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?

One is aspirational, the other is enforceable Signup and view all the answers

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

Decision-making models Signup and view all the answers

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

10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the principle of confidentiality?

To respect and protect the information shared by clients Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of cultural competence?

Appreciation and skills to work with diverse cultural groups Signup and view all the answers

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

Unfair discrimination and sexual harassment Signup and view all the answers

What is theTarasoff case related to?

Duty to warn and protect Signup and view all the answers

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

To regulate public statements and workshops Signup and view all the answers

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

To establish boundaries of competence Signup and view all the answers

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

Maintaining confidentiality Signup and view all the answers

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

Ethical standards Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of informed consent?

To facilitate educated decision-making by clients Signup and view all the answers

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

To prepare psychologists to deal with ethical dilemmas Signup and view all the answers

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

Confidentiality of records Signup and view all the answers

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

To outline the boundaries of competence Signup and view all the answers