Clinical Psych chapter 5

Question 1

important facts about the apa code of ethics

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What are the general principles

Answer 2

aspirational
ethical standards

Question 3

what is aspirational

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What is ethical standards

Answer 4

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

Question 5

what are psychologist ethical beliefs

Answer 5

1. Some behaviors viewed as absolutely unethical
2. some behaviors viewed as absolutely ethical
3. there is a lot of grey area

Question 6

what three aspects of Confidentiality are important

Answer 6

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

Question 7

what are the exceptions to confidentiality

Answer 7

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)

Question 8

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

Answer 8

1. benefit of a trusting relationship
2. benefit of parent involvement
3. parents legal right

Question 9

what are staregies for working with children and teens?

Answer 9

1. negotiate at onset of therapy
2. diagnosis and general progress
3. clinical judgement of when the parent is told

Question 10

things to know about informed consent

Answer 10

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

Question 11

what does informed consent do?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

informed consent in research

Answer 12

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

Question 13

informed consent in therapy

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Informed consent in assessment

Answer 14

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

Question 15

examples of multiple relationship

Answer 15

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

Question 16

why might multiple relationships be unethical

Answer 16

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

Question 17

what is competence

Answer 17

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

Question 18

what do you do if you’re not competent

Answer 18

1. You would refer them to someone else
2. Become competent

Question 19

how do you remain competent

Answer 19

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

Question 20

what are the two parts of the apa code of ethics

Answer 20

1. general principles
   2.ethical standard