Ethics (other APA documents) Flashcards
The general guidelines for providers of psychological services present _______ guidelines for all providers of psychological services except for those engaged in teaching psychology, conducting research, or writing and editing scientific manuscripts
apsirational
As defined in the general guidelines, “professional psychologists” have a _______ degree from an organized, sequential program in a regionally accredited university or professional school A ______ can take one of several forms
doctoral
A ______ can take one of several forms –e.g., one or more psychologists providing professional services in a multidisciplinary setting or one or more psychologists in a private practice
psychological service unit
“Users” include direct recipients of psychological services as well as _______ institutions, facilities, or organizations that receive those services
public and private
when psychologists want to change their area of specialty, they must meet the education and training requirements for a ______ in that specialty
doctoral degree
the general guidelines state that the advancement of _______ is the “primary principle guiding the professional activities of all members of the psychological service unit”
human welfare
Specialty guidelines of Forensic psychology state that forensic psychologists seek to minimize any detrimental effects or multiple relationships by avoiding involvement in them whenever _______
feasible
forensic psychologists who are requested or ordered to provide concurrent or sequential forensic therapeutic services to disclose any potential risks and make _______ to refer the request to another qualified provider
reasonable efforts
Forensic psychologists are required to to avoid providing professional services on the basis of _____ fees
contingent
Forensic psychologists must obtain _____ from an examinee unless the examination is court-ordered
informed consent
when an examination has been ordered by the court, a psychologist may conduct the exam over the examinee’s objection. Regardless of court ordered vs. not, if the examinee is unwilling to proceed after being told about the ______ of the exam, the psychologist may consider _______, ________, or notifying the retaining party about the examinee’s objection
nature and purpose; postponing the exam, advising the examinee to contact their attorney
psychologists attempt to protect a person’s privacy in case materials by disguising personally identifying information, using only information that is in the _______, or obtaining the consent of the person or other relevant parties
public domain
Psychologists who do not have adequate knowledge or training to work with a cultural or ethnic group to seek consultation or make _______
appropriate referrals
psychologists strive to eliminate their own _______ in working with other cultural or ethnic groups
biases and prejudices
Sue and Sue caution against adopting a ________ perspective since doing so denies the existence of important individual and group differences
color-blind
psychologists are urged to help clients determine whether their problem stem from ______ to ensure that client do not __________ problems
racism or bias; inappropriately personalize
psychologists are encouraged to consider including in an intervention _____ leaders/practitioners relevant to the client’s cultural background
religious/spiritual
psychologist must make an ________ when they cannot interact with a client in the client’s preferred language or, if that is not feasible, to obtain the services of a translator, but when doing, refrain from using a translator who has a ______ with the client
appropriate referral; dual role
The guideline for custody evaluation states that determining the child’s psychological _____ is the primary purpose of a child custody evaluation and that the child’s ______ is paramount
best interests; welfare
The focus of a custody evaluation should be on ____, the child’s psychological needs, and the fit between them
parenting attributes
psychologist must avoid engaging in _____ when doing so can be expected to result in reduced impartiality, competence, or effectiveness or expose individuals to harm or exploitation
multiple relationships
Psychologist attempt to obtain informed consent using language that is _______ to the examineee
reasonably understandable
psychologists are encouraged to employ ______ of data collection, to avoid being influenced by personal biases and unsupported beliefs, and to document the ______ of their data
multiple methods; limitations
A couple who recently moved to the United States from Mexico brings their 9-year-old son for assessment to determine if he meets the diagnostic criteria for ADHD. The child speaks very little English but his mother speaks both Spanish and English fluently. You do not speak Spanish and are unable to find an interpreter for the boy. You should:
refuse to conduct the assessment and provide the family with appropriate referrals.
An organizational psychologist with a Ph.D. wants to become a clinical psychologist. According to APA guidelines, he must:
complete appropriate coursework and clinical supervision.
Dr. Paula Pang is hired to perform a court-ordered evaluation of a defendant in a criminal case. After describing the purpose of the evaluation to the defendant, he says that he is not willing to cooperate. According to the APA’s Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology, Dr. Ping should:
postpone the evaluation and inform the defendant that he should discuss this matter with his attorney
During a court-ordered evaluation of a defendant to determine her competence to stand trial, she reveals information to you that confirms her guilt. As an ethical psychologist, you should:
include only information relevant to the defendant’s competence in the evaluation report.
When hired as an expert witness by the attorney for a plaintiff in a criminal case, a psychologist:
should ordinarily avoid providing his or her services on the basis of contingent fees.
You are asked by an attorney to evaluate the woman he is representing in a custody case and then recommend that she be granted custody in court. As an ethical psychologist, you should:
evaluate the woman and testify about the results but do not make specific recommendations about custody without evaluating the husband and children.
You have been seeing 11-year-old Debbie in therapy for conduct problems at school for the past three months. Both of her parents are pleased with Debbie’s progress in therapy but are now getting a divorce and Debbie’s mother asks you to conduct a child custody evaluation of Debbie for the custody hearing. You should:
refer Debbie to another psychologist for the evaluation.
You recently evaluated the defendant in a murder trial at the request of her attorney. The purpose of the evaluation was to support the defendant’s claim that she was insane at the time she committed the crime. The case received a great deal of public attention and you would now like to write a book about it and include information about the results of your evaluation. According to the Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology:
you may do so as long as the information you include in your book is in the public record or, if not, as long as you have obtained the consent of the defendant
