APA Ethical Code for Clinical Psychologists

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What is the primary purpose of the General Principles section of the American Psychological Association's ethical code?

  • To provide broad descriptions of exemplary ethical behavior (correct)
  • To define specific ethical violations
  • To serve as a decision-making model for psychologists
  • To outline the 10 categories of ethical standards

How many individual standards are included in the Ethical Standards section of the American Psychological Association's ethical code?

  • 89 (correct)
  • 10
  • 20
  • 100

What happens if a psychologist is found guilty of an ethical violation?

  • They are required to complete additional training
  • They are expelled from the American Psychological Association
  • They are referred to a principle for guidance
  • They are found to have violated a standard (correct)

What is the main difference between the General Principles and Ethical Standards sections of the American Psychological Association's ethical code?

<p>One is aspirational, the other is enforceable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT provided by the American Psychological Association's ethical code?

<p>Decision-making models (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many categories are the Ethical Standards section of the American Psychological Association's ethical code divided into?

<p>10 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the principle of confidentiality?

<p>To respect and protect the information shared by clients (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of cultural competence?

<p>Appreciation and skills to work with diverse cultural groups (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the 'Human Relations' section in the code of ethics?

<p>Unfair discrimination and sexual harassment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is theTarasoff case related to?

<p>Duty to warn and protect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Advertisement and Public Statements' section in the code of ethics?

<p>To regulate public statements and workshops (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Maintaining Competence' section in the code of ethics?

<p>To establish boundaries of competence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the 'Confidentiality' section in the code of ethics?

<p>Maintaining confidentiality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the enforceable rules of professional conduct identified by the APA?

<p>Ethical standards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of informed consent?

<p>To facilitate educated decision-making by clients (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of ethical decision-making in psychology?

<p>To prepare psychologists to deal with ethical dilemmas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the 'Confidentiality of Records' section in the code of ethics?

<p>Confidentiality of records (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Standards of Professional Competence' section in the code of ethics?

<p>To outline the boundaries of competence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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