Exam 1 - Examples under the 4 Principles of Code of Ethics

Question 1

making sure psych knowledge is not misused (not using ways to make them act better for you, or in ways that are not beneficial to people)

Answer 1

Respect for the Dignity of the Person (general rights)

Question 2

if people partake in a study then financially compensate them (unless you specifically state otherwise) or if you’re providing counsellor/therapy there is a fee that is stated acceptable ($225 - $250 for a 50 min session)

Answer 2

Respect for the Dignity of the Person (fair treatment)

Question 3

providing all the info needed for a client to consider to make a decision (ex. In a study providing potential risk and why you would want to participate), get written/verbal consent

Answer 3

Respect for the Dignity of the Person (informed consent)

Question 4

idea that consent is not given under coercion or pressure (ex. If there is a power dynamic, or if the researcher offers something out of place)

Answer 4

Respect for the Dignity of the Person (freedom of consent)

Question 5

if we can conduct a study on a pop. less vulnerable

Answer 5

Respect for the Dignity of the Person (protection of vulnerable people)

Question 6

we only gather info that is required for the diagnosis or research, don’t need to report on unrelated details, only info that’s needed

Answer 6

Respect for the Dignity of the Person (privacy)

Question 7

informed consent, conduct pilot studies first to see if an idea actually works

Answer 7

Responsible Caring (risk/benefit analysis)

Question 8

provide continuity of care, not duplicating care (if someone is already getting treatment in the same manner), debrief person after studying so they know what they could get out of study

Answer 8

Responsible Caring (maximize benefit)

Question 9

terminate an activity if it seems to be causing harm or not benefitting client, if you knew a worker was conducting unethical practice you need to report them to the workers’ board but don’t have to say client’s name so don’t have to break confidentiality)

Answer 9

Responsible Caring (offset/correct harm)

Question 10

separate findings from your biases, state limitations, not overgeneralize results of the study

Answer 10

Integrity in Relationships (objectivity)

Question 11

take place more in research studies, ex. Going in for a study and reading about it and then in the debrief it’s something else, needs to be a justification as to why you need to do avoid telling people exactly what you’re doing so debriefing is very important

Answer 11

Integrity in Relationships (avoidance of incomplete disclosure)