Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics Quiz
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Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics Quiz

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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?

  • Confidentiality
  • Release of information to clients
  • Privacy (correct)
  • Informed consent

    • 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?

    <p>Use of interpreters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ethical Standard B.10 in General Principle B focus on?

    <p>Suspension of psychological services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the types of harm included in elder abuse?

    <p>Physical, emotional, and sexual harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does elder abuse tend to take place?

    <p>Where the senior lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are often the abusers in cases of elder abuse?

    <p>Adult children, other family members, or a spouse/partner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes older adults more vulnerable to elder abuse?

    <p>Physical frailty and mental/physical ailments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you suspect an elderly person is at risk from a neglectful caregiver or being preyed upon financially?

    <p>Speak up and report the problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    Test your knowledge of the Australian Psychological Society's Code of Ethics with this quiz. Explore the contents including the preamble, definitions, interpretations, and application of the code.

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