Practice Questions ethics

Question 1

A psychologist has not updated their Wechsler test and is using version three while conducting adult intellectual assessments. A colleague becomes aware of this and subsequently discusses the issue directly with the psychologist involved, stating that this is not appropriate or ethical. What is the general ethical principle underlying their concern?

A. Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples. 
B. Propriety. 
C. Integrity 
D. Recency of practice. 
E. None of the Above.

Answer 1

A. Incorrect. This principle refers to legal and moral rights of client participation, justice, and consent.

B. Correct. The issue falls under the ethical principle of Propriety; B.13.4 of APS Code of Ethics states psychologists use valid procedures and research findings when they score and interpret psychological assessments.

C. Incorrect. Integrity refers to decency and honesty such as dealing with conflicts of interest.

D. Incorrect. This is a policy that applies to registration applications.

E. Incorrect.