Fall 2023 Midterm Flashcards
Privacy
The constitutional right of individuals to choose for themselves whether or when to reveal private information
Privilege
A legal rule that allows patients to prevent information from being introduced into courtroom proceedings under certain circumstances
Informed consent
A legal and ethical obligation to provide information to patients before they initiate assessment or treatment
Autonomy
Inherent in self-determination and personal dignity
APA Principle A
Beneficence and Nonmaleficence
Psychologists:
- Strive to benefit those with whom they work
- Take care to do no harm
APA Principle B
Fidelity and Responsibility
Psychologists:
- Establish relationships of trust with those with whom they work.
- Uphold professional standards of conduct
- Clarify their professional roles and obligations
- Accept appropriate responsibility for their behavior
- Seek to manage conflicts of interest that could lead to exploitation or harm
- Are concerned about the ethical compliance of their colleagues’ scientific and professional conduct
APA Principle C
Integrity
Psychologists:
- Seek to promote accuracy, honesty, and truthfulness in the science, teaching, and practice of psychology
APA Principle D
Justice
Psychologists:
- Recognize that fairness and justice entitle all persons to access to and benefit from the contributions of psychology and to equal quality in the processes, procedures, and services being conducted
- Exercise reasonable judgment and take precautions to ensure their potential biases, boundaries of their competence, and the limitations of their expertise do not lead to or condone unjust practices
APA Principle E
Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity
Psychologists:
- Respect the dignity and worth of all people and the rights of individuals to privacy, confidentiality, and self-determination
APA Standard 1
Resolving Ethical Issues
- Provides information about what psychologists should do to resolve ethical situations they may encounter in their work
APA Standard 2
Competence
- It is important that psychologists practice within their area of expertise
- When treating clients or working with the public, psychologists must make it clear what they are trained to do as well as what they are not trained to do
APA Standard 3
Human Relations
- Designed to guide psychologists in interactions with others in the field, including guidelines for dealing with sexual harassment, discrimination, avoiding harm during treatment, and avoiding exploitative relationships
APA Standard 4
Privacy and Confidentiality
- Outlines psychologists’ responsibilities regarding maintaining patient confidentiality
- Psychologists are obligated to take reasonable precautions to keep client information private
APA Standard 5
Advertising and Public Statements
- Psychologists who advertise their services must ensure they accurately depict their training, experience, and expertise
- Psychologists must avoid marketing statements that are deceptive or false
APA Standard 6
Record-Keeping and Fees
- Maintaining accurate records whether the psychologist is working in research or with patients
- Records include case notes and other diagnostic assessments used in course of treatment
