Ethical Standards in Psychological Testing Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the main purpose of a Code of Conduct in psychology?

To promote the use of psychological tests
To interpret and share test results
To provide IQ tests for special school admission
To safeguard the welfare of those who use psychological services (correct)

What is the focus of the lecture on ethical issues in psychological assessment?

The language bias in job placement tests
The importance of sharing personality test results
The impact of IQ tests on clinical decision-making
The codes of conduct for psychologists in Australia (correct)

What are some of the scenarios presented to highlight possible ethical dilemmas in psychological testing?

Sharing personality test results for job placement
Student psychologists interpreting and sharing test results
Online IQ test results causing mistrust in psychological tests (correct)
Providing IQ tests for practice for special school admission

What is the potential violation when a friend studying psychology administers a personality test and interprets the results?

B1 - Competence (A) Signup and view all the answers

What ethical standard is compromised when an individual takes an online IQ test and gets a low score?

B13.6 - Effective Use of Psychological Assessment Methods or Techniques (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key aspect of the principle of propriety in psychological assessments?

Balancing self-interest and the need for testing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of standardization in psychological assessments?

Enabling comparison of clients' results with normative data (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of psychologists when it comes to the selection, administration, and interpretation of assessment procedures?

Ensuring they are appropriate and accurate (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the principle of integrity in psychology?

Exercising power appropriately and honouring their position of trust (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics?

To guide the conduct of practicing psychologists in Australia (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the three general ethical principles outlined in the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics?

Responsibility (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the ethical standard of 'Justice' as it relates to psychological testing?

To eliminate discrimination or bias in testing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of informed consent in psychological testing?

To clarify the purpose of the psychological assessment and obtain written consent (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Principle of Propriety in psychology testing?

It ensures psychologists are competent to deliver psychological services and prioritize the welfare of clients and the profession over self-interest. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the key areas covered by the 14 ethical standards for psychologists?

Psychological assessment and competence. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the psychologist's responsibility when a test result suggests a client has homicidal tendencies?

It is the psychologist's duty to report that to the authorities and inform the client of this action. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Code of Conduct Purpose

Ensures ethical practices in psychological assessment and testing.

Lecture Focus

The focus on ethical issues in psychological assessment, highlighting possible ethical dilemmas in psychological testing.

Ethical Dilemma Example 1

Administering a personality test and interpreting results by a friend studying psychology could lead to a breach of confidentiality.