16 Questions
What is the main purpose of a Code of Conduct in psychology?
To safeguard the welfare of those who use psychological services
What is the focus of the lecture on ethical issues in psychological assessment?
The codes of conduct for psychologists in Australia
What are some of the scenarios presented to highlight possible ethical dilemmas in psychological testing?
Online IQ test results causing mistrust in psychological tests
What is the potential violation when a friend studying psychology administers a personality test and interprets the results?
B1 - Competence
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
Which of the following is a key aspect of the principle of propriety in psychological assessments?
Balancing self-interest and the need for testing
What is the purpose of standardization in psychological assessments?
Enabling comparison of clients' results with normative data
What is the responsibility of psychologists when it comes to the selection, administration, and interpretation of assessment procedures?
Ensuring they are appropriate and accurate
What is a key aspect of the principle of integrity in psychology?
Exercising power appropriately and honouring their position of trust
What is the primary focus of the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics?
To guide the conduct of practicing psychologists in Australia
Which of the following is NOT one of the three general ethical principles outlined in the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics?
Responsibility
What is the main purpose of the ethical standard of 'Justice' as it relates to psychological testing?
To eliminate discrimination or bias in testing
What is the role of informed consent in psychological testing?
To clarify the purpose of the psychological assessment and obtain written consent
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.
What are the key areas covered by the 14 ethical standards for psychologists?
Psychological assessment and competence.
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.
Study Notes
Code of Conduct in Psychology
- The main purpose of a Code of Conduct in psychology is to ensure ethical practices in psychological assessment and testing.
Ethical Issues in Psychological Assessment
- The focus of the lecture is on ethical issues in psychological assessment, highlighting possible ethical dilemmas in psychological testing.
Ethical Dilemmas in Psychological Testing
- Scenarios presented to highlight possible ethical dilemmas in psychological testing include:
- A friend studying psychology administers a personality test and interprets the results.
- An individual takes an online IQ test and gets a low score.
Ethical Standards
- The potential violation when a friend studying psychology administers a personality test and interprets the results is a breach of confidentiality.
- The ethical standard compromised when an individual takes an online IQ test and gets a low score is the standard of propriety.
- The principle of propriety in psychological assessments ensures that psychologists are responsible for the selection, administration, and interpretation of assessment procedures.
- The principle of integrity in psychology involves being honest, transparent, and respectful in all professional interactions.
Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics
- The primary focus of the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics is to promote ethical practices in psychology.
- The three general ethical principles outlined in the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics are:
- Respect for the rights and dignity of individuals
- Competence and responsibility
- Integrity and propriety
- The principle of justice as it relates to psychological testing ensures that psychologists strive to promote fairness, equity, and justice in all aspects of their work.
Informed Consent
- The role of informed consent in psychological testing is to ensure that clients are aware of the purpose, procedures, and potential risks of the test.
Psychologist's Responsibility
- The psychologist's responsibility when a test result suggests a client has homicidal tendencies is to take appropriate action to protect the client and others from harm.
- The 14 ethical standards for psychologists cover key areas such as:
- Respect for individuals
- Competence
- Integrity
- Justice
- Propriety
- Confidentiality
- Informed consent
- and others.
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