Ethics & Professional Practice Flashcards
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APA Ethics Code (APA 2002) Instruments, use of Consent, informed Release of test data Interpretation of Results Explanation of Results
Instruments, use of
techniques deemed appropriate for the population
Measures should have adequate psychometric properties, otherwise describe strengths and weaknesses
Informed Consent
Use understandable Language
When court ordered, clarify procedures and confidentiality
Guardianship or legal representative
Release of test data
Refrain from releasing raw
Get signed release
No release when mandated
Interpretation of Results
Consider purpose of assessment
Personal characteristics of individual
Explanation of Results
Must provide Feedback unless relationship precludes it
CAR PIG
(Sattler 2001) Clarify purpose and expectation Assent from a child Role as evaluator explained Process of assessment Informed consent Goal of assessment clarified
Batman Never Fights Robbers In Jail, Rather Punks Robbing Downtown
(APA, 2002) 5 general Principles of Ethical code A Beneficence and Nonmaleficence B Fidelity and Responsibility C Integrity D Justice E Respect for Rights and Dignities
Legal Precedence: Duty to Warn
(Supreme Court of California 1976) Tarasoff vs. Regents of University of California
Assess Cultural assimilation
(Dana, 1992)
There are moderator variables and tests for the degree of cultural assimilation
Robbing Clients Happens Periodically, Although Rarely Ever Rewards A Therapist
(APA, 2002)
- Resolving Ethical Issues
- Competence
- Human Relations
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Advertising and other Public Statements
- Record Keeping and Fees
- Education and Training
- Research and Publication
- Assessment
- Therapy