Ethics and Professional Practice in Psychology Quiz

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1. Primary value underlying the existence of Ethical Principles is:

Confidentiality of therapist-client communication

Advancement of welfare of society as a whole

Continued prosperity of the field of psychology

Ethical principles in psychology are primarily focused on promoting the well-being and protection of the patients and clients of psychologists. This ensures that ethical standards are maintained to safeguard the welfare of those involved in psychological practices.

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2. If an ethical issue is not addressed in the Ethics Code it indicates that any related conduct:

When an ethical issue is not addressed in the Ethics Code, it does not automatically mean that the related conduct is ethical or unethical. It is important to carefully evaluate the specific circumstances and context to determine the ethical implications, as it may be a grey area that could be interpreted differently.

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3. What is the purpose of the Preamble and General Principles section of the EPP and Code of Conduct?

To explain the history of the organization that created the standards.

The Preamble and General Principles lay out the values (i.e., the aspirational goals) upon which the Standards are based. It... The Preamble and General Principles lay out the values (i.e., the aspirational goals) upon which the Standards are based. It is the Ethical standards that provide specific, enforceable rules.

To provide a step-by-step guide on how to report ethical violations.

To list all the possible violations in detail.

The Preamble and General Principles section of the EPP and Code of Conduct focuses on establishing the foundational values that guide the specific ethical standards and rules outlined in the document.

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4. In cases where the ethical standard and the law are not in complete agreement, what is the psychologist's responsibility?

The psychologist should consult with colleagues and ignore the conflict until it is resolved

The psychologist should ignore both the law and ethical standards in such cases

The psychologist should prioritize following the law over ethical standards

The psychologist must meet the higher ethical standard. if upholding an ethical standard violates the law, the psychologist must make... The psychologist must meet the higher ethical standard. if upholding an ethical standard violates the law, the psychologist must make known their commitment to the ethics Code and take steps to resolve the conflict. if unresolveable without breaking the law, psychologies may adhere to the requirements of the law, regulations, or other governing legal authority.

Psychologists have an obligation to prioritize ethical standards over the law in situations of conflict. Resolving the conflict may involve communication, consultation, and taking steps to address the discord between ethical responsibilities and legal requirements.

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5. You are contacted by the APA Ethics Committee in regard to a complaint filed against you by your client. The committee asks for your records related to the clients' therapy with you. You should:

A: when you are contacted by an ethics committee in response to a complaint from a client, you must cooperate... A: when you are contacted by an ethics committee in response to a complaint from a client, you must cooperate fully. Confidentiality is not an issue, since the committee must obtain a signed waiver of confidentiality from the complainant before it takes any action. Failure to cooperate with an ethics committee is a violation in itself. No ethics committee can press an inquiry about a client, unless an appropriate waiver of confidentiality has been obtained. However, confidentiality issues can arise, e.g., case of couple's therapy. if only one member of couple files complaint, it is necessary to get other partner's permission for release of records, but only release info pertaining to wife (or partner who makes complaint).

B. contact the client and obtain a release of information before cooperating

C. contact the client and attempt to settle the matter informally with him

D. refuse to provide any records or information to the committee

When you are contacted by an ethics committee in response to a complaint from a client, you must cooperate fully. Confidentiality is not an issue, since the committee must obtain a signed waiver of confidentiality from the complainant before it takes any action. Failure to cooperate with an ethics committee is a violation in itself. No ethics committee can press an inquiry about a client, unless an appropriate waiver of confidentiality has been obtained. However, confidentiality issues can arise, e.g., case of couple's therapy. If only one member of a couple files a complaint, it is necessary to get the other partner's permission for release of records, but only release info pertaining to the complainant.

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6. A psychologist who is having marital problems begins to notice that during marital therapy he is siding with the husband. He should:

C. refer his marital therapy clients

A. explain to his clients the reason for his countertransference

B. Standard 2.06 Personal Problems and Conflicts requires psychologist to take appropriate measures, e.g., consultation, and determine whether they should... B. Standard 2.06 Personal Problems and Conflicts requires psychologist to take appropriate measures, e.g., consultation, and determine whether they should limit, suspend, or terminate their work-related duties. Within this standard, psychologists would refrain form initiating an activity when they know or should know that there is a substantial likelihood that their personal problems will prevent them from performing their work-related activities in a competent manner. e.g., don't take gay clients if homophobic

D. suspend doing marital therapy until his marital problems are resolved.

Standard 2.06 Personal Problems and Conflicts requires psychologists to take appropriate measures, such as consultation, and determine whether they should limit, suspend, or terminate their work-related duties. Within this standard, psychologists should refrain from initiating an activity when there is a substantial likelihood that their personal problems will prevent them from performing their work-related activities competently.

