quals: ethics

Ethics Code: Standard Six

Record Keeping and Fees

All states have a "duty to protect" law, which requires all psychologists to warn third parties of the prospect of harm by a client. True or False

False

The primary purpose of psychology licensure is best described as: 1. providing recognition to qualified psychologists 2. protecting the welfare of the public 3. protecting the profession of psychology 4. developing ethical standards for psychologists

2. protecting the welfare of the public

Ethics Code: Standard Eight

Research and Publication

Ethic's Code: Standard One

Resolving Ethical Issues

General Principle "E"

Respect for People's Rights and Dignity

Purpose of ethics code

1) Integrity 2) Education 3) Public Trust 4) Hold people accountable

What does the Ethics Code consist of?

1. Introduction 2. Preamble 3. 5 General Principles 4. Specific Ethical Standards

In most situations, the "holder of the privilege" is: 1. client 2. therapist 3. court 4. the therapists/clients attorney

1. client

You receive a subpoena requesting that you appear at a deposition to testify about a current client and provide certain documents from the client's files. You contact the client who says that he does not want you to testify or release his records. You should: 1. contact the attorney who issues the subpoena to request that you be released from it 2. advise the attorney who issued the subpoena that you will not be appearing at the deposition because the client has not given you permission to do so 3. refuse to appear at the deposition or provide any information without a court order 4. refuse to appear at the deposition or provide any information without consent from the client

1. contact the attorney who issues the subpoena to request that you be released from it

You provide office space and secretarial services to Dr. Elmo, in exchange for 20% of the fee he collects from his clients. In addition, you bill Dr. Elmo an extra 5% for clients that you refer to him. This arrangement is: 1. ethical as long as the referral fee is based on your actual costs for making the referral 2. ethical as long as Dr. Elmo's fee for referred clients is not higher than his fee for other clients 3. unethical because referral fees are always prohibited 4. unethical because it creates a multiple relationships

1. ethical as long as the referral fee is based on your actual costs for making the referral

Dr. Bean heads the human resources committee at a community mental health clinic. She recommends to the committee that one of the clinic's marriage and family counselors not be considered for a promotion because he has an unsettled sexual harassment charge against him. Dr. Bean: 1. has acted unethically by violating the code's requirement that psychologists do not deny promotions on the basis of pending sexual harassment charges 2. as acted unprofessionally but has not violated any of the requirements of the ethics code 3. has acted ethically since sexual harassment is explicitly prohibited by the ethics code 4. has acted ethically since she did not recommend firing the marriage and family counselor

1. has acted unethically by violating the code's requirement that psychologists do not deny promotions on the basis of pending sexual harassment charges

The term "insanity": 1. is a legal term that refers to a person's ability to distinguish right from wrong 2. is a legal term that refers to a person's competence to stand trial 3. is a psychiatric term that refers to psychosis 4. is a psychiatric term that refers to candidates for psychology licensure the day before the licensing exam

1. is a legal term that refers to a persons ability to distinguish right from wrong

Which of the following is true about the use of deception in research? 1. it may be used if it is justified by the study's prospective scientific value and alternative (nondeceptive) procedures are unavailable 2. it may be used in any study as long as participants are debriefed afterward about the true purpose of the study 3. it may be used in any study that does not involve inflicting physical or psychological harm 4. it may be used only in the "most unusual circumstances"

1. it may be used if it is justified by the study's prospective scientific value and alternative (nondeceptive) procedures are unavailable

Dr. Danforth receives a phone call from a woman he was sexually involved with for several months three years ago. The end of the relationship was amicable and now the woman wants to start therapy with Dr. Danforth. In this situation: 1. it would be unethical for him to see the woman in therapy 2. it would be ethical for him to see the woman in therapy since more than two years have passed since the end of their relationship 3. it would be ethical for him to see the woman in therapy as long as he believes his objectivity will not be adversely affected by their past relationship 4. it would be ethical for him to see the woman in therapy as long as he discusses the potential for conflict as part of the informed consent process

1. it would be unethical for him to see the woman in therapy

According to the Ethics Code, the use of money or other inducements to encourage people to participate in a research study: 1. may be acceptable when the inducements do not coerce their participation 2. may be acceptable as long as the potential risks for participating in the study are described during the informed consent process 3. is prohibited only when the study will involve inflicting physical or psychological pain 4. is prohibited in all circumstances

