chapter 5 ethical & professional issues

Question 1

when was the first APA code of ethics published

Answer 1

1953
9 revised editions since

Question 2

what are the two sections of the APA code of ethics

Answer 2

general principles
ethical standards

Question 3

what are the general principles

Answer 3

aspirational- broader descriptions of ethical behavior

Question 4

what are the ethical standards

Answer 4

enforceable- rules of conduct
psychologist can be found guilty

Question 5

list of ethical principles

Answer 5

a. beneficence and nonmaleficence
b. fidelity and responsibility
c. integrity
d. justice

Question 6

beneficence and nonmaleficence

Answer 6

Psychologist strive to benefit those with whom they work and take care to not harm

Question 7

fidelity and responsibility

Answer 7

Psychologist established relationships of trust with those whom they work with

Question 8

integrity

Answer 8

Psychologist seek to promote accuracy, honesty, and truthfulness in the process procedures and services being conducted by psychologist

Question 9

justice

Answer 9

Fairness and justice entitle all persons to access and benefit from the contributions of psychology

Question 10

what is standard 4.01

Answer 10

psychologist have a primary obligation and take responsible precautions to protect confidential information

Question 11

e. respect for peoples rights and dignity

Answer 11

Psychologist respect the dignity and worth of all and the rights of individuals to privacy, confidentiality, and self determination

Question 12

Tarasoff vs. University of California.

Answer 12

Student was involved with another student threatened to kill. Her psychologist broke confidentiality student never returned to therapy, killed other student. Parents of the dead student sued the psychologist for wrongful death.

Question 13

The duty to warn

Answer 13

set illegal precedent for psychologist
Duty to warn people towards whom their clients make credible serious threats

Question 14

why is confidentiality more challenging with trial and adolescent clients?

Answer 14

Concerns about privacy from caregivers
Psychologist will sometimes openly discuss this dilemma with clients and their parents
child abuse

Question 15

What is informed consent?

Answer 15

The ethically mandated process of informing an individual about proposed activities and obtaining the individuals voluntary consent before proceeding with activities

Question 16

What is the purpose of informed consent?

Answer 16

Research- purpose of the study affects and risks. assessment - nature of the assessment end purpose
therapy-anticipated course of therapy

Question 17

Define multiple relationships

Answer 17

occurs when a psychologist is in a professional role with a person and
1 at the same time is in another role with the same person
2 at the same time as in a relationship with a person closer closely as associated or related to the person
3 promises to enter another relationship in the future with the person

Question 18

what is the most damaging multiple relationship?

Answer 18

Sexual multiple relationships

Question 19

what is competence?

Answer 19

Sufficient capability skill, experience and expertise to complete a particular professional task adequately

Question 20

What does burnout?

Answer 20

The state of exhaustion that relates to engaging continually emotionally demanding work

Question 21

What is self-care?

Answer 21

Efforts by clinical psychologist to maintain or enhance their own well-being for the purpose of enabling themselves to provide high-quality professional services

Question 22

what ethical issues do we touch related to technology?

Answer 22

Ensure using technology is secure, plan to handle emergencies and do not interact with clients on social media platforms