Professionalism, Ethical codes and legal issues Flashcards
COMPETENCY
-Industrial and organisational psychologists should maintain high level of competency by staying informed about the latest developments in their fields.
-Industrial and organisational psychologists should address the gaps in their their expertise by updating their knowledge by seeking consultation from specialists
MORAL AND LEGAL STANDARDS
-Industrial and organisational psychologists should consider the values and traditions of their clients while adhering to legal requirements and labor laws applicable in their country
CONFIDENTIALITY
1.Maintaining, confidentiality,crucial,both psychological assessments,research
2.Agreements,sharing information,established,before,conducting research or assessments, anonymity,individuals, organisations,preserved
INFORMED CONSENT
1.Participants should fully informed about interventions or studies they are involved in and should understand the purpose and potential consequences
2.They should be Informed about who will have access to their information and in what manner
3.Participation in assessments or research should be voluntary
What to do before conducting an assessment or research
I-O psychologists should weigh the benefits,financial implications,time commitment, psychological impact of assessments and research before conducting them
REPORTING
When Reporting assessment and research results,psychologists should strike a balance between providing sufficient information and respecting the privacy of individuals and reputation of organisations
PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP
I-O psychologists should maintain professional relationships with participants,colleagues and other involved parties to uphold participants rights
and to ensure integrity their scientific contribution
COMPUTER-BASED & INTERNET TESTS
1.I-0 Psychologists should consider the accessibility of IT resources and the potential anxiety that new respondents might experience when using the internet applications for their first time.This Anxiety could affect performance,data collection.
ANIMAL RESEARCH
If animals are involved in research or therapeutic practices, their comfort and well-being must be prioritised, and harm should be avoided. Research involving animals should adhere to scientific processes and societal norms