1. may be acceptable when the inducements do not coerce their participation

Your client tells you that his jealous wife is threatening to kill you because she thinks you and her are plotting against her. Based on what your client has told you about his wife in the past, you believe the threat is credible. You: 1. may terminate therapy with your client because of the wife's threat. 2. may terminate therapy with your client because of the wife's threat but only after providing him with pretermination counseling and referrals 3. should continue seeing the client in therapy and suggest that he brings his wife to the next session to discuss her feelings 4. should continue seeing the client in therapy but only if he permits you to contact the police and report his wife's threat

1. may terminate therapy with your client because the wife's threat.

A psychotherapist who has been having marital problems is concerned that this may affect his ability to be objective when working with couples in therapy. According to the APA Ethics Code: 1. seek consultation to determine the best course of action 2. immediately refer out 3. suspend treating clients until his problems at home are resolved 4. explain to his clients the reasons for his countertransference

1. seek consultation to determine the best course of action

Dr. Brunei plans to evaluate a new client using a test that has only limited information about its validity for individuals belonging to the client's ethnic group. No alternative to this test is available. As an ethical psychologist, Dr. Brunei: 1. should use the test but explain the limitations of its results to the client 2. should use the test only if it is an emergency situation 3. should use the test only if he gets informed consent from the client 4. should not use the test under any circumstances

1. should use the test but explain the limitations of its results to the client

Appropriate skills for competent practice may be obtained through _____, _______, _______, or ________. 1. training, experience, consultation, or supervision 2. talking, experience, consultation, or supervision 3. training, practice, consultation, or supervision 4. training, practice, advice, or supervision

1. training, experience, consultation, or supervision

A psych professor in a graduate program begins a sexual relationship with one of the first-year students in his graduate seminar after the seminar is over and grades have been reported. According to the ethics code, this is: 1. unethical 2. ethical because the seminar has ended 3. ethical as long as the student does not take additional courses from the professor 4. acceptable as long as the school does not prohibit professors from becoming sexually involved with their students

1. unethical

When was the first ethics committee appointed?

1947

A psychologist's brochure for a workshop he is giving on the treatment of agoraphobia must include: 1. a description of the risks involved 2. a description of the intended audience for the workshop 3. a list of all the treatment techniques that will be discussed 4. a list of relevant references and additional resources

2. a description of the intended audience for the workshop

Which of the following best describes the ethics code position on barter 1. bartering for goods is permitted but bartering for services is not 2. bartering for goods or services is unethical if it is clinically contraindicated 3. bartering is ethical as long as it is agreeable to the client and therapist 4. bartering is unethical in all circumstances

2. bartering for goods or services is unethical if it is clinically contraindicated

You have been treating a client for six months and, over the past month, she has repeatedly mentioned that she wants to end therapy. You should: 1. seek consultation to determine the best course of action 2. begin the process of termination and provide referrals to another therapist 3. encourage the client to schedule more frequent sessions 4. help the client work through their resistance

2. begin the process of termination and provide referrals to another therapist

Client tells you he is planning to shoot his ex, and you know that he has a gun and a violent history. You should: 1. attempt to change his mind 2. contact cops and/or attempt to warn the ex 3. maintain clients confidentiality 4. provide a therapeutic interpretation of his statement

2. contact cops and/or attempt to warn the ex

Pro bono work is _____ by the Ethics code 1. required 2. encouraged 3. discouraged 4. prohibited

2. encouraged

A psychologist designs a study that involves interviewing hospitalized psychiatric patients who have legal guardians about their experiences in the hospital. Before starting the study, they obtain signed consent from the patients guardians. They acted: 1. unethically since they breached the clients confidentially 2. ethically, as long as they obtained the patient's assent 3. ethically, as long as they obtained authorization from the patients if their confidentiality must be breached 4. ethically since the consent from the guardian is all that is needed

2. ethically, as long as they obtained the patient's assent

You want to consult with an expert in the field of childhood anxiety to help identify the best treatment plan for a 10-year-old with GAD. You: 1. must obtain permission from a parent before the consultation 2. must obtain permission from the parent before consultation, only if you believe you will be unable to disguise the child's identity 3. do not need permission as long as you discuss only relevant information with the consultant 4. do not need permission as long as the consultant is a mental health professional

