Clinical Psych chapter 5 Flashcards

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important facts about the apa code of ethics

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  1. first published in 1953
  2. there has been 9 revisions
  3. 2022 is the most recent publication
  4. there are 2 amendments made in 2010
  5. they apply to all activities of a psychologist
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What are the general principles

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aspirational
ethical standards

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what is aspirational

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  1. ideal level of functioning
  2. what psychologist should aim for
  3. using justice
    doing no harm
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What is ethical standards

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rules of conduct that can be violated
2. there are ten categories that apply to specific professional activity

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what are psychologist ethical beliefs

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  1. Some behaviors viewed as absolutely unethical
  2. some behaviors viewed as absolutely ethical
  3. there is a lot of grey area
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what three aspects of Confidentiality are important

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1.ethical mandates
2. it’s an obligation
3. makes the therapist creditable

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what are the exceptions to confidentiality

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intent to harm self or others
existence of child abuse
abuse of elderly
duty to warn/duty to protect , no questions remain

Tarasoff case- uc Berkeley student disclosed a plan to kill his girlfriend to his therapist. the therapist called the cops. they did an evaluation and said he was fine. then he killed his girlfriend (duty to warn)

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what are factors to consider if the client is a minor?

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  1. benefit of a trusting relationship
  2. benefit of parent involvement
  3. parents legal right
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what are staregies for working with children and teens?

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  1. negotiate at onset of therapy
  2. diagnosis and general progress
  3. clinical judgement of when the parent is told
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things to know about informed consent

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  1. therapists are required to use consent
  2. there are limited of confidentiality
  3. required for research, assessment, therapy and other professional actives
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what does informed consent do?

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  1. ensures the client is knowledgeable about the activities they are agreeing to
  2. facilities an educated decision
  3. gives someone the opportunity to say no
  4. ongoing process
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informed consent in research

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We need to know multiple aspects of the study for example the amount of time, reminding them of the right to withdrawal

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informed consent in therapy

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  1. Cover the fees
    2.Limits of confidentiality
  2. The nature of the therapy (what kind of therapy is provided)
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Informed consent in assessment

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1.Cover the cost
2. This will be two to three visits
3.Any involvement of third parties
Will the results of the test be shared with anyone else

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examples of multiple relationship

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  1. Psychologist is in a professional relationship with someone at the same time their in a non professional relationship

2.In a professional relationship and then close related to the client
You could be a psychologist to a child and then be friends with the parent

3.Profession relations with client and promise to enter into a relationship with that person or someone close to the client

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why might multiple relationships be unethical

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  1. Judgment becomes impaired because you have to basis
  2. Results in clients harm or exploited
    Boundary crossing can lead to boundary violation
    -A drive home after a session could be a crossing which could lead to a violation
    -A potential of meeting in a public place and getting coffee for the session is a boundary crossing
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what is competence

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Psychologist professional work should be within the boundaries of their competence given their training education, supervised experience and professional experience

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what do you do if you’re not competent

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  1. You would refer them to someone else
  2. Become competent
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how do you remain competent

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  1. Were are required to complete continuing education requirements required by state licensing boards.

2.Psychologist are required to be culturally competence

3.Psychologist personal problems can affect the competence of a situation

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what are the two parts of the apa code of ethics

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  1. general principles
    2.ethical standard