Handelsman: Training Ethical Psychologists: An Acculturation Model

A set of flashcards covering key concepts from the lecture notes on acculturation-based ethics training in psychology.

What framework is used to understand ethical acculturation in psychology training according to Handelsman, Gottlieb, and Knapp?

Berry’s acculturation model (1980, 2003) with two dimensions that lead to four adaptation strategies.

What are the two dimensions of Berry's acculturation model?

Cultural maintenance (identification with origin culture) and contact/participation (identification with the adopted culture).

Name the four acculturation strategies described by Berry.

Integration, Assimilation, Separation, and Marginalization.

Which acculturation strategy is considered most effective for ethical acculturation in psychology?

Integration.

How is the 'ethical culture of psychology' defined in the article?

The set of ethics, values, traditions, and practices that constitute psychology’s professional culture, distinct from one’s culture of origin.

What is an ethics autobiography in ethics training?

An assignment in which trainees reflect on their background, value traditions, and how they became ethical professionals.

What are ethics genograms or ethnograms used for?

Tools to explore the moral or professional orientations of family members and important people to understand influences on ethical development.

What does 'culture shedding' refer to in the acculturation process?

Unlearning aspects of one’s previous repertoire that are no longer appropriate in the new professional culture.

Explain the concept of ethical 'floor' and 'ceiling'.

The floor comprises codes and rules as minimum standards; the ceiling represents the aspirational, fuller ethical culture beyond those minimums.

List some external stressors that influence acculturation strategies.

Conditions of origin and new culture, cultural distance, support systems, gender, and poor training or lack of role models.

List some internal factors that influence acculturation strategies.

Coping styles, voluntariness of acculturation, and orientation to moral and ethical issues and judgment.

What are some core values of the psychology culture noted in the article?

Scientific thinking, appreciation of complexity, scientifically informed practice, pursuit of truth, lifelong learning, sharing knowledge, improving society, tolerance for diversity, and social justice.

What is a 'professional ethical identity'?

A sense of self as an ethical psychologist, including knowledge of the APA Ethics Code, professional behavior, virtues, and values.

What is the connection between 'good work' and integration?

Integration supports combining technical expertise with a firm ethical sense, leading to good work.

What is a potential danger of the assimilation strategy?

Adopting the new culture with little personal moral grounding, valuing external trappings over true ethical substance.

How should disagreements about ethical action be framed in an acculturation-based approach?

As acculturation tasks or stress to be discussed, not as evidence of inadequate learning.

What are two aims of applying an acculturation model to ethics training?

1) Provide a positive framework that views ethics as a developmental process; 2) Promote integration and long-term ethical development beyond rule compliance.

How can departments foster an ethical environment according to the article?

Through rituals (ethics conferences, awards), ethical narratives, role models, and involving students as coparticipants in department culture.

What is meant by 'continuing acculturation' and why is it important?

Acculturation is lifelong; continuing education and adapting to changes (e.g., managed care) sustain ethical growth.