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What are the three general ethical principles on which the APS Code of Ethics is built?
What are the three general ethical principles on which the APS Code of Ethics is built?
What is the importance of Ethical Standard A.1. Justice?
What is the importance of Ethical Standard A.1. Justice?
What does the APS Code of Ethics emphasize regarding people's privacy and confidentiality?
What does the APS Code of Ethics emphasize regarding people's privacy and confidentiality?
What is the focus of General Principle A: Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples?
What is the focus of General Principle A: Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples?
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What is the significance of the diversity and uniqueness of people according to the APS Code of Ethics?
What is the significance of the diversity and uniqueness of people according to the APS Code of Ethics?
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How should psychologists regard people's privacy and confidentiality?
How should psychologists regard people's privacy and confidentiality?
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What is the aim of Ethical Standard A.1. Justice?
What is the aim of Ethical Standard A.1. Justice?
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How should psychologists view the diversity and uniqueness of people?
How should psychologists view the diversity and uniqueness of people?
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What is the overarching focus of the APS Code of Ethics?
What is the overarching focus of the APS Code of Ethics?
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What is the significance of recognizing the importance of people's privacy and confidentiality?
What is the significance of recognizing the importance of people's privacy and confidentiality?
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What are the three general principles outlined in the Australian Psychological Society’s Code of Ethics?
What are the three general principles outlined in the Australian Psychological Society’s Code of Ethics?
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What does Principle A of the code, 'Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples', focus on?
What does Principle A of the code, 'Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples', focus on?
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What must psychologists do prior to collecting information from associated parties?
What must psychologists do prior to collecting information from associated parties?
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What must psychologists ensure when obtaining a client’s consent for obtaining information from an associated party?
What must psychologists ensure when obtaining a client’s consent for obtaining information from an associated party?
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What must psychologists do when they are no longer able to deliver the psychological service?
What must psychologists do when they are no longer able to deliver the psychological service?
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In what manner must psychologists communicate respect for other people through their actions and language?
In what manner must psychologists communicate respect for other people through their actions and language?
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What must psychologists safeguard during their provision of psychological services?
What must psychologists safeguard during their provision of psychological services?
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What does the general principle of integrity in the code reflect the need for psychologists to have?
What does the general principle of integrity in the code reflect the need for psychologists to have?
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What are the principles related to in the code, beneficence, non-maleficence, and responsibility to clients, the profession, and society?
What are the principles related to in the code, beneficence, non-maleficence, and responsibility to clients, the profession, and society?
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What must psychologists acknowledge in the code's principle of integrity?
What must psychologists acknowledge in the code's principle of integrity?
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What does Principle B of the Australian Psychologists’ Code of Ethics emphasize?
What does Principle B of the Australian Psychologists’ Code of Ethics emphasize?
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What is prohibited by the code of ethics in relation to psychologists and their clients?
What is prohibited by the code of ethics in relation to psychologists and their clients?
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What is emphasized by Principle C of the Australian Psychologists’ Code of Ethics?
What is emphasized by Principle C of the Australian Psychologists’ Code of Ethics?
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What is required of psychologists in terms of their professional functioning and skills?
What is required of psychologists in terms of their professional functioning and skills?
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What are psychologists required to do in relation to authorship of research material?
What are psychologists required to do in relation to authorship of research material?
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What may lead to disciplinary action for psychologists?
What may lead to disciplinary action for psychologists?
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What must financial arrangements with clients and third-party payers be?
What must financial arrangements with clients and third-party payers be?
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What is the requirement for psychologists in relation to ethics investigations and proceedings?
What is the requirement for psychologists in relation to ethics investigations and proceedings?
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What does the Australian Psychologists’ Code of Ethics provide a comprehensive guide for?
What does the Australian Psychologists’ Code of Ethics provide a comprehensive guide for?
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What does the code prohibit psychologists from engaging in with clients or former clients?
What does the code prohibit psychologists from engaging in with clients or former clients?
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Study Notes
Summary: Australian Psychologists’ Code of Ethics
- The Australian Psychological Society has established a code of ethics outlining principles and standards for psychologists.
- Principle B emphasizes the importance of competence, care, and skill in delivering services within professional boundaries.
- Psychologists are required to continuously monitor their professional functioning and maintain appropriate skills and learning.
- Principle C stresses the importance of integrity, probity, and honesty in psychologists' conduct and communication in their professional capacity.
- Psychologists must refrain from engaging in multiple relationships that may impair their competence or render psychological services.
- The code prohibits psychologists from engaging in sexual activity with clients or former clients within two years of terminating the professional relationship.
- Psychologists must discuss authorship of research material early and assign it in a way that reflects fair contribution.
- Financial arrangements with clients and third-party payers must be honest and safeguard the best interests of all parties.
- Psychologists must cooperate with ethics investigations and proceedings and report breaches of the code to the relevant regulatory bodies.
- Breaching the code may lead to disciplinary action, including suspension or cancellation of registration.
- The code provides a comprehensive guide for ethical conduct, ensuring psychologists act in the best interests of clients, the profession, and colleagues.
- It covers sexual boundaries, authorship, financial arrangements, and ethics investigations and concerns, with potential disciplinary consequences for breaches.
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Test your knowledge of the Australian Psychologists’ Code of Ethics with this informative quiz. Explore the principles and standards set by the Australian Psychological Society, including competence, integrity, sexual boundaries, financial arrangements, and ethical conduct. See if you can identify the key guidelines and potential disciplinary actions for breaching the code.