APA ethics code Flashcards
What is a multiple relationship?
Standard 3.05- When the psychologist is in a professional with that person + another role with that person; Psychologist should assess whether the other role could affect objectivity/competence/effectiveness or risk exploitation/harm.
What are the obligations when a psychologist is IN a multiple relationship?
Standard 3.05- Step 1: Assess whether secondary role could reasonably affect objectivity/competence/effectiveness or risk harm; Step 2: Take reasonable steps to resolve relationships; 3: Take Ethics Code and Client’s best interest into account.
What are responsibilities around Conflicts of Interest?
Standard 3.06- Do not enter into roles where COI could affect objectivity/competence/effectiveness or expose individual/organization to harm
What should you do when a 3rd Party requests services?
Standard 3.06- Clarify relationships to all parties (keep in mind 3.05 & 3.06). Including identifying who IS the client + limits to confidentiality + how services will be used by 3rd party
What are the boundaries around sexual intimacies?
10.05- Not with a current client (and not for 2 years, 10.08); 10.06- Not with client’s direct relations; 10.07- Don’t give therapy to former sexual partners; 10.08- Burden of proof for non-exploitation is on the therapist.
Five APA principles relevant to CONDUCTING assessment
9.01- Only make decisions after sufficient/adequate info is in 9.02- only use tests as intended/valid/appropriate to client; 9.07- If qualified; 9.08- NOT OBSOLETE TESTS
What 5 APA standards are relevant to interpretation/reporting?
9.04- “Test Data”are the right of the client; 9.11- obligation to protect security of test MATERIALS; 9.09- Only use SUPPORTED interpreting services; interpretation still your responsibility; 9.09- Take into account purpose of assess&limitations; 9.10- Obligated to explain (unless organizational issues)
APA on non-sexualTouch?
NO SPECIFIC STANDARDS. But: Multiple relationship; Clarification of function of touch (Multicultural; Rural therapy); 3.02- Sexual harassment; 3.08- Aware of exploitative relationship;
Conflict between HIPAA/APA on Assessment?
9.04 & 9.11 discussions about protecting info (9.04 compels therapist to withhold responses in cases of abuse); HIPAA allows release without client consent in case of subpoena
What’s APA say about mandated reporting for child/elder abuse? Duty to Warn?
4.01- Maintain confidentiality except as limited by the law; 4.02- DISCUSS THOSE LIMITS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE RELATIONSHIP; 4.06- Limit information in consultations to what’s necessary to make the consultation; Principle A: of Nonmalificence
APAs stance on experimental treatments?
2.01- Stay within boundaries of competence, when population is new, get knowledge in as closely related a field as possible; 8.02- IC: Clarify EXPERIMENTAL NATURE &nature of conditions; 10.01- IC where generally recognized techniques/procedures have not been established,
5 APA Principles
A: Beneficence/Nonmalificence; B: Fidelity/Responsibiity; C: Integrity; D: Justice; E: Respect for Rights/Dignity
What’s the principle of Fidelity/Responsibility?
Relationships of trust; Be professional and cooperate with others for care of clients; Monitor ethics of self/others
What’s the principle of Integrity?
Honesty in self-presentation/research; Uphold promises; Be careful/apologetic when deceiving/breaking promises (ONLY FOR SAKE OF BENE/NONMAL); Strive to correct & contain damage of breaks
What’s the principle of Justice?
Fairness in providing services (ALL ARE ENTITLED); Awareness of own biases and boundaries of competence
What’s the principle of Respect for Rights/Dignity?
Right to confidentiality/privacy/self-determination; Be aware of and respect diversity/role difference; Actively try to eliminate biases’ effect on work
APA Guidelines on Informed Consent?
3.10-Obtain IC whenever possible and get assent when not; explain in clear/reasonable/APPROPRIATE language; When MANDATED, explain mandate; Document process; 4.02- Discuss limits to confidentiality ASAP; 4.03- Don’t record until AFTER LEGAL PERMISSION; 6.04- Discuss FEES ASAP;
APA Research/Assessment/Therapy Specifics?
8.04- Research: Risk/Benefit analysis; Alternatives; 9.03- Not necessary when consent is “implied” by circumstances or mandated; Discusss limitations on data 10.01- Nature/course of therapy; Supervisee status & name of supervisor legally responsible for work
AERA/APA Testing Standards
A: Select tests that meet purpose/appropriate to taker; B: Administer tests CORRECTLY & FAIRLY; C: Report& Interpet accurately/clearly; D: Inform takers re: Nature of test; rights/responsibilities; appropriate use of scores; procedures for challenging scores
What do you do if colleague violates standards?
1.04- Try to resolve informally; 1.05- Report if can’t (BUT: 1.07- No IMPROPER complaints); 1.06-Cooperate with committee (but respect confidentiality); 1.08- Respect complainants/respondents
What if you meet someone outside bounds of competence?
2.01- Only work within bounds of competence; obtain training; 2.02-stretch bounds IF NECESSARY/emergency; end when over; 2.03-Maintain competence; 2.04-Stay within research/scientific bounds;
What do you do if your competence is compromised?
2.06- When competence compromised: Don’t start and make arrangements to end; 2.05- Only authorize/delegate within others’ competence; 10.09- Be prepared to make referrals/terminate as necessary
