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What organization adopted the Code of Ethics for Clinical Psychologists in the Philippines?
What organization adopted the Code of Ethics for Clinical Psychologists in the Philippines?
Psychological Association of the Philippines
Who was appointed as the Chair of the Scientific and Professional Ethics Committee in 2008?
Who was appointed as the Chair of the Scientific and Professional Ethics Committee in 2008?
Dr. Allan B.I. Bernardo
What was the purpose of revising the Code of Ethics in 2020?
What was the purpose of revising the Code of Ethics in 2020?
The Code of Ethics for Philippine Psychologists was first approved in 2022.
The Code of Ethics for Philippine Psychologists was first approved in 2022.
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Which law is mentioned related to the psychology profession in the Philippines?
Which law is mentioned related to the psychology profession in the Philippines?
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What needs to be submitted for suggestions to amend the Code?
What needs to be submitted for suggestions to amend the Code?
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Code of Ethics for Philippine Psychologists and Psychometricians
- The PAP adopted a Code of Ethics for Clinical Psychologists in the 1980s that remained unchanged until 2007.
- The PAP Board of Directors resolved to create a committee to revise the Code of Ethics in 2007, aiming for inclusiveness and relevance for all psychologists.
- The committee's work was influenced by existing codes from other countries, like the Universal Declaration of Ethical Principles for Psychologists, the ethics codes of the American Psychological Association, the British Psychological Society, the Canadian Psychological Association, etc.
- The PAP Board of Directors ratified the final draft of the Code of Ethics in July 2009.
- The PAP encourages ongoing discussion and improvement proposals for the Code of Ethics.
- The PAP will investigate and sanction any violation of the Code of Ethics upon receipt of a complaint with supporting evidence.
- The Code of Ethics was revised in 2020 to reflect recent technological developments, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and changes aligned with recent legislation including RA 10029 (Philippine Psychology Act of 2009), RA 11036 (Philippine Mental Health Act of 2018), and RA 10912 (Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016).
- The Board of Trustees approved the finalized version of the Code of Ethics on August 26, 2022.
Universal Declaration of Ethical Principles for Psychologists
- Psychology practitioners in the Philippines uphold the Universal Declaration of Ethical Principles for Psychologists.
- The principles include:
- Respect for the dignity of persons
- Competence
- Responsibility to society
- Integrity
- The pursuit of excellence
- The protection of persons and their property
- Professional and scientific relationships
- Social responsibility
- Respect for the law
- Concerns for the welfare of the public
- These principles guide the ethical practices of Philippine psychologists.
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This quiz explores the evolution of the Code of Ethics for Psychologists and Psychometricians in the Philippines. It covers the key milestones from its adoption in the 1980s, the significant revisions made in 2007 and 2020, and how it aligns with international ethical standards. Test your knowledge on the important aspects of ethical practices in psychology.
