chapter 5 ethical & professional issues Flashcards
when was the first APA code of ethics published
1953
9 revised editions since
what are the two sections of the APA code of ethics
general principles
ethical standards
what are the general principles
aspirational- broader descriptions of ethical behavior
what are the ethical standards
enforceable- rules of conduct
psychologist can be found guilty
list of ethical principles
a. beneficence and nonmaleficence
b. fidelity and responsibility
c. integrity
d. justice
beneficence and nonmaleficence
Psychologist strive to benefit those with whom they work and take care to not harm
fidelity and responsibility
Psychologist established relationships of trust with those whom they work with
integrity
Psychologist seek to promote accuracy, honesty, and truthfulness in the process procedures and services being conducted by psychologist
justice
Fairness and justice entitle all persons to access and benefit from the contributions of psychology
what is standard 4.01
psychologist have a primary obligation and take responsible precautions to protect confidential information
e. respect for peoples rights and dignity
Psychologist respect the dignity and worth of all and the rights of individuals to privacy, confidentiality, and self determination
Tarasoff vs. University of California.
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.
The duty to warn
set illegal precedent for psychologist
Duty to warn people towards whom their clients make credible serious threats
why is confidentiality more challenging with trial and adolescent clients?
Concerns about privacy from caregivers
Psychologist will sometimes openly discuss this dilemma with clients and their parents
child abuse
What is informed consent?
The ethically mandated process of informing an individual about proposed activities and obtaining the individuals voluntary consent before proceeding with activities
What is the purpose of informed consent?
Research- purpose of the study affects and risks. assessment - nature of the assessment end purpose
therapy-anticipated course of therapy
Define multiple relationships
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
what is the most damaging multiple relationship?
Sexual multiple relationships
what is competence?
Sufficient capability skill, experience and expertise to complete a particular professional task adequately
What does burnout?
The state of exhaustion that relates to engaging continually emotionally demanding work
What is self-care?
Efforts by clinical psychologist to maintain or enhance their own well-being for the purpose of enabling themselves to provide high-quality professional services
what ethical issues do we touch related to technology?
Ensure using technology is secure, plan to handle emergencies and do not interact with clients on social media platforms
