Discussion – Professional Etiquette

An area of psychology that I am most interested in is biopsychology. Biopsychology can also be termed behavioral neuroscience. My interest in biopsychology as a field in psychology is influenced by my long-term fascination with how people behave and act and my curiosity to understand the underlying biological processes, including genetics, that can help predetermine or predict behaviors.

Working in the Biopsychology field requires the utmost professional etiquette. Professional etiquette is the code of behavior an individual is expected to adhere to within their professional settings. It is about how an individual presents themselves within their professional circles. It can simply be referred to as professionalism. It defines you in an individual and professional capacity in terms of how you communicate, present your opinions and ideas, handle disputes, and approach differences in perspectives within the workplace. Professional etiquette can define relationships within the workplace, which further dictates how to relate with others within the workplace, an essential skill for success in the workplace (DeIuliis & Saylor, 2021). Etiquette between or among professionals can break down if conflicts within the workplace, whether professional or personal, are not resolved. It can also result from failure to respect personal space beliefs, a lack of common interests, and poor communication.

“Risky individuals” are workmates or employees who, despite their professional qualifications, fail to observe workplace etiquette. They display toxic behaviors that create conflicts with others. They show no respect for others and are majorly aggressive or abuse drugs and other substances. The best approach to deal with a difficult associate in a risky situation is to clearly communicate to them about their behavior and its consequences. Communication skills education can also resolve cases of incivility in the workplace (Howard & Embree, 2020). The inability to deal effectively in high-risk situations can create an ethical dilemma as the affected individuals may feel that their experiences have been disregarded. They may get caught between dealing with the situation on their own or excluding the difficult workmate.

References

DeIuliis, E. D., & Saylor, E. (2021). Bridging the Gap: Three Strategies to Optimize Professional Relationships with Generation Y and Z. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 9(1), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1748

Howard, M. S., & Embree, J. L. (2020). Educational intervention improves the communication abilities of nurses encountering workplace incivility. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 51(3), 138–144. https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20200216-09

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Discussion – Professional Etiquette

Choose one of the four areas of psychology of most interest to you and answer the following questions as they relate to your chosen field:

What is professional etiquette? What results in a breakdown of etiquette between or among professionals?

Explain “risky individuals” and some of the best tools for dealing with a difficult associate in a risky situation. How does the inability to deal effectively in high-risk situations lead to the creation of an ethical dilemma?