APS : General Principle C

Question 1

General Principle C

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Integrity

Question 2

Recognize knowledge of discipline, their professional standing, info gathered place psychologists in position of…

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power and trust
* exercise power appropriately
* honour position of trust

Question 3

Psychologists act with ___ and ___ in their conduct

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probity and honesty

Question 4

Recognise position of trust requires them to be ___ and ____ in their professional dealings

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honest and objective

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Psychologists are committed to ___ ____ of their clients, the profession and their colleagues

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best interests

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Psychologists are aware of ___ , ____, _____

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own biases, limits to objectivity, importance of maintaining proper boundaries

Question 7

Identify + avoid potential ____ __ _____

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conflicts of interest

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C.1

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Reputable behaviour

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C.1.1
Avoid engaging in disreputable conduct that reflects on..

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their ability to practise

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C.1.2
Avoid engaging in disreputable conduct that reflects negatively on…

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the profession/discipline of psychology

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C.2

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Communication

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C.2.1

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Communicate honestly in context of their work

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C.2.2
Take reasonable steps to correct any misrepresentation made by/about them in their professional capacity…

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within a reasonable time after becoming aware of misrepresentation

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C.2.3 (a, b, c, d, e, f, g)
Statements announcing/advertising availability of services, products, or publications, must NOT contain:

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a) false, fraudulent, misleading,
deceptive statements
b) testimonials/endorsements solicited in exchange for remuneration / potential to exploit clients
c) claiming/implying superiority over other psychologists
d) create false/unjustified expectations of results
e) appeal to a client’s fears, anxieties, emotions concerning results of failure to obtain offered services
f) use of exclusive/superior apparatus, methods/materials
g) vulgar/sensational that disrepute psychologist / profession of psych

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C.2.4
When announcing/advertising availability of services or when representing themselves as psychologists, use…

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accurate postnominals

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C.2.5
Take reasonable steps to correct any

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misconceptions held by a client about professional competencies

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C.3

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Conflict of Interests

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C.3.1 (a, b, c)
Refrain from engaging in MRs that may…

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a) impair their competence, effectiveness, objectivity, or ability
b) harm/exploit clients or other parties

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C.3.2
Psychologists who are at risk of violating standard C.3.1…

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• Consult with senior psychologist
• Find appropriate solution that’s in best interests of parties

Question 20

C.3.3
When entering unavoidable MR due to over-riding ethical considerations, organizational requirements, by law
Psychologists at the outset of professional r-ship…

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Adhere to provisions of A.3 (informed consent)

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C.3.4
Declare to clients any vested interests in services they deliver, including…

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relevant funding, licensing, royalty interests

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C.4

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Non-exploitation

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C.4.1
Do not exploit people with who they

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have or had a professional relationship

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C.4.2
Do not exploit r-ships with their

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assistants, employees, colleagues or supervisees

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C.4.3 (a, b)
Do not engage in sexual activity with…

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a) client/anyone closely related to them
b) former client/anyone closely related to them within 2 years after termination

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C.4.3 (c)
Psychologists who wish to engage in sexual activity with FORMER clients after 2 years since termination…

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• Explore with senior psychologist possibility that former client may be vulnerable + at risk of exploitation
• encourage former client to seek independent counselling

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C.4.3 (d)
Do not accept as a client

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whom they have engaged in sexual activity

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C.5

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Authorship

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C.5.1

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Discuss authorship with research collaborators, research assistants, students as early as feasible

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C.5.2
Assign authorship in a manner that

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fairly reflects work performed and contribution made

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C.5.3
Usually list student as

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Principle author on any multiple-authored article that’s based on student’s thesis/dissertation

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C.5.4

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Obtain consent of people before identifying them as contributors

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C.6

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Financial arrangements

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C.6.1

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Honest in financial dealings

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C.6.2 (a, b)
Make proper financial arrangements with clients + 3rd party payers by…

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a) advance arrangements that safeguard the best
interests of + clearly understood by all parties
b) avoid arrangements that may adversely influence services provided

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C.6.3
Do not receive ___ or give ___ for referring clients to / accepting referrals from other professionals

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remuneration

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C.7

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Ethical investigations and concerns

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C.7.1
Cooperate with ethics investigations and proceedings instituted by

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the Society + statutory bodies that are charged by legislation with responsibility to investigate complaints against psychologists

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C.7.2 (a, b, c)
Psychologist A who reasonably suspect that psychologist B is acting inconsistently with ethical principles and standards…

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a) directly attend to psychologist B/ indirectly via senior psychologist
b) Encourage people directly affected to report to relevant regulatory body or Ethics Committee of the Society
c) Report conduct to relevant regulatory body or Ethics Committee of the Society

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C.7.3
Do not lodge or endorse lodging of ___, ____, ____ ethical complaints against colleagues

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trivial, vexatious, unsubstantiated