Assignment Papers-PSYCHOLOGY OF TERRORISM
Review the article “The American Psychological Association and Detainee Interrogations: Unanswered Questions.” Reflect on the complex considerations related to the role of psychologists in detainee interrogations. Also consider what these considerations imply about the ethical role of psychologists related to the psychology of terrorism in general.
· Review the article “Psychological Ethics and National Security: The Position of the American Psychological Association” focusing on how the APA’s position on national security impacts the role of psychologists in the field of psychology of terrorism.
· Review “Letters to the Editor III: An Open Letter From Stephen Behnke,” further considering the issue of detainee interrogation and the ethical impact on the field of psychology of terrorism.
· Review the online article “Preventing Genocide: Activating Bystanders, Helping Victims and the Creation of Caring.” Think about the actions discussed regarding preventing genocide as well as those regarding educating children, in relation to ethics and the psychology of terrorism.
· Review the “Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.” Reflect on how the ethical codes relate to the psychology of terrorism.
· Review the course media “Psychology of Terrorism: Ethics” with Drs. Dardeck and Staub. Consider the use of psychology in the development of ethical bystander behavior and in the creation of caring children to help prevent future generations of terrorism.
· Select one of the following ethical issues related to human rights and terrorism: the role of psychologists in detainee interrogations; active versus passive bystandership; raising caring and ethical children as a preventive measure against terrorism.
· Reflect on the issue that you selected, including its complexities and dilemmas. Think about how the various dilemmas associated with the issue might be best addressed.