2. must obtain permission from parent before consultation, only if you believe you will be unable to disguise the child's identity

Dr. Hassan is hired to conduct a court-ordered evaluation of a defendant in a criminal case. After she discusses the purpose of the evaluation with the defendant, he tells her that he does not want to participate. To be consistent with the requirements of the specialty guidelines for forensic psychology, Dr. Hassan should: 1. refuse to conduct the evaluation unless she obtains authorization from the defendant's attorney 2. postpone the evaluation and advise the defendant to contact his attorney 3. remind the defendant that he must participate since the evaluation is court-ordered 4. refuse to conduct the evaluation unless she obtains informed consent from the defendant

2. postpone the evaluation and advise the defendant to contact his attorney

when a research article is being submitted for publication and is based substantially on a student's doctoral dissertation research: 1. principal authorship may go to the student or the student's dissertation advisor 2. principal authorship must go to the student except in "exceptional circumstances" 3. the student must be listed as the sole advisor 4. authorship credit is usually determined by the student's dissertation advisor

2. principal authorship must go to the student in "exceptional circumstances"

You receive a letter from the APA's Ethics Committee requesting information about a current client of yours who has filed a complaint against her former therapist. You should: 1. not comply with the committee request and claim psychotherapist-patient privilege 2. provide the committee with the requested information after confirming that the client had a signed waiver 3. provide the committee with the requested information only if you believe it is relevant to the client's complaint 4. inform the committee that you cannot breach client confidentiality in this situation without a court order

2. provide the committee with the requested information after confirming that the client had a signed waiver

Dr. C assessed a defendant who had been accused of sexual assault when requested to do so by the defendant's attorney. She used a popular standardized test to evaluate the defendant and found that the results were consistent with the nature of the alleged crime. In this situation, Dr. C: 1. should not disclose the results of the test without a court order 2. should not base a conclusion about the defendant's guilt on the results of a single test 3. should be sure to include an explanation of the results in her report in understandable language along with the test scores 4. should indicate in her report that the results support the defendant's guilt

2. should not base a conclusion about the defendant's guilt on the results of a single test

A psychologist is violating test security when she: 1. discusses a client's responses to several test items while presenting the results of the test to the client 2. shows a client several items from a standardized test while discussing its results with the client 3. provides raw test scores to a client when the client is unable to accurately interpret the meaning of those scores 4. releases a client's test scores to the client's attorney with the client's permission to do so

2. shows a client several items from a standardized test while discussing its results with the client

You are seeing a client who is in therapy as a condition of his therapy probation. During the 6th session, they say they want to terminate therapy. You should: 1. tell the client they must stay 2. tell the client they can leave, but explain the legal ramifications 3. call clients probation officer 4. terminate immediately

2. tell the client they can leave, but explain the legal ramifications

Which of the following statements is true regarding computerized interpretive reports of test scores: 1. they are legitimate and valuable and tend to be a good substitute for a clinician's own impressions 2. they may be legitimate and valuable when accompanied by a personal evaluation 3. they may be acceptable if the service providing them has been approved by the APA 4. they are not permitted by the ethics code

2. they may be legitimate and valuable when accompanied by a personal evaluation

Which of the following was a purpose for establishing an Ethic's Code? 1. to punish psychologists 2. to gain public trust 3. to codify a set of regulations and laws for psychology 4. to suggest what psychologists might do in practice

2. to gain public trust

When a health care provider is faced with a conflict between a state law and HIPPA regulations: 1. state law always preemepts HIPPA regulation 2. HIPPA regulation always preempt state law 3. HIPPA regulations preempt state laws when they provide the client with greater privacy and control over their records 4. the health care provider has the authority to determine whether to follow the state law or HIPPA regulation

3. HIPPA regulations preempt state laws when they provide the client with greater privacy and control over their records

A psychologist who has a Ph.D. in educational psychology wants to become a clinical psychologist. The psychologist must: 1. complete graduate coursework required for a PhD in clinical psychology 2. begin working under the supervision of an experienced clinician 3. complete appropriate coursework and supervised training 4. obtain a PhD in clinical psychology

