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When was the Code of Ethics for Clinical Psychologists adopted by the Psychological Association of the Philippines?
1980s
Who was appointed as the Chair of the Scientific and Professional Ethics Committee in 2008?
Dr. Allan B. I. Bernardo
The first draft of the revised Code of Ethics was presented to the PAP Board of Directors on April 18, 2009.
True
What was the main reason for revising the Code of Ethics in 2020?
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Which acts are mentioned as relevant to the recent revision of the Code of Ethics?
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What is one of the responsibilities of the PAP if someone asserts that a member has violated the Code?
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Study Notes
Purpose and History of the Code
- The Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) adopted a Code of Ethics for Clinical Psychologists in the 1980s, which remained unchanged until 2009.
- The PAP undertook a revision process in 2007, aiming to make the Code more inclusive and applicable to all psychologists, including psychometricians.
- The revised Code was presented to the PAP Board of Directors on April 18, 2009, and finally ratified on July 24, 2009.
- In 2020, a committee was formed to revise the Code to reflect technological developments, the implications of the Covid-19 pandemic, and recent legislation.
- The revised version considers 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 final version was approved by the PAP Board of Trustees on August 26, 2022.
Development of the Code
- The committee responsible for the 2009 revision studied the old Code and several ethical documents, like the Universal Declaration of Ethical Principles for Psychologists, the ethics codes of the American Psychological Association, the British Psychological Society, and the Canadian Psychological Association.
- The committee held a workshop on February 27, 2009, to finalize the proposed Code.
- The committee worked to ensure the Code was contextualized with the realities and constraints of the professional environments in the Philippines.
Implementation and Future Development
- The PAP encourages continuous discussions on the Code and its provisions.
- Members can submit suggestions for improvement or amendments to the PAP Board.
- Any person with evidence of a PAP member violating the Code is urged to inform the PAP Secretariat, which will investigate and take appropriate actions, including sanctions if necessary.
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This quiz explores the evolution of the Code of Ethics for Clinical Psychologists in the Philippines, highlighting its history from the 1980s to recent revisions in 2022. It covers significant legislative influences, the impact of technology, and the Covid-19 pandemic on the Code's development.