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7. The use of interpreters in psychotherapy is:

C. is ethical if the interpreter has signed an agreement to maintain the client's confidentiality

A. always unethical due to the lack of confidentiality

B. always unethical b/c psychologist must refer clients if they cannot communicate directly in the same language

Using an interpreter in psychotherapy raises clinical and ethical concerns, but it is not prohibited by the Ethics Code, standard... Using an interpreter in psychotherapy raises clinical and ethical concerns, but it is not prohibited by the Ethics Code, standard 2.05 Delegation of Work to others, require psychologies who delegate work to others, including interpreters take reasonable steps to "avoid delegating such work to persons who have a mulitiple relationship with those being served that would likely lead to exploitation or loss of objectivity." It might be appropriate to discuss with the interpreter the importance of maintaining the client's confidentiality, but there is no ethical standard requiring an interpreter to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Using an interpreter in psychotherapy raises clinical and ethical concerns, but it is not prohibited by the Ethics Code. Standard 2.05 Delegation of Work to others requires psychologists to take reasonable steps to avoid delegating work to persons who have a multiple relationship with those being served. It is not necessary for an interpreter to sign a confidentiality agreement, and psychologists have the responsibility to discuss the importance of confidentiality with interpreters.

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8. What are multiple relationships?

It is acceptable for a therapist to date a former client.

Multiple relationships are always beneficial for the client's well-being.

Multiple relationships should be encouraged for a diverse client experience.

-avoided wheneverpossible, unless it clearly poses not threat to the client's best interests. -example of client beginning to date a... -avoided wheneverpossible, unless it clearly poses not threat to the client's best interests. -example of client beginning to date a friend. first step is to discuss issue with client.-professor dating a student - always uethical

Multiple relationships in therapy should typically be avoided in order to maintain the ethical boundaries and ensure the client's best interests are prioritized. Engaging in multiple relationships, such as a therapist dating a former client, can lead to conflicts of interest and harm the therapeutic relationship.

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9. What is an example of conflict of interest in the field of psychology?

Disclosing confidential client information in a social setting.

Treating family members and friends without maintaining professional boundaries.

-example of avoiding being an expert witness and testifying about a therapeutic relationship, even if it occurred in the past.

Accepting gifts from clients to improve therapeutic rapport.

A conflict of interest arises when a mental health professional is faced with a situation where their personal interests may interfere with their professional obligations. In the example provided, testifying about a therapeutic relationship that occurred in the past could compromise the objectivity and neutrality required of an expert witness.

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10. Third party requests for services

Ignoring the request and proceeding with the services as initially planned without any clarifications.

Accepting the request without considering potential conflicts of interest or ethical dilemmas.

Disclosing confidential information about the client to the third party without consent.

-clarify who is the client and what is the nature of the relaitonship with all involved parties. applies to work... -clarify who is the client and what is the nature of the relaitonship with all involved parties. applies to work in schools, miliatry, prisons, medical centers, govt agencies, courts, etc.Where to loyalties lie?e.g., with business proprieter or employee, paying parents or kids, research results that go against company?

When dealing with third party requests for services, it is crucial to clarify the client and the nature of the relationship to all involved parties. Ignoring the request, disclosing confidential information, or accepting without considering conflicts of interest can lead to ethical issues.

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11. You are working for a large corporation as an industrial psychologist. You observe more than 1 incident of racism. What is your best course of action?

B - standard 3.04 which states that psychologies attempt to minimize harm to those with whom they work, suggests that... B - standard 3.04 which states that psychologies attempt to minimize harm to those with whom they work, suggests that this would be the best course of action.

A. observe the incidents and be ready to discuss them if questioned later

D. file a report with the APA ethics committee

C. don't do anything unless the perpetrators are psychologists and APA members

Standard 3.04 in APA's Code of Ethics states that psychologists should attempt to minimize harm to those with whom they work. Therefore, it is important to take active steps to intervene in incidents of racism to address the harm being done.