3. complete appropriate coursework and supervised training

Dr. Bowden's new client is a member of an ethnic group that Dr. Bowden has little experience working with. The client was referred to him because the client's symptoms suggest OCD and Dr. Bowden is a well-known expert in the treatment of the disorder. Dr. Bowden would be best advised to: 1. adopt a "colorblind perspective" 2. refer the client to another therapist 3. consider whether the client's ethnicity will impact treatment to help determine the best course of action 4. discuss his lack of experience with the client and let her decide if she wants to continue to see him

3. consider whether the clients ethnicity will impact treatment to help determine the best course of action

At the end of your third session with a client, he informs you that he has been seeing another therapist for the past six months. As an ethical psychologist, you should: 1. inform the client that you cannot continue to see him in therapy while he is seeing another therapist 2. inform the client that you need to discuss the issue with his other therapist to decide if it is appropriate to continue seeing him in therapy 3. discuss the situation with the client to determine why he is seeing two therapists and whether it is appropriate for him to do so 4. tell the client that he will have to make a decision within the next few weeks and out which therapist he will continue to see

3. discuss the situation with the client to determine why he is seeing two therapists and whether it is appropriate for him to do so

A psychology professor wants to make some modifications to his course syllabus several weeks after the course has started. Doing so would be: 1. unethical because it would constitute an inaccurate representation of the course subject matter 2. ethical because professors have the right to determine the content of their courses 3. ethical as long as students are made aware of these modifications in a manner that establishes them to fulfill course requirements 4. neither ethical nor unethical because this is not addressed in the Ethics Code

3. ethical as long as students are made aware of these modifications in a manner that establishes them to fulfill course requirements

Which of the following is true about a psychologist's use of testimonials in advertisements for their services? 1. their use is ethical as long as they do not include fraudulent or misleading information 2. their use is unethical only when they are solicited from current clients 3. their use is unethical when they are solicited from current clients or others who are vulnerable to undue influence 4. their use is unethical under all circumstances

3. their use is unethical when they are solicited from current clients or others who are vulnerable to undue influence

Emily's supervisor at work, Mr. Wimbley, often makes positive comments about her outfits and other physical aspects. She thought they were nice initially, but now find them annoying and demeaning. She decides to tell him that. When she does, he finds it surprising because he thought he was being nice. But, he said he will stop if she wants. With regard to provisions, which of the following is true? 1. his comments are sexual harassment only if the make a "hostile work environment" 2. his comments are sexual harassment only if a "reasonable person" would consider the offensive 3. his comments are not sexual harassment as long as he stops after her request 4. they are considered sexual harassment even if he stops

3. his comments are not sexual harassment as long as he stops after her request

A therapist finds that she is very attracted to her new client and soon learns from him that the feelings are mutual. The therapist and client decide that the best course of action is to terminate therapy immediately and begin dating. The therapist's decision: 1. is ethical since she terminated therapy with the client before starting to date him 2. is ethical as long as the client is an adult and voluntarily agreed to terminate therapy 3. is unethical because the therapist began dating the client immediately after terminating therapy 4. is unethical unless the therapist determined that dating the client is not likely to exploit or otherwise cause harm to the client

3. is unethical because the therapist began dating the client immediately after terminating therapy

Which of the following best describes the ethic code's position on uninvited in-person solicitation of business 1. it is never acceptable 2. it is acceptable when the welfare of the individual is protected 3. it is acceptable when it involves providing disaster or other emergency services 4. it is always acceptable

3. it is acceptable when it involves providing disaster or other emergency services

When recording the voices or images of research participants. psychologists: 1. must always obtain each participant's informed consent prior to recording 2. may never make recordings of people in public places without their consent 3. may record participants without consent if deception is used as long as consent to use the recording is obtained during debriefing 4. may record participants without consent if deception is used as long as participants' names are not linked to the recordings

3. may record participants without consent if deception is used as long as consent to use the recording is obtained during debriefing

When conducting research with animal subjects, psychologists: 1. may perform surgery on the animals without using anesthesia 2. may never subject an animal to stress, pain, or death 3. may terminate an animal's life if it is done rapidly and with an effort to minimize pain 4. must terminate an animal's life only in the "most unusual circumstances"

3. may terminate an animal's life if it is done rapidly and with an effort to minimize pain

As required by the ethics code, informed consent: 1. must always be in writing 2. must be in writing if it is an adult client 3. must be documented 4. must be in writing and signed by the client and/or guardian

