Ethics and Professional Practice in Psychology Quiz

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.