30 Questions
What are the three general ethical principles on which the APS Code of Ethics is built?
Respect, Propriety, Integrity
What is the ethical standard derived from the principle of Justice in the APS Code of Ethics?
Psychologists avoid discriminating unfairly against people on any basis proscribed by law
What is the ethical standard derived from the principle of Respect in the APS Code of Ethics?
Psychologists communicate respect through their actions and language
What is the ethical standard derived from the principle of Propriety in the APS Code of Ethics?
Psychologists act with beneficence, non-maleficence, and responsibility to clients, the profession, and society
What do psychologists recognize the importance of, according to the APS Code of Ethics?
Privacy, confidentiality, and physical and personal integrity
What do psychologists obtain from clients to provide a psychological service, according to the APS Code of Ethics?
Informed Consent
What is the definition of multiple relationships in the context of psychologists' clients?
When a psychologist has non-professional or different professional relationships with a client or an associated party
What is the scope of a professional relationship as defined for psychologists?
Involves the delivery of psychological services by a psychologist to a client
What is crucial for psychologists to obtain from clients or their legal guardians?
Informed consent
What do psychologists need to avoid in the collection of information from clients?
Undue invasion of privacy
What do psychologists need to respect and demonstrate understanding of to avoid unfair discrimination?
Consequences of unfair discrimination
What kind of rights may not be fully protected by existing laws according to the United Nations?
Moral rights
According to the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics, how long must records of psychological services be kept?
A minimum of seven years, unless legal or organizational requirements specify otherwise
When can psychologists disclose confidential information without client consent?
To prevent immediate harm or with client consent
What are the three principles on which the ethical standards for psychologists are based, according to the APS Code of Ethics?
Respect, propriety, and integrity
In what circumstance must clients be informed of the limits to confidentiality and the foreseeable uses of information collected during the professional relationship?
At the beginning of the professional relationship
What is the consequence for psychologists who act inconsistently with the APS Code of Ethics?
Review by the Ethics Committee and the Ethics Appeals Committee
What is the role of psychologists when providing services at the request of a third party, according to the APS Code of Ethics?
They must explain the nature of the relationship, their role, limits to confidentiality, and financial arrangements to all parties involved
What are the three general ethical principles on which the Australian Psychological Society (APS) Code of Ethics is based?
Respect, Propriety, Integrity
What does the principle of Respect encompass in the APS Code of Ethics?
Informed consent, Privacy, Confidentiality
What does the principle of Propriety include in the APS Code of Ethics?
Competence, Record-keeping, Professional responsibility
What is the focus of the principle of Integrity in the APS Code of Ethics?
Reputable behavior, Communication, Conflict of interest
What do Ethical Guidelines do in relation to the APS Code of Ethics?
Clarify and amplify the application of general principles and specific standards
What is the jurisdiction of the APS Code of Ethics?
Commonwealth of Australia or the state or territory where a psychologist is rendering a psychological service
What are psychologists required to do regarding the confidentiality of information obtained during the provision of psychological services?
Safeguard the confidentiality of the information
Under what circumstances can psychologists disclose confidential information without client consent?
Legal obligation
What must clients be informed of regarding the limits to confidentiality and the information generated during the relationship?
Limits to confidentiality and foreseeable uses of the information
When can psychologists use client information for purposes other than the primary purpose of collection?
With client consent or de-identified for approved research
What must psychologists do prior to collecting information from an associated party?
Obtain the client's or authorized person's consent
What must psychologists do to ensure they are competent to deliver psychological services?
Undertake continuing professional development to remain competent
Study Notes
Ethical Standards for Psychologists
- Psychologists are not required to disclose personal information unless it is a normal expectation of training, and informed consent has been obtained.
- Psychologists must safeguard the confidentiality of information obtained during the provision of psychological services.
- They can disclose confidential information with client consent, legal obligation, risk of harm, or within the course of supervision or professional training while concealing client identity.
- Clients must be informed of the limits to confidentiality and foreseeable uses of the information generated in the course of the relationship.
- Psychologists only disclose necessary information for the purpose and to people required to have that information.
- They can use client information for purposes other than the primary purpose of collection with client consent, de-identified for approved research, or when required by law.
- Psychologists cannot refuse reasonable requests from clients to access client information, considering legislative exceptions and organizational requirements.
- Prior to collecting information from an associated party, psychologists must obtain the client's or authorized person's consent.
- When working with clients with impaired consent, psychologists must obtain informed consent from authorized representatives and attempt to obtain the client's consent as far as practically possible.
- Clients' consent for obtaining information from an associated party should be informed and include various explanations and clarifications.
- Psychologists ensure they are competent to deliver psychological services, seeking to protect the interests of the people with whom they work.
- They bring and maintain appropriate skills to their professional practice, provide services within their competence, and undertake continuing professional development to remain competent.
Test your knowledge of ethical standards for psychologists with this quiz. Explore concepts such as confidentiality, informed consent, and professional competence as they relate to the practice of psychology.
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