the next module of
classical theories and ethical principles. With my vision, the core values, principles, morals,
and norms are the beneficial approach that has an aspect to regulate and deal with ethical
behaviour while working with clients. I was not aware that psychologists could apply these to
their psychology practice to resolve ethical dilemmas such as helping others. The laws, APS
code, general practice principles, and common sense provide a framework to know your
boundaries as a professional, such as the importance of consistent self-care practices to
provide yourself and clients with impeccable service. As per Module 6, I learned how a
psychologist adapted and coped during COVID-19. I didn't expect the different experiences
that can be confronted online, like some clients sharing their pets, wearing pyjamas, being in
bed, eating, and drinking wine at 10.30 am. The psychologist was faced with the ethical
dilemma of allowing her clients' behaviours to continue online. However, she realized that by
allowing them to be themselves, she connected in a way she would not have in the office
(Steinbach, A. L. 2021). I felt uncertain how the different components of the topics such as
deontology theories would work with situational problems in psychological practice and the
APS code linked, including various laws in a psychological dilemma. By Module 4, I realized
and reminded myself that workplace requirements help and support the psychologist with
reading examples. The psychologist's responsibility is to disclose information which is
supported by the APS code and Privacy act. I still felt a little uncertain how to apply
everything in a psychological dilemma until I viewed the example of George the tradesman in
Module 5. The role modelled example of George helped with in-depth analysis and thought
process of what applies and how a psychologist should act with the aid of the ethical
decision-making model. For example, core values such as fairness (Reicher & Stott, 2020).
My overall knowledge of AHPRA, the Psychology Board of Australia (PsychBA),
and the Australian Psychological Society were paramount in building my understanding
concerning ethical practice. I knew that these three bodies were linked concerning the
accreditation, mandatory notifications, and complaints of health professionals and
psychologists. What helped was being somewhat familiar with the Code for Psychologists
(confidentiality, multiple relationships). Because of these other elements such as mandatory