M2: pap-code-of-ethics-2022 (LONG VER.) Flashcards
Accurate Communication
Distinguishing facts from opinions in statements.
Advanced Directives
Documents outlining a client’s treatment preferences.
Alternative Hypotheses
Acknowledge and discuss alternative explanations.
American Psychological Association
Major organization providing ethical guidelines in psychology.
Animal Life Termination
Terminate life rapidly while minimizing pain.
Announcements
Communications including advertisements and endorsements.
Assent
Agreement from individuals unable to provide consent.
Assessment Techniques
Methods used to evaluate psychological characteristics.
Assessment Tools
Tests selected based on referral reasons.
Authorship Criteria
Authorship reflects scientific contributions, not status.
Avoiding Harm
Minimizing potential harm to clients and participants.
Best Interests
Consideration of client welfare in decision-making.
Bias Management
Recognizing and addressing personal biases.
Boundaries of Competence
Practice within legal and educational competence limits.
Capacity to Consent
Ability of individuals to agree to treatment independently.
Children’s Research
Be careful discussing results with guardians.
Clear Instructions
Guidelines provided for research methods and animal care.
Client Autonomy
Respecting client’s right to make informed choices.
Client Confidentiality
Safeguarding personal identifiers in records.
Client Identification
Avoiding revealing client identities in discussions.
Client Records
Maintaining access to records for emergency treatment.
Client Well-being
Focus on client’s mental and emotional health.
Client’s Commitments
Responsibilities clients agree to in therapy.
Client’s Consent Adequacy
Evaluating if consent for referrals is sufficient.
Client’s Rights
Entitlements of clients regarding their information.
Code of Ethics
Guidelines for ethical conduct in psychology.
Coercion in Research
Forcing participants to engage against their will.
Collective Voice
Unified stance on ethical issues in psychology.
Committee Members
Individuals tasked with revising the Code.
Committee on Ethics and Professional Standards
Group responsible for ethical guidelines in PAP.
Community Respect
Acknowledgment of diverse community values.
Comparative Denigration
Negative comparisons of other professionals’ services.
Competence Assessment
Evaluating ability to perform delegated tasks.
Competence in New Areas
Obtain training before working in unfamiliar fields.
Competence of Referral Recipient
Ensuring the referred professional can provide effective service.
Competent Caring
Providing beneficial support without causing harm.
Competent Practice
Delivering services within one’s professional capabilities.
Confidentiality
Protection of personal information from disclosure.
Confidentiality Limitations
Boundaries on client information sharing.
Confidentiality Protection
Ensure participant confidentiality when sharing data.
Confidentiality Protections
Measures to safeguard participant identity and data.
Confidentiality Rights
Protect client confidentiality in ethical reporting.
Conflict of Interest
Personal interests affecting professional objectivity.
Conflicts of Ethics and Law
Prioritize ethics, adhere to law if unresolved.
Conflicts of Interest
Situations where personal interests may interfere.
Consultation Confidentiality
Discussing cases without revealing client identities.
Consultation with Communities
Engage studied groups to enhance research accuracy.
Contact for Questions
Information on whom to reach for inquiries.
Continuing Professional Development
Ongoing education to stay updated in the field.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Ongoing education to maintain professional competence.
Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016
Legislation ensuring ongoing education for professionals.
Continuous Improvement
Ongoing updates to the Code based on feedback.
Control Group
Participants not receiving experimental treatment.
Cooperation with Ethics Committee
Assist in investigations by psychological associations.
Cooperation with Professionals
Working with others to enhance client service.
Course Syllabi Accuracy
Ensuring course outlines reflect current educational standards.
Court Ordered Services
Psychological services mandated by legal authorities.
CPD Points
Required for professional license renewal.
Credentialing Applications
Formal requests for professional qualifications verification.
Cultural Appropriateness
Respecting cultural norms in professional practices.
Cultural Awareness in Research
Understanding local customs before conducting studies.
Cultural Diversity
Variety of cultural practices and beliefs.
Cultural Expectations
Norms that guide behavior within cultures.
