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According to the APS Code of Ethics, what is the General Principle A focused on?
According to the APS Code of Ethics, what is the General Principle A focused on?
- Collaborating with others for the benefit of clients
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples (correct)
- Competence and professionalism
Which Ethical Standard under General Principle A deals with the protection of personal information?
Which Ethical Standard under General Principle A deals with the protection of personal information?
- Confidentiality
- Release of information to clients
- Privacy (correct)
- Informed consent
Under General Principle B, what does the Ethical Standard B.1 emphasize?
Under General Principle B, what does the Ethical Standard B.1 emphasize?
- Record keeping
- Professional responsibility
- Provision of psychological services at the request of a third party
- Competence (correct)
Which Ethical Standard addresses the use of interpreters in psychological practice?
Which Ethical Standard addresses the use of interpreters in psychological practice?
What does Ethical Standard B.10 in General Principle B focus on?
What does Ethical Standard B.10 in General Principle B focus on?
What are the types of harm included in elder abuse?
What are the types of harm included in elder abuse?
Where does elder abuse tend to take place?
Where does elder abuse tend to take place?
Who are often the abusers in cases of elder abuse?
Who are often the abusers in cases of elder abuse?
What makes older adults more vulnerable to elder abuse?
What makes older adults more vulnerable to elder abuse?
What should you do if you suspect an elderly person is at risk from a neglectful caregiver or being preyed upon financially?
What should you do if you suspect an elderly person is at risk from a neglectful caregiver or being preyed upon financially?
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APS Code of Ethics General Principle A
APS Code of Ethics General Principle A
Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples.
Ethical Standard: Privacy
Ethical Standard: Privacy
Protection of personal information.
Ethical Standard B.1: Competence
Ethical Standard B.1: Competence
Emphasizes psychologists' need to work within the boundaries of their competence.
Ethical Standard: Use of interpreters
Ethical Standard: Use of interpreters
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Ethical Standard B.10: Suspension of psychological services
Ethical Standard B.10: Suspension of psychological services
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Types of harm: Elder abuse
Types of harm: Elder abuse
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Location of elder abuse
Location of elder abuse
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Common elder abusers
Common elder abusers
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Elder abuse: Vulnerability factors
Elder abuse: Vulnerability factors
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Suspect elder abuse?
Suspect elder abuse?
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Study Notes
APS Code of Ethics
- General Principle A is focused on Respect for the Rights and Dignity of Individuals
Ethical Standards
- Ethical Standard A.1 deals with the protection of personal information
- Ethical Standard B.1 emphasizes the importance of competence in psychological practice
- Ethical Standard B.6 addresses the use of interpreters in psychological practice
- Ethical Standard B.10 in General Principle B focuses on resolution of ethical issues
Elder Abuse
- Types of harm included in elder abuse: physical, emotional, sexual, financial, and neglect
- Elder abuse tends to take place in: domestic settings, such as the elderly person's home or the home of a caregiver
- Abusers in cases of elder abuse are often: family members, caregivers, or others in a position of trust
- Factors that make older adults more vulnerable to elder abuse: social isolation, cognitive impairment, and physical disability
- If you suspect an elderly person is at risk from a neglectful caregiver or being preyed upon financially, report your concerns to: local authorities, such as Adult Protective Services
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