Week One Professional Practice and Professional Ethics (HON401)-Professional pathways and Frameworks of practices

Question 1

Ethics

Answer 1

moral principles that govern or should govern behaviour.

Question 2

Practitioner

Answer 2

A person who practices in a specific field is considered a practitioner. For example, a psychologist who practices psychology would be regarded as a practitioner.

Question 3

Confidentiality

Answer 3

In a therapeutic relationship between a psychologist and a client, certain details are protected by confidentiality and should remain private between the parties.

Question 4

APS code of ethics

Answer 4

the set of ethical guidelines established by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) that all registered psychologists in Australia must follow, outlining their professional conduct and responsibilities when providing psychological services to clients, designed to protect the welfare of clients and maintain the integrity of the profession.

Question 5

What are the APS code of ethics

Answer 5

Respect: Upholding clients’ dignity, rights, and autonomy.

Propriety: Acting competently and professionally within one’s expertise.

Integrity: Being honest and transparent in professional work.

Question 6

Beneficence

Answer 6

The default ethical position for practicing psychologists is that any treatment and/or service offered should provide some benefit to the client.

Question 7

Non-maleficence

Answer 7

the obligation of a physician not to harm the patient

Question 8

Decision assistance model

Answer 8

A model designed to help a psychologist systematically consider all aspects of an issue before deciding on an outcome that is both ethical and focused on client welfare.

Question 9

Morality

Answer 9

Morality refers to personal or cultural beliefs about what is right and wrong. morality reflects the subjective values of individuals or groups.

Question 10

Confidentiality

Answer 10

Confidentiality is the ethical principle that requires psychologists to protect the privacy of information shared by clients during assessments, therapy, or other professional interactions.

Question 11

Informed Consent

Answer 11

Informed consent is the process through which psychologists provide clients with all necessary information about the services, procedures, and potential risks, ensuring that the client fully understands and agrees to proceed.

Question 12

Autonomy

Answer 12

Autonomy is the ethical principle that emphasises the right of individuals to make their own decisions and control their own lives.

Question 13

Justice

Answer 13

Justice refers to the principle of fairness, ensuring that all individuals are treated equally and without bias, regardless of their background, identity, or characteristics

Question 14

Fidelity and Responsibility

Answer 14

This principle refers to the psychologist’s responsibility to build trust in professional relationships and maintain high standards of professional conduct and integrity.

Question 15

Moral Uncertainty

Answer 15

Moral uncertainty refers to situations in which an individual is unsure about what the ethically correct action is, despite having some knowledge of the ethical principles involved.