APA Ethics Code

Question 1

what are the five general principles of the code

Answer 1

1) beneficence and nonmaleficence
2) fidelity and responsibility
3) integrity
4) justice
5) respect for people’s rights and dignity

Question 2

explain the beneficence and nonmaleficence principle

Answer 2

establish relationships of trust with those we work with, uphold professional standards; consult with others; engage in pro bono work

Question 3

explain the integrity principle

Answer 3

promote accuracy, honesty, and truthfulness when engaging in work in the field

Question 4

explain the justice principle

Answer 4

all persons are entitled to benefit from the work of psychology; acknowledge biases and boundaries of competence

Question 5

explain respect for people’s rights and dignity principle

Answer 5

respect all people including their right to confidentiality, privacy, and self-determination; respect individual differences; recognize special safeguards may be necessary to protect rights and welfare of people

Question 6

explain the first four parts of section 1 resolving ethical issues

Answer 6

1) correct or minimize when your work has been misused or misrepresented

2) if ethical work conflicts with law, make the responsibility to behave ethically clear, and try and resolve conflict

3) if ethical work conflicts with organizational demands, make the responsibility to behave ethically clear, and try and resolve the conflict

4) if you observe another psychologist commit an ethical violation, try and resolve it with them

Question 7

explain the second four parts of section 1 resolving ethical issues

Answer 7

5) if you observe an ethical violation and it cannot be solved by your intervention, you must report it to an organization who can help address the issue

6) cooperate with the ethics committee and APA

7) do not make ethics claims if there is evidence that the ethics code was not violated

8) do not deny people opportunities based on if they committed an ethics violation

Question 8

explain the first 3 parts of section 2 competence

Answer 8

1) boundaries of competence: understand and acknowledge the boundaries of your competence (do not teach or practice outside of your competence boundary); but continue to grow your competence, especially when it comes to cultural things

2) you can provide services in emergencies even if you do not have the necessary training, so as to not deny services

3) continue to develop and maintain competence

Question 9

explain the second 3 parts of section 2 competence

Answer 9

4) work is based upon research and science

5) delegate work when necessary, especially when avoiding a dual relationship, just ensure competence of others

6) do not allow personal problems to interfere with work, when they do consult to determine if work needs to be suspended

Question 10

explain the first 6 parts of section 3 human relations

Answer 10

1) do not engage in unfair discrimination

2) do not engage in sexual harassment

3) do not engage in other harassment

4) avoid harm, avoid torture

5) avoid multiple relationships especially when they can be harmful. if one is harmful, take steps to resolve it, also explain boundaries of multiple relationships

6) avoid taking on professional roles that might have a conflict of interes

Question 11

explain the second 6 parts of section 3 human relations

Answer 11

7) clarify roles when starting services with someone through a third party

8) do not engage in exploitative relationships

9) cooperate with other professionals

10) provide informed consent

11) provide information about the services delivered to or through organizations

12) make plans to facilitate services even when there might be an interruption

Question 12

explain standard 4 privacy and confidentiality (7 parts)

Answer 12

1) maintain confidentiality

2) explain limits of confidentiality

3) obtain consent to record

4) minimize intrusions on privacy

5) you may disclose information with consent or when mandated by law

6) when consulting do not disclose information

7) when lecturing or teaching do not disclose information

Question 13

explain standard 5 advertising and other public statements (6 parts)

Answer 13

1) do not make false or deceptive statements when publicly speaking

2) when others make statements for you, you retain responsibility and cannot pay media outlets, when making a paid advertisement state that it is that

3) accurately describe the audience that the statement is intended for

4) ensure statements are based in fact, ethically sound

5) do not get testimonials from current therapy patients

6) do not solicit therapy patients in person to aid in advertising

Question 14

explain section 6 record keeping and fees (7 parts)

Answer 14

1) appropriately complete, store, and destroy records retaining to clients

2) make sure records are kept in locked and confidential places

3) cannot withhold emergency records, even if payment has been withheld

4) reach an agreement ASAP on payment, be transparent and law abiding, if legal measures for payment collection are to be used must inform client first

5) can barter if it is not exploitative and causes clinical damage

6) accurately report the services being provided

7) when splitting payments with another provider, make sure it is done in a fair way

Question 15

explain section 7 education and training (7 parts)

Answer 15

1) ensure that programs provide the correct and appropriate information

2) ensure that there is an accurate description of the program

3) ensure syllabi are accurate and the information you are teaching is accurate

4) do not require students to share personal information

5) when therapy is required in programs, individuals providing evals cannot give that therapy

6) provide timely feedback and accurate feedback based on performance

7) do not engage in sexual relationships with students or supervisees

Question 16

first 7 parts of section 8 research and publications

Answer 16

1) obtain institutional approval when required

2) obtain informed consent from research participants, when using deception, explain at the end of the study

3) obtain consent for recording and images

4) protect participants from harm, give alternatives to course credit for participation

5) can dispense of informed consent only when there is no harm to participants

6) do not offer excessive rewards for participation that might induce coercion

7) do not deceive in research unless necessary and unharmful, must be explained at the end

Question 17

last 8 parts of section 8 research and publications

Answer 17

8) provide opportunity to talk about the purpose and results of study, reduce harm

9) humanely treat animals in research and minimize discomfort or pain

10) do not fabricate data and correct errors

11) do not plagarize

12) only take credit for your work

13) do not re-publish data

14) do not withhold data from other competent professionals, when requesting data ensure that it is only used for the purpose you requested it for

15) when reviewing information, respect the confidentiality

Question 18

first 6 parts of section 9 assessment

Answer 18

1) base results on findings that would support conclusions; explain when just a record review is necessary

2) appropriately use and use appropriate assessment measures, use assessments in individuals native tongue

3) obtain informed consent

4) can release test data with permission unless legally mandated, maintain confidentiality

5) use scientific knowledge when developing tests

6) take into account the purpose of the assessment and other factors when interpreting

Question 19

last 5 parts of section 9 assessment

Answer 19

7) do not promote assessment by unqualified persons

8) do not base results on outdated instruments or techniques

9) accurately describe tests and their validity/scoring, select relevant scoring and interpretation measures

10) clearly explain results, unless it was explained prior that they will not be seeing the results

11) maintain test security

Question 20

first 5 parts of section 10 therapy

Answer 20

1) obtain informed consent and keep it consistent throughout treatment

2) explain role in family and couples therapy

3) explain roles in group therapy

4) consider whether or not to give services to someone already receiving services elsewhere

5) do not engage in sexual relationships with current clients

Question 21

second five parts of part 10 therapy

Answer 21

6) do not engage in sexual relationships with individuals close to clients

7) do not accept clients who you previously have had sexual relationships with

8) do not engage in sexual relationships with previous clients within two years of terminating therapy; even after two years avoid, but if you do you have to show that there has been no exploitations

9) ensure that there is continuity of care even when therapy is interrupted or you switch jobs/providers

10) terminate when it is no longer beneficial, or when psychologist is endangered, and refer out

Question 22

explain the fidelity and responsibility principle

Answer 22

establish relationships of trust with those we work with, uphold professional standards; consult with others; engage in pro bono work, competence