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12. What is privilege in the legal context?

Privilege is a term in psychology referring to unconscious biases and advantages enjoyed by certain groups.

Privilege is a term used in Ethics that describes the code of conduct for professionals.

Privilege is a legal term (not an Ethical standards term) that refers to a client's right to prevent confidential information... Privilege is a legal term (not an Ethical standards term) that refers to a client's right to prevent confidential information from being released in a legal proceeding.

Privilege is a term that signifies special treatment based on social status or wealth.

In a legal context, privilege specifically relates to confidentiality and rights in legal proceedings, rather than ethical standards, social status, or psychological phenomena.

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In a legal context, privilege specifically relates to confidentiality and rights in legal proceedings, rather than ethical standards, social status, or psychological phenomena.

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13. You are seeing a family and notice bruises on the son's body. The parents say that their child has been seen by a pediatrician but forgot to mention the bruises. When asked about the bruises, the parents claim he 'fell down the stairs,' with no further details. The boy is silent and withdrawn, seeming afraid of you. What should you do?

B. the circumstances presented would arouse a suspicion of child abuse in any reasonable person.

C. Contact the pediatrician.

D. Advise the parents to be more vigilant in monitoring their child's activities.

A. Conduct further investigation to determine if a child abuse report is necessary.

The circumstances presented in the situation would indicate a suspicion of child abuse, making it important to file a child abuse report with the appropriate authorities for further investigation.

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The circumstances presented in the situation would indicate a suspicion of child abuse, making it important to file a child abuse report with the appropriate authorities for further investigation.

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14. During a session, a client you know is HIV-positive, casually claims that he has been engaging in unprotected sex. You believe he is telling the truth. Is this sufficient grounds for you to break confidentiality, and notify the authorities?

The issue of confidentiality and people who have tested positive for HIV or who have AIDS, when they engage in... The issue of confidentiality and people who have tested positive for HIV or who have AIDS, when they engage in risky sexual is a complicated issue. In this question, based on the comments made by your client, you do not have sufficient grounds to break confidentiality. APA proposes that disclosure is only permitted if 1) there is an identifiable third party who is at risk, 2)the third party is unaware he or she is at risk, and 3)the client has refused or is not considered reliable to inform the third party.

B. yes, if you genuinely believe he is making a truthful statement.

D. No, you never break confidentiality under any circumstances.

A. yes, you should always break confidentiality whenever an individual makes a claim like this.

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15. What is HIPAA?

An international health organization

- US federal regulations designed to protect the privacy and security of health information; address the use and disclosure of... - US federal regulations designed to protect the privacy and security of health information; address the use and disclosure of protect health information(PHI), patient consent and authorization for the use of PHI, patient rights to review their pHI, edit their PHI, rights to an accounting of disclosures of their PHI. -patients must be notified of the provider's privacy practices. following notification, pHI can be disclosed without additional written consent for specific reasons, e.g., coordination of care, obtaining payment for treatment-PHI includes identifying information, information regarding individual's physical or mental health, medication, counseling sessions, results of clinical tests, summary of diagnosis, treatment plays, symptoms, prognosis - but it does not include case notes.-HIPAA does not apply to all health care providers, only to "covered entities" - health care providers who transmit health information electronically (internet). information communicated by mail, phone, or fax does not make one a covered entity. Using a billing service, who transmits infomraiton via internet, or if a health plan transmits information to you via the internet, makes you a covered entity. covered entities are required to have written privacy procedures which includes a description of any staff that has access to protected information, how it will be used and when it may be disclosed.

The name of a health insurance company

A specific medical procedure

HIPAA stands for the US federal regulations intended to safeguard the privacy and security of health information. It is not a specific medical procedure, the name of a health insurance company, or an international health organization.

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16. Can psychologists solicit testimonials?

Yes, psychologists can offer incentives for testimonials from clients.

Yes, if solicited from a person who is not a client or vulnerable to undue influence.

No, psychologists can only use testimonials from current clients.

No, psychologists are not allowed to solicit testimonials at all.

Psychologists can solicit testimonials as long as they are not obtained from current clients or individuals vulnerable to undue influence to maintain ethical standards.

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Psychologists can solicit testimonials as long as they are not obtained from current clients or individuals vulnerable to undue influence to maintain ethical standards.

