Ch 14. Maintaining Ethical Professional Practice Flashcards
What is ethical maturity?
reflective, rational, and emotional capacity to decide if actions are right/wrong; having resilience and courage to implement/be accountable/learn
What is ethical mindfulness?
awareness that uncertainty/dilemmas exist and a commitment and to being ethically responsible for our own practise
What does propriety entail?
understanding the legal, professional, ethical rules that regulate professional services they provide (monitor functioning)
What is impairment, in terms of professional practise?
physical/mental impairment, disability, condition that detrimentally affects capacity to practise profession
How can wellbeing be maintained for a professional psychologist?
self-awareness/self-monitoring, support from others, work-life balance, diversity in workplace, recognition of economic motivation as a way to reduce passion, transcendence and humility, intentional learning
What does being an “ethical psychologist” mean?
behaving in morally acceptable behaviour (good conduct), acceptable to profession and the law
What does the official code of ethics representing psychology include in it (3 things)?
general principles, specific principles, and reference to lawful action
What do most meta-ethics theories suggest about “right actions”?
they fulfill most pressing obligations, reflect the most relevant social norms, result in greatest wellbeing, are motivated by virtuous character
Explain the theory of consequentialism.
actions are right/wrong by virtue of their consequences . what is right is what will produce the greatest net benefit?
Explain the deontological approach.
actions are right/wrong in themselves regardless of consequences; right actions defined in terms of justice/rights and fairness; right actions are those that would be prescribed as a general law and that threat ppl as ends (not means)
Explain the theory of normative relativism.
action is right/wrong if some person or gp decrees it is so
What is classical virtue theory?
right actions require the exercise of good character and are not determined by consequences or nature of the actions themselves
What are the duties of prima facie (7)?
fidelity, reparation, gratitude, justice, beneficence, self-improvement, non-maleficence
What are the 6 components of ethical maturity?
sensitivity, discernment, implementation, conversation, peace, growth
What are the DEPHOG principles?
dignity, equitability, prudence, honesty, openness, goodwill