3. must be documented

3 months after terminating therapy, a client still owes you for his last four therapy sessions. You've already sent the client a letter requesting that he contact you about this unpaid bill, but he has not responded, and you would like to use a collection agency to obtain the money he owes you. You should: 1. Do not use a collection agency under any circumstances 2. Do not contact a collection agency without the client's permission 3. notify the client of your intent to contact a collection agency before doing so 4. use a collection agency only when all other options have been unsuccessful

3. notify the client of your intent to contact a collection agency before doing so

You are working with Anna, age 23, for 4 months to help her cope with the death of her mom. At the end of the last session, Anna told you she is a lesbian and is trying to decide if she wants to tell her brothers. You do not have experience working with GSM clients. Your best course of action is to: 1. inform Anna you are ethically obligated to terminate therapy due to your lack of experience and refer her out 2. continue seeing Anna, but review the literature on working with her 3. seek consultation from experienced colleagues while continuing to work with her 4. continue seeing her only if she still has unresolved issues about the loss of her mother

3. seek consultation from experienced colleagues while continuing to work with her

Dr. Stevens works in a small healthcare practice providing psychological services. As it is anticipated that Dr. Stevens will handle personal health information, he will be required to complete all of the following, except: 1. formally trained in HIPPA 2. sign a confidentiality form 3. sign a privacy form 4. ensure that emails & faxes used to communicate such information will be marked confidential

3. sign a privacy form

When a psychologists becomes aware that their personal problems are interfering with their work, under standard 2.06b, they need to: 1. ignore it 2. take care of their personal problems 3. take appropriate steps to remedy the problem 4. continue with work-related activities

3. take appropriate steps to remedy the problem

Ms. Ruiz is a psychology intern who is being supervised by Dr. Richmond. According to ethical guidelines, Mr. Ruiz must: 1. tell her clients during the informed consent process that she is a psychology intern 2. tell her clients during the informed consent process that she is being supervised 3. tell her clients during the informed consent process that she is an intern and is being supervised by Dr. Richmond 4. tell her clients during the informed consent process that she is being supervised only of it will not be possible to disguise their identity when discussing them with Dr. Richmond

3. tell her clients during the informed consent process that she is an intern and is being supervised by Dr. Richmond

The Tarasoff decision established: 1. the right of minors to obtain mental health treatment without the permission of their parents 2. the right of minors to restrict who has access to their confidential information 3. the duty of a psychologist to warn/protect a person their their client has threatened to harm a person 4. the duty of a psychotherapist to claim therapist-patient confidentiality

3. the duty of a psychologist to warn/protect a person their their client has threatened to harm a person

Which of the following is not one of the four conditions required for a claim of malpractice against a psychologist? 1. they must have a legal duty to treat the client 2. they must have acted in a negligent or otherwise unacceptable way when working with the client 3. there must be evidence that they deliberately acted in ways that were not in the best interest of the client 4. there must be evidence that their behavior caused harm or injury to the client

3. there must be evidence that they deliberately acted in ways that were not in the best interest of the client

Dr. C has been providing therapy to a client for approximately six months. During this time, there has been no significant improvement in the client's symptoms. Dr. C should consider all of the following options, except: 1. to turn to other techniques 2. to seek consultations 3. to continue with current treatment plans 4. to offer an appropriate referral

3. to continue with current treatment plans

Limits may be placed on the extent to which private information acquired during psychological services can be kept confidential. Some limits include all of the following, except: 1. to report suspected child abuse 2. to protect from imminent self-harm 3. upon request from an attorney 4. lawful military investigation

3. upon request from an attorney

A core value of the discipline of psychology is the ____________ and ____________ of the individuals and groups with whom psychologists work. 1. welfare, benefit 2. good, protection 3. welfare, protection 4. good, benefit

3. welfare, protection

The ethics code's Intro and Applicability section states that the APA may take action against one of its members: 1. only when it has received a complaint from a client or colleague of the member 2. only when it has received a complaint and the offense is clearly related to the member's professional role 3. without a complaint from a client of that member if the member has been convicted of a felony 4. without a complaint from a client of that member if the member has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor

3. without a complaint from a client of that member if the member has been convicted of a felony

