Ethics

Question 1

APS - 3 Areas/General Principles of Ethics (RPI)

Answer 1

A. Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples
B. Propriety
C. Integrity

Question 2

The following are: respect, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, fidelity

Answer 2

Ethical Principles

Question 3

What are the 7 ethical standards for General Principle A ; Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples

Answer 3

A1.Justice
A2. Respect
A3. Informed Consent
A4. Privacy
A5. Confidentiality
A6. Release of Information to clients
A7. Collection of client information from other parties

Question 4

How many ethical standards are there across all 3 principles?

Answer 4

28

Question 5

Record keeping, how long should client records be kept?

Answer 5

Records must be kept for a minimum of 7 years.
In the case of records collected while the client was under the age of 18 years old, psychologists need to retain records at least until the client is 25 years of age.

Question 6

When can a psychologist disclose confidential information?

Answer 6

1. With the consent of the relevant client or a person with legal authority to act on behalf of client.
2. Where there is a legal obligation to do so
3. If there is an immediate and specified risk of harm to an identifiable person or persons that can be averted only by disclosing information.

Question 7

Which general principle relates to psychologists establishing a trusting relationship with colleagues?

Answer 7

Integrity

Question 8

When a person is believed to lack capacity to give consent, the psychologist needs to?

Answer 8

Obtain both the consent from the client’s legal guardian and the client’s consent as far as possible

Question 9

How long must a psychologist not engage in sexual activity with a client or anyone closely related to their client?

Answer 9

2 years

Question 10

What is the minimum dollar level of indemnity insurance that is required by the Psychology Board of Australia?

Answer 10

$2 million

Question 11

How many hours of professional development is a generally registered psychologist required to complete each year?

Answer 11

30 hours

Question 12

For how long must psychologists maintain a record of their continuing professional development activities?

Answer 12

5 years

Question 13

What is general principle A?

Answer 13

Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples

Question 14

What is general principle B?

Answer 14

Propriety

Question 15

What is general principle C?

Answer 15

Integrity

Question 16

Which general principle covers: Justice, respect, informed consent, confidentiality, release of information to clients, and collection of client information from associated parties

Answer 16

General Principle A: Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples

Question 17

Which general principle covers: Reputable behaviour, communication, conflict of interest, non-exploitation, authorship, financial arrangements, and ethics investigations and concerns

Answer 17

General Principle C: Integrity

Question 18

What is the general registration standard?

Answer 18

5+1 or 4+2 pathways
- Psychologists must achieve a masters level qualification, 5 years study plus 1 year of supervised practice, or 4 years study plus 2 years of supervised practice, or a qualification that the board deems equivalent.

Question 19

Which general principle does the following describe: Psychologists demonstrate their respect for people by acknowledging their legal rights and moral rights, their dignity and right to participate in decisions affecting their lives

Answer 19

General Principle A: Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples

Question 20

True or False: Psychologists must maintain an up to date CPD portfolio?

Answer 20

True

Question 21

What is the minimum CPD activities required each year for registered psychologists

Answer 21

30 hours