Ethics

Question 1

A system of principles of conduct that guide behavior of an idividual

Answer 1

Ethics

Question 2

What is the difference between ethics and law?

Answer 2

ethics are principle and rules that just guide conduct in professional interactions
-laws are prescribed by the state and have to be followed

Question 3

Difference between ethical codes and ethical conduct?

Answer 3

conduct is the behavior we show while living by the codes

Question 4

4 Reasons that ethical codes are imperfect guides for behavior

Answer 4

1-broad, abstract, vague, ambitious
2-multiple, competing principles may apply
3-may conflict with federal and/or state
4-tend to be reactive

Question 5

APA general principles (ethics)

Answer 5

a) beneficence and non-malfeasance
b) fidelity and responsibility
c) Integrity
d) Justice
e) Respect for people’s rights and dignity

Question 6

Standards

Answer 6

summary descriptions of what practitioners should know and/or be able to do
-typically mandatory

Question 7

Guidelines

Answer 7

often viewed as suggestions or recommendations that are advisory or aspirational
-not intended to take precedence over professional judgment