Clinical Psych chapter 5 Flashcards
important facts about the apa code of ethics
- first published in 1953
- there has been 9 revisions
- 2022 is the most recent publication
- there are 2 amendments made in 2010
- they apply to all activities of a psychologist
What are the general principles
aspirational
ethical standards
what is aspirational
- ideal level of functioning
- what psychologist should aim for
- using justice
doing no harm
What is ethical standards
rules of conduct that can be violated
2. there are ten categories that apply to specific professional activity
what are psychologist ethical beliefs
- Some behaviors viewed as absolutely unethical
- some behaviors viewed as absolutely ethical
- there is a lot of grey area
what three aspects of Confidentiality are important
1.ethical mandates
2. it’s an obligation
3. makes the therapist creditable
what are the exceptions to confidentiality
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)
what are factors to consider if the client is a minor?
- benefit of a trusting relationship
- benefit of parent involvement
- parents legal right
what are staregies for working with children and teens?
- negotiate at onset of therapy
- diagnosis and general progress
- clinical judgement of when the parent is told
things to know about informed consent
- therapists are required to use consent
- there are limited of confidentiality
- required for research, assessment, therapy and other professional actives
what does informed consent do?
- ensures the client is knowledgeable about the activities they are agreeing to
- facilities an educated decision
- gives someone the opportunity to say no
- ongoing process
informed consent in research
We need to know multiple aspects of the study for example the amount of time, reminding them of the right to withdrawal
informed consent in therapy
- Cover the fees
2.Limits of confidentiality - The nature of the therapy (what kind of therapy is provided)
Informed consent in assessment
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
examples of multiple relationship
- 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