Resolving Ethical Issues (1.01 - 1.08)

Question 1

What are Mandatory Ethics?

Answer 1

Minimum standard for professional conduct (must comply with ethical codes)

Question 2

What are Aspirational Ethics?

Answer 2

Going beyond compliance, aiming for excellence in ethical behavior

Question 3

Under what circumstances can psychologists consult about cases without the client’s consent/release of information?

Answer 3

If they take reasonable steps to disguise the person or organization

Question 4

What are examples of Exceptions to Confidentiality?

Answer 4

Patient consent
Treatment emergencies
Mandatory reporting situations

Question 5

What are the 5 general principles?

Answer 5

Beneficence/Nonmaleficence
Fidelity and Responsibility
Integrity
Justice
Respect for Dignity/Rights

Question 6

Mnemonic for General Principles

Answer 6

Best = Beneficence and Maleficence
Friends = Fidelity and Responsibility
Include = Integrity
Justice = Justice
and
Respect = Respect for Dignity and People

Question 7

Beneficence and Maleficence

Answer 7

Do not harm and do good

Question 8

Fidelity and Responsibility

Answer 8

Be responsible and keep promises

Relationships of trust with who you work with

Question 9

Integrity

Answer 9

Promote accuracy, honesty, and truthfulness in all professional activities

Question 10

Justice

Answer 10

Ensure that potential biases, the boundaries of competence, and the limitations of expertise do not lead to unjust practices

Be fair to everyone, do your best to ensure that people have fair access to psychological services

Question 11

Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity

Answer 11

Respect the dignity and worth of all people, and the rights of individuals to privacy, confidentiality, and self-determination

Respect people’s privacy and rights

Question 12

The General Principles represent what type of ethics?

A. Mandatory Ethics
B. Aspirational Ethics
C. Principle Ethics
D. Virtue Ethics

Answer 12

B. Aspirational Ethics