About PSY632 Assignment 1
PSY632 Assignment No 1 for Fall 2026 is from Theory & Practice of Counseling. It covers lesson 1: Definition and Nature of Developmental Psychology, carries 20 marks and is due on VULMS by 11:59 pm on Wednesday 11 November 2026. You can request the solution from this page.
- Course
- PSY632 Theory & Practice of Counseling
- Assignment
- Assignment No 1
- Semester
- Fall 2026
- Lesson
- 1: Definition and Nature of Developmental Psychology
- Total marks
- 20
- End date
- Wed 11 Nov, 11:59 pm
What PSY632 Assignment 1 asks
This assignment requires students to analyze four distinct scenarios involving ethical dilemmas in counseling practice. For each scenario, students must identify the specific ethical issue and provide a concise justification. The justifications must link the counselor's actions to relevant ethical principles discussed in lesson 06, "Ethical & Legal Issues in Counseling." Students must produce a document in MS Word format following specific font and color guidelines.
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Scenario 1
5 marksIdentify the ethical issue when a counselor discloses a student's personal information to parents without consent. Provide a justification using two clear, brief points that explain why this action raises ethical concerns based on relevant principles.
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Scenario 2
5 marksIdentify the ethical issue regarding a psychologist recording a session without explaining the usage, access, or obtaining informed consent. Provide a justification using two clear, brief points that explain why this action is unethical.
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Scenario 3
5 marksIdentify the ethical issue where a counselor treats a client requiring specialized care without having the necessary training, supervision, or referral. Provide a justification using two clear, brief points that explain the ethical breach.
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Scenario 4
5 marksIdentify the ethical issue involving a therapist referring clients to a family-owned clinic for financial gain without disclosure. Provide a justification using two clear, brief points that explain why this arrangement is problematic.
- What to submit
- One MS Word (.doc) file using Times New Roman or Arial font, size 12, in black and blue colors.
- Topics covered
- Ethical breaches Counseling ethics Informed consent Confidentiality Professional competence Dual relationships
A summary of the assignment file, Fall 2026_PSY632_1.pdf. Download the file for the full wording before you start.
Lesson covered
The questions in this assignment come from this lesson. Read it in the PSY632 handout before you open the assignment file, then practise it with the MCQs and past papers.
Solution
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- 1 Start on the questions in the assignment file now. The solution will be added to this page once it is written.
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- 4 Open the file once more to check it is not empty or corrupted, then upload it on VULMS before 11:59 pm on Wed 11 Nov.
Questions about this assignment
When is PSY632 Assignment 1 due?
Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 11:59 pm. VULMS does not accept files after the deadline.
When will the solution be added?
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