Ethical Standards in Psychology Quiz

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What are the three general ethical principles on which the APS Code of Ethics is built?

Confidentiality, Competence, Justice

Beneficence, Non-maleficence, Responsibility

Respect, Propriety, Integrity (correct)

Equality, Privacy, Informed Consent

What is the ethical standard derived from the principle of Justice in the APS Code of Ethics?

Psychologists ensure informed consent from clients

Psychologists perform only those services for which they are qualified and competent

Psychologists avoid discriminating unfairly against people on any basis proscribed by law (correct)

Psychologists act with beneficence and non-maleficence

What is the ethical standard derived from the principle of Respect in the APS Code of Ethics?

Psychologists act with beneficence and non-maleficence

Psychologists communicate respect through their actions and language (correct)

Psychologists avoid discriminating unfairly against people on any basis proscribed by law

Psychologists perform only those services for which they are qualified and competent

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 Signup and view all the answers

What do psychologists recognize the importance of, according to the APS Code of Ethics?

Privacy, confidentiality, and physical and personal integrity Signup and view all the answers

What do psychologists obtain from clients to provide a psychological service, according to the APS Code of Ethics?

Informed Consent Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of a professional relationship as defined for psychologists?

Involves the delivery of psychological services by a psychologist to a client Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial for psychologists to obtain from clients or their legal guardians?

Informed consent Signup and view all the answers

What do psychologists need to avoid in the collection of information from clients?

Undue invasion of privacy Signup and view all the answers

What do psychologists need to respect and demonstrate understanding of to avoid unfair discrimination?

Consequences of unfair discrimination Signup and view all the answers

What kind of rights may not be fully protected by existing laws according to the United Nations?

Moral rights Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

When can psychologists disclose confidential information without client consent?

To prevent immediate harm or with client consent Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What are the three general ethical principles on which the Australian Psychological Society (APS) Code of Ethics is based?

Respect, Propriety, Integrity Signup and view all the answers

What does the principle of Respect encompass in the APS Code of Ethics?

Informed consent, Privacy, Confidentiality Signup and view all the answers

What does the principle of Propriety include in the APS Code of Ethics?

Competence, Record-keeping, Professional responsibility Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the principle of Integrity in the APS Code of Ethics?

Reputable behavior, Communication, Conflict of interest Signup and view all the answers

What do Ethical Guidelines do in relation to the APS Code of Ethics?

Clarify and amplify the application of general principles and specific standards Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What are psychologists required to do regarding the confidentiality of information obtained during the provision of psychological services?

Safeguard the confidentiality of the information Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can psychologists disclose confidential information without client consent?

Legal obligation Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

When can psychologists use client information for purposes other than the primary purpose of collection?

With client consent or de-identified for approved research Signup and view all the answers

What must psychologists do prior to collecting information from an associated party?

Obtain the client's or authorized person's consent Signup and view all the answers

What must psychologists do to ensure they are competent to deliver psychological services?

Undertake continuing professional development to remain competent Signup and view all the answers

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.

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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.