Cultural Sensitivity
Awareness and respect for diverse backgrounds.
Data Fabrication
Prohibited; integrity of data must be maintained.
Data Sharing
Share data for verification with written agreement.
Debriefing
Post-study explanation of research purpose and findings.
Deception in Research
Misleading participants about study’s true nature.
Decisional Capacity
Individual’s ability to make informed choices.
Delegation of Work
Delegate only to competent individuals, inform clients.
Digital Survey Consent
Consent obtained online before survey access.
Dignity of Peoples
Recognition of collective identity and rights.
Dignity of Persons
Respect for individual worth and rights.
Disclosures
Conditions under which confidential information can be shared.
Disconfirming Evidence
Do not conceal evidence that contradicts findings.
Discrimination Against Complainants
No discrimination based on ethical complaint involvement.
Dispensing Consent
Conditions under which consent may be waived.
Distress Protocols
Actions taken to support clients during disruptions.
Documentation
Records created for service provision and compliance.
Dr. Allan B. I. Bernardo
Chair of the Scientific and Professional Ethics Committee.
Dr. Ron Resurreccion
Chair of the committee revising the Code of Ethics.
Duplicate Publication
Do not publish previously published data as original.
Editorial Assistance
Support in revising the Code’s draft.
Education Program Design
Creating programs that meet licensure and certification standards.
Educational Background
Client’s prior learning influencing service delivery.
Educational Programs
Accurate descriptions of workshops and seminars.
Electronic Transmission Risks
Potential privacy breaches in digital communication.
Emergency Contact Protocols
Providing support contacts during therapy interruptions.
Emergency Intervention
Provide necessary support in urgent situations.
Emergency Services
Provide services in emergencies, then discontinue afterward.
Emergency Situations
Exceptions allowing psychometricians to provide therapy.
Environmental Care
Avoid methodologies harming the environment.
Equitable Alternatives
Other options provided for course-related participation.
Error Correction
Act quickly to correct significant published errors.
Ethical Awareness
Sensitivity to ethical issues in practice.
Ethical Complaint Evidence
Support complaints with factual evidence.
Ethical Concerns
Issues requiring adherence to ethical standards.
Ethical Framework
Set of principles guiding psychologists’ actions.
Ethical Intervention
Act to minimize harm from ethical violations.
Ethical Principles
Guidelines for moral conduct in psychology.
Ethical Review
Independent evaluation of research risks and ethics.
Ethical Standards
Principles guiding professional behavior in psychology.
Ethics Code Adherence
Commitment to ethical standards in practice.
Experimental Treatment
Innovative therapies tested in intervention research.
Expert Opinions
Informed recommendations based on substantial evidence.
Exploitative Relationships
Abuse of power over vulnerable individuals.
Factually Informative Material
Content that is accurate and based on evidence.
Fairness
Equitable treatment of individuals and groups.
Feedback Process
Timely communication of performance evaluations to students.
Fees Arrangement
Agreements on compensation and billing early on.
Final Approval
August 26, 2022, for the revised Code.
Financial Transparency
Clear communication of fees and billing practices.
Fitness to Provide Therapy
Monitoring personal capability to deliver effective therapy.
Foreseeable Consequences
Expected outcomes of declining or withdrawing participation.
Free and Informed Consent
Agreement based on understanding and choice.
Global Thinking
Encouragement of ethical considerations worldwide.
Harassment Definitions
Defined behaviors prohibited by ethical standards.
Harm Correction
Addressing and remedying negative impacts caused.
Health and Well-being
Self-care for effective client service delivery.
Humane Animal Research
Ethical treatment of animals in scientific studies.
Imminent Danger
Immediate threat requiring disclosure of confidential information.
Imminent Risk Evidence
Justification for terminating therapy due to danger.
Implied Consent
Consent assumed in routine activities.
Improper Complaints
Avoid filing complaints without factual evidence.
Incentives for Participation
Rewards offered to encourage involvement in research.
Independent Advisors
Third-party individuals who review consent processes.
