M2: pap-code-of-ethics-2022 (SHORT VER.) Flashcards
Adopted a Code of Ethics for Clinical Psychologists in the 1980s and has remained unchanged since then.
Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP)
Core of every discipline.
Ethics
The 4 principles
Principle 1: Respect for the Dignity of Persons and Peoples
Principle 2: Competent Caring for the Well-Being of Persons and Peoples
Principle 3: Integrity
Principle 4: Professional and Scientific Responsibilities to Society
the most fundamental and universally found ethical principle across geographical and cultural boundaries, and across professional disciplines.
I: Respect for the Dignity of Persons and Peoples
involves working for their benefit and, above all, doing no harm. It includes maximizing benefits, minimizing potential harm, and offsetting or correcting harm.
II: Competent Caring for the Well-Being of Persons and Peoples
It provides the philosophical foundation for many of the other ethical principles put forward by professions.
I: Respect for the Dignity of Persons and Peoples
It requires the application of knowledge and skills that are appropriate for the nature of a situation as well as the social and cultural context.
II: Competent Caring for the Well-Being of Persons and Peoples
vital to the advancement of scientific knowledge and to the maintenance of public confidence in the discipline of psychology.
III: Integrity
It is based on honesty, and on truthful, open and accurate communications.
III: Integrity
It includes recognizing, monitoring, and managing potential biases, multiple relationships, and other conflicts of interest that could result in harm and exploitation of persons or peoples.
III: Integrity
responsibilities include contributing to the knowledge about human behavior and to persons’ understanding of themselves and others, and using such knowledge to improve the condition of individuals, families, groups, communities, and society.
IV: Professional and Scientific Responsibilities to Society
They also include conducting its affairs within society in accordance with the highest ethical standards, and encouraging the development of social structures and policies that benefit all persons and peoples.
IV: Professional and Scientific Responsibilities to Society
Legislation that regulates the practice of psychology in the Philippines, ensuring that only licensed professionals provide psychological services.
RA 10029 (Philippine Psychology Act of 2009)
A law that promotes mental health and provides for the rights of individuals with mental health conditions.
RA 11036 (Philippine Mental Health Act of 2018)
Mandates ongoing education and training for professionals to maintain their licenses.
RA 10912 (Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016)
Which of the following is an important principle in the code of ethics?
a. Providing appropriate informed consent to clients
b. Avoiding conflicts of interest in professional relationships
c. Maintaining confidentiality in psychological research
d. Respecting the dignity and worth of all individuals
d. Respecting the dignity and worth of all individuals
What is the role of psychologists in ensuring the ethical conduct of research?
a. Supervising and mentoring students and other research personnel
b. Ensuring the accuracy and validity of research findings
c. Reporting research results to the scientific community
d. Obtaining informed consent from research participants
a. Supervising and mentoring students and other research personnel
What is the responsibility of psychologists in their professional relationships?
a. Ensuring confidentiality of client information
b. Acting as advocates for the rights of their clients
c. Maintaining appropriate boundaries and avoiding dual relationships
d. Providing therapy to individuals in need
c. Maintaining appropriate boundaries and avoiding dual relationships
What is the main focus of the code of ethics for psychologists?
a. Promoting professional development in psychology
b. Ensuring ethical conduct in psychological practice
c. Protecting the rights of research participants
d. Establishing guidelines for psychological assessments
b. Ensuring ethical conduct in psychological practice
What is the primary goal of ethical guidelines for psychological assessments?
a. Promoting the use of standardized assessment tools
b. Ensuring accurate and fair assessment of individuals
c. Protecting the rights of assessment test developers
d. Minimizing the risks associated with psychological assessments
b. Ensuring accurate and fair assessment of individuals
What is one of the fundamental ethical responsibilities of psychologists?
a. Respecting the autonomy and rights of research participants
b. Protecting human beings from harm and promoting their welfare
c. Conducting research in accordance with ethical guidelines
d. Maintaining the confidentiality of client records
b. Protecting human beings from harm and promoting their welfare
What is the main purpose of ethical standards in psychology?
a. Establishing a code of ethics for psychological education
b. Promoting the highest standards of professional conduct
c. Ensuring the fair treatment of psychologists in the workplace
d. Providing guidelines for the use of psychological interventions
b. Promoting the highest standards of professional conduct
Which of the following is a key ethical consideration in psychological research?
a. Obtaining institutional review board approval
b. Providing appropriate debriefing after the study
c. Ensuring voluntary participation of research participants
d. Maintaining confidentiality of participant data
d. Maintaining confidentiality of participant data
What is the purpose of obtaining informed consent from research participants?
a. To ensure that research participants are compensated for their participation
b. To protect the privacy of research participants
c. To ensure that participants understand the nature and purpose of the study
d. To obtain permission from research participants to use their data
c. To ensure that participants understand the nature and purpose of the study
