Week 1 Reading: APS Principles and Core Competencies

Question 1

What are the 5 more general ethical principles?

Answer 1

AN BJ F

Autonomy
Non-maleficence
Beneficence
Justice
Fidelity

Question 2

What are the 5 key ways that psychologists demonstrate core principles in practice?

Answer 2

Acknowledging their DIGNITY and right to participate in decisions affecting them

Acknowledge people’s right to be treated without DISCRIMINATION

High regard for DIVERSITY

Recognise the importance of CONFIDENTIALITY and privacy

Recognise the POWER imbalance between the psychologist and their client

Question 3

What does Justice mean in practice?

Answer 3

Understanding consequences for people when they experience discrimination and stereotyping

Avoiding discrimination

Assist clients to address discrimination

Question 4

What does Respect mean in practice?

Answer 4

Show respect through actions and language;
not coercive or demeaning;
respect legal and moral rights

Act with due regard for colleagues - refrain from intemperate criticism

Question 5

What does informed consent involve in practice?

Answer 5

Fully inform the client of your intended psychological services

Use plain language

Explain procedures, risks, information collected, storage of info, right to withdraw, frequency and duration of sessions

Obtain consent and document it (unless legally waived)

Question 6

When can you disclose client records?

Answer 6

Only when:

1. Have client’s consent
2. a legal obligation
3. An immediate risk of harm to a person that can be averted
4. Mandatory reporting (child abuse/neglect)

Question 7

What are the 8 registration standards?

Answer 7

G. A. P. C. C. R. E. P

General (accredited degree and pass NPE)

Area of Endorsement standards

Provisional reg

CPD (30 hours per year; 10 of supervision)

Criminal history checks

Recency of practice

English language proficiency

Professional indemnity insurance

Question 8

What areas does AHPRA have separate policies for?

Answer 8

Social media
Court appointed experts
Place of practice removal
Recency of practice
Higher degree

Question 9

What is ‘ethical conduct’ and what does it bring to the profession of psychology?

Answer 9

• Basic rules that govern professional behaviour
• promotes consistency in the profession
• prevents psych relying on own judgement about right/wrong professional behaviour.

Question 10

When might you not need to obtain fully informed consent?

Answer 10

If there’s a disaster situation, the psychologist may rely on own considered judgement as to whether to proceed with providing services without first obtaining fully informed consent.

Question 11

What are 4 things that make an effective therapist? (Wampold)

Answer 11

D. E. C. T.

2. Deliberate practice (Practice skills outside of client sessions)
3. Express professional self-doubt
4. Congruence (Have sophisticated interpersonal skills)
5. Therapeutic alliance across range of clients

Question 12

What are the 8 Core Competencies?

Answer 12

A. P. E. C. C. C. D. D.

1. Applies and builds scientific knowledge of psychology to inform safe and effective practice
2. Practices ethically and professionally
3. Exercises reflection, deliberate practice, and self-care
4. Conducts psychological assessments
5. Conducts psychological interventions
6. Communicates and relates to others effectively and appropriately
7. Demonstrates health equity approach with people from diverse groups
8. Demonstrates health equity approach working with ATSI peoples