Informal Resolution
Address ethical violations directly with professionals.
Informed Assent
Agreement from minors to participate in research.
Informed Consent
Client’s agreement based on understanding of services.
Institutional Confidentiality
Information becomes part of the institution’s records.
Integrity
Commitment to honesty and ethical conduct.
Interdependence
Mutual reliance among individuals in society.
Interpreting Results
Analyzing data considering client-specific factors.
Interruption Protocols
Guidelines for managing therapy interruptions responsibly.
Judicial Familiarity
Know relevant rules when in forensic roles.
Legal Mandate
Consent requirement dictated by law.
Limitations of Confidentiality
Conditions under which client information may be disclosed.
Local Needs
Cultural context influencing ethical standards.
Longitudinal Research
Study requiring consent multiple times over duration.
Maintaining Competence
Engage in Continuing Professional Development activities.
Mandatory Therapy Options
Allowing students to choose external therapists.
Maximizing Benefits
Enhancing positive outcomes for individuals and groups.
Media Presentations
Cautious public comments aligned with ethical standards.
Mental Health Support
Resources provided for participants experiencing distress.
Minimizing Harm
Reducing potential negative impacts on individuals.
Minimizing Invasions of Privacy
Limiting shared information to relevant details only.
Misrepresentation
False or misleading statements about qualifications.
Misuse of Works
Actions taken to correct work misrepresentation.
Moral Consideration
Recognition of equal worth of all individuals.
Multiple Relationships
Avoid relationships that compromise objectivity.
Multiple-Authored Articles
Credit students appropriately based on their contributions.
Mutual Responsibilities
Duties of participants and researchers outlined.
Naturalistic Observations
Recording behavior in public without consent needed.
Non-Degree Programs
Programs must accurately state audience and objectives.
Non-Technical Language
Simple terms used to explain results.
Observational Research
Study method respecting privacy of participants.
Organizational Demands Conflict
Declare commitment to ethics in conflicts.
Organizational Services
Psychological services delivered through organizations.
Other Harassment
No harassment based on personal characteristics.
Outdated Test Results
Results no longer relevant for current assessments.
Painful Procedures
Allowed only when no alternatives exist and justified.
Participant Trust
Maintaining confidence through transparency and respect.
Peer Supervision
Seeking guidance from colleagues for professional support.
Performance Assessment
Evaluating students based on established program criteria.
Personal Problems
Avoid work if personal issues hinder competence.
Philippine Mental Health Act of 2018
Law promoting mental health services in the Philippines.
Philippine Psychology Act of 2009
Legislation regulating psychology practice in the Philippines.
Plagiarism
Do not claim others’ work as your own.
Potential Risks
Possible negative outcomes of assessment or therapy.
Preamble
Introduction outlining the importance of ethics.
Pretermination Counseling
Guidance provided before ending therapy sessions.
Principle I
Respect for the dignity of persons and peoples.
Privacy
Right to keep personal information confidential.
Privacy Safeguards
Measures to protect client information from breaches.
Professional Affiliations
Disclosure of organizational representation in statements.
Professional Boundaries
Limits on relationships to maintain professionalism.
Professional Competence
Ability to perform duties effectively and ethically.
Professional Consultation
Seek help for personal issues affecting work.
Professional Consultations
Seeking advice while maintaining client confidentiality.
Professional Development
Continuous learning to maintain service relevance.
Professional Ethics
Guidelines governing behavior in mental health practice.
Professional Gain
Avoiding personal benefits from product endorsements.
Professional License Renewal
Requirement of CPD points for license validity.
Professional Manner
Conducting communications without sensationalism or exaggeration.
Professional Responsibility
Accountability in public communications and statements.
Program Descriptions
Accurate details about training content and requirements.
Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP)
Professional organization for psychologists in the Philippines.
Psychological Services
Offering services without guaranteeing success or cure.
Psychometricians
Professionals specializing in psychological measurement.
Public Advice
Guidance based on professional knowledge and ethics.
Public Confidence
Trust in the psychology profession’s integrity.