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17. What should be included in an advertisement for a workshop?

It is not necessary to include educational objectives in workshop advertisements.

Advertisements for workshops must ensure that they accurately describe the audience for which the program is intended, the educational objectives,... Advertisements for workshops must ensure that they accurately describe the audience for which the program is intended, the educational objectives, the presenters, and the fees involved.

Advertisements for workshops should only focus on the presenters and fees.

Workshop advertisements do not need to mention the intended audience.

When advertising a workshop, it is important to provide a comprehensive description including the audience, educational objectives, presenters, and fees to attract the right participants and help them understand the value of the workshop.

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18. Waiving the co-payment of your less wealthy clients who are covered by insurance, since you offer patients who are not covered a sliding scale, would be considered:

D. unethical and illegal, b/c without consent first from the insurance company, this would be considered insurance fraud. this is... D. unethical and illegal, b/c without consent first from the insurance company, this would be considered insurance fraud. this is true, even thought you would be getting less than your standard fee, and even though the practice might serve the client's best interests in many cases.

C. legal, but unethical

A. legal and ethical

B. illegal but ethical

Waiving co-payments for clients covered by insurance without consent from the insurance company is considered unethical and illegal due to the risk of insurance fraud. While it may seem like a compassionate act, it can have serious legal consequences.

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19. A psychology professor in a graduate program begins a sexual relationship with one of his students after the course has been completed and the grades have been reported. According to the current Ethics Code, this would be;

A. ethical, b/c the professor no longer has any evaluative authority over the student

C. ethical, if the professor informs and obtains approval from the school administrators

B. ethical, if the student does not take any additional courses from that professor

D. Standard 7.07 prohibits psychologists from engaging in sexual relationships with students or supervisees who re in their department, agency,... D. Standard 7.07 prohibits psychologists from engaging in sexual relationships with students or supervisees who re in their department, agency, or training center or over whom psychologists have or are likely to have evaluative authority. Since the student is still in the same department as the psychologist, a sexual relaltionship would be unethical.

Standard 7.07 prohibits psychologists from engaging in sexual relationships with students or supervisees who are in their department, agency, or training center or over whom psychologists have or are likely to have evaluative authority. Since the student is still in the same department as the psychologist, a sexual relationship would be unethical.

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20. The term insanity is a legal term that refers to

A. insanity is purely a legal term that refers to a defendant's ability to distinguish between right from wrong.

D. a combination of legal and psychiatric terms.

B. an individual's competence to stand trial.

C. psychosis

Insanity, in the legal context, focuses on a defendant's mental state at the time of the crime, specifically their ability to understand the difference between right and wrong. It is not directly related to competence to stand trial or purely psychiatric conditions like psychosis.

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21. What is an expert witness?

A witness who provides information known by the average juror.

"any person who, by virtue of his or her training or experience in a science, a trade, or an art,... "any person who, by virtue of his or her training or experience in a science, a trade, or an art, has information that is not likely to be known by the average juror. B/c no existing standards for ascertaining an acceptable degree of expertise or experience, an expert witness may be challenged in court through cross-examination or by others with the same or a greater level of experience. in contrast to a fact witness who can testify only with regard to facts relevant to the case, an expert witness may be required to testify about facts and/or to offer an opinion or conclusion.

A witness who testifies only about facts relevant to the case.

A witness who has no specialized training or experience in a specific field.

A witness who can be cross-examined by anyone without the need for expertise.

An expert witness is defined by their specialized training or experience in a particular field, allowing them to provide information beyond the knowledge of the average juror. They may be challenged based on their expertise, unlike fact witnesses who are limited to testifying about factual details of the case.

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22. You are the only psychologist working in a medical clinic and you are about to leave to take another job. You are concerned that some of the files contain data that is outdated. What should you do?

D. Give the files to the director of the clinic

C. Ensure the files are in a locked cabinet

Of the choices listed, removing the obsolete data from the file would be the surest and most appropriate way to... Of the choices listed, removing the obsolete data from the file would be the surest and most appropriate way to avoid misuse of the data.

B. Take your files with you

Removing the obsolete data from the files is the most appropriate way to avoid misuse of the data. Taking the files with you could result in privacy breaches, leaving the files in a locked cabinet may not address the issue of outdated data, and giving the files to the director may not guarantee proper handling of the information.

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