Respect for People's Rights and Dignity - Coursework Example

As a future psychologist, I will ensure that I will not only respect people’s dignity and privacy because it is a guideline in the field of psychology, but because it will be the right thing to do. In my field of study, dignity is maintained by reassuring a client when they are unwell or in new unfamiliar environments. It is not necessarily maintained by listening to a client during sessions, or by asking non-intrusive questions. Reassuring a client that they are valued and have a sense of purpose, even when they do not feel that way is one way to provide dignified care (Plante, 2010).

Being polite, and caring and ensuring my colleagues’ privacy is maintained at school and work is the other way that I would make use of the guideline to respect people’s rights. In different settings, there are always people from different social economic classes, races, cultures, gender, and ages (Kerkhoff & Hanson, 2013). By respecting that we are not the same in age, gender, culture, or among other differences, I would be doing the right thing. This guideline inspires me to act ethically today and in the future as a psychologist.

Since I have background knowledge of the guidelines required in general psychology, it will be also helpful in my future career. The principle of respecting people’s rights and dignity is also likely to be helpful in my experiences with clients who exhibit unexplainable behavior.