Public Statements
Communications that must avoid false or deceptive claims.
Publication Credit
Credit only for actual contributions to research.
Qualified Practitioners
Professionals authorized to handle confidential information.
Qualified Professionals
Licensed individuals authorized to conduct assessments.
Ratification Date
July 24, 2009, for the revised Code.
Recognition of Credentials
Degrees must be from accredited institutions.
Record Keeping
Maintaining secure client records.
Recording Consent
Permission required before recording client interactions.
Referral
Directing clients to appropriate services or professionals.
Referral Process
Discussing and obtaining client consent for referrals.
Release of Data
Controlled sharing of test results with consent.
Reporting Violations
Report serious violations to authorities, respecting confidentiality.
Republic Act 10912
Philippine law governing professional development requirements.
Rescind Consent
Participants can retract their permission anytime.
Research Benefits
Advantages participants may gain from the study.
Research Compliance
Adhering to standards in scientific evaluations.
Research Participation
Involvement of clients in studies under ethical guidelines.
Research Purpose
Objective of the study explained to participants.
Research Regulations
Compliance with laws governing research practices.
Research Reporting
Use comprehensible language for target populations.
Reviewer Confidentiality
Respect confidentiality of submitted materials.
Right to Withdraw
Participants can exit study anytime without penalty.
Rights of Research Participants
Respecting dignity and welfare in research settings.
Scientific Acceptability
Adherence to established scientific standards in communication.
Scientific Judgments
Base work on established scientific knowledge.
Scientific Responsibilities
Obligations to advance knowledge ethically.
Self-Knowledge
Awareness of personal biases and influences.
Self-Referral
Client’s own request for psychological services.
Sexual Harassment
Prohibited under Philippine Anti-Sexual Harassment Act.
Sexual Relationships Prohibition
Avoiding relationships with students under evaluative authority.
Social Context
Broader societal factors influencing psychological practice.
Social Media Conduct
Respectful communication avoiding malicious remarks.
Social Policy Discussion
Discuss data limits regarding external social policies.
Social Structures
Organized patterns of relationships in society.
Socioeconomic Status
Client’s economic position affecting access to services.
Special Circumstances
Factors affecting consent from detained persons.
Standardized Tests
Tests with established norms and reliability.
Student Personal Information Disclosure
Regulating personal data sharing in educational settings.
Student Thesis Credit
Do not claim credit without substantial contribution.
Study Limitations
Acknowledge limitations in knowledge and methods.
Supervision
Oversight of tasks delegated to others.
Supporting Evidence
Documentation required for ethical violation claims.
Surgical Anesthesia
Anesthesia used to minimize pain during surgical procedures.
Teleassessment
Remote assessment conducted by qualified professionals.
Telepsychology
Psychological services delivered via online platforms.
Termination of Therapy
Ending therapy when no longer beneficial for the client.
Test Materials
Original copies required for assessment administration.
Test Security
Controlled access to assessment materials.
Testimonials
Client endorsements not solicited from vulnerable individuals.
Therapist’s Training
Supervision required for trainee therapists.
Therapy Confidentiality
Protecting client information in therapeutic settings.
Third-Party Requests
Services provided at the request of another party.
Training and Supervision
Education on ethical responsibilities for practitioners.
Training Program Goals
Objectives that programs aim to achieve for students.
Translation of Consent Forms
Ensuring participants comprehend consent documentation.
Undue Inducements
Excessive rewards that pressure participation.
Unfair Discrimination
No discrimination based on protected characteristics.
Universal Declaration of Ethical Principles
Global ethical framework for psychologists.
Vulnerable Groups
Exercise caution in reporting results to protect them.
Vulnerable Persons
Individuals unable to give informed consent legally.
Vulnerable Populations
Individuals needing special consideration due to dependency.
Well-Being
Overall health and happiness of individuals.
Withdrawal from Research
Participants can discontinue involvement at any time.
Workshop Date
February 27, 2009, for Code finalization.
Written Permission
Documented consent required for certain disclosures.