You are hired by an organization to administer intelligence tests to job applicants for managerial-level positions. You train an assistant with a BA in sociology and a minor in psychology to administer and score the WAIS and write the interpretive report. Which of the following is true about this situation? 1. You are acting ethically since it is up to you to decide whether the assistant is qualified to administer, score, and interpret the WAIS 2. you are acting ethically as long as you are giving the assistant adequate supervision 3. you are acting unethically since the assistant does not have the qualifications needed to administer, score, and interpret the WAIS 4. you are acting unethically only if you sign the report

3. you are acting unethically since the assistant does not have the qualifications needed to administer, score, and interpret the WAIS

The use of interpreters in psychotherapy: 1. is always unethical due to the lack of confidentiality 2. is always unethical because psychologists must refer clients when they cannot communicate directly 3. is ethical if the interpreter has signed an agreement to maintain clients confidentiality 4. Is ethical if steps have been taken to avoid a multiple relationship between interpreter and client

4. Is ethical if steps have been taken to avoid a multiple relationship between interpreter and client

Dr. G is a psychologist and professor. One day, she is approached by John, who is a graduate student at her university. He asks her if she wants to attend a concert with him on Saturday. She finds hime attractive and says yes. In terms of the ethics code, Dr. G: 1. acted ethically because this is not covered in the ethics code 2. acted ethically because she was not the one who initiated it 3. acted ethically as long as she does not become sexually involved with him until her leaves the university 4. acted ethically as long as he is a student in a different department and will not be taking any psychology courses

4. acted ethically as long as he is a student in a different department and will not be taking any psychology courses

When evaluating students and supervisees, psychologists must: 1. base their evaluation on relevant and establish program requirements 2. provide timely and specific feedback 3. provide information about the evaluation process at the beginning of supervision 4. all of the above

4. all of the above

During the second session with Mr. and Mrs. Kane and their two sons, Dr. E realizes she belongs to the same gym as Mrs. Kane. To be consistent with the ethics code, Dr. E should: 1. terminate and refer out 2. ask family what they would like to do 3. keep seeing but seek consultation if she encounters a problem 4. assess whether it is likely to affect her objectivity or effectiveness to help determine the best course of action

4. assess whether it is likely to affect her objectivity or effectiveness to help determine the best course of action

Which of the following best describes the provisions of the specialty guidelines for forensic psychology with regard to the acceptance of contingent fees? 1. contingent fees are standard practice and are acceptable 2. contingent fees are acceptable as long as they are agreed upon by all parties in advance of a case's outcome 3. contingent fees are acceptable only in the "most unusual circumstances" 4. contingent fees should ordinarily be avoided

4. contingent fees should ordinarily be avoided

When a client tells you that he had sex with his previous therapist, you should: 1. ask the client to sign a release of information and report the psychologist to the appropriate ethics committee 2. with the client's permission, contact the psychologist yourself to discuss the matter 3. report the psychologist to the ethics committee with or without the client's permission 4. discuss the client's rights and options with him regarding legal action and ethics complaints

4. discuss the client's rights and options with him regarding legal action and ethics complaints

Dr. Johanssen, a licensed psychologist, teaches introductory psychology classes and requires all students to participate in one of the graduate student's research projects as part of course requirements. This practice is: 1. ethical as long as students are not required to participate in a study that is likely to cause physical or psychological harm 2. ethical as long as students are made aware of this requirement before enrolling in his class 3. unethical unless students have a choice of which research study to participate in 4. unethical unless students are given the choice of participating in an alternative activity instead

4. unethical unless students are given the choice of participating in an alternative activity instead

You are hired by a large company to evaluate employees for a promotion. The director of human resources tells you that several of the employees were evaluated only four or five years ago when they were initially hired and therefore, do not need to be evaluated. She tells you that she'd like you to make recommendations about those employees based on the previous evaluation data. You check the employee's files and believe that some of the previous evaluation data are outdated. You should: 1. comply with the director's request since she has the final responsibility for making promotion decisions 2. comply with the director's request and make recommendations but indicate any limitations of their accuracy 3. comply with the director's request only if you discuss the matter with the employees and they agree with your use of the previous evaluation data 4. discuss your concerns about the outdated evaluation data with the director and tell her that you cannot make recommendations without re-evaluating the employees

4. discuss your concerns about the outdated evaluation data with the director and tell her that you cannot make recommendations without re-evaluating the employees

During the first therapy session with a family, you notice several large bruises on the sons arm. The parents say that their son was recently seen by a pediatrician for a sore throat, but they forget to mention the bruises. When you ask the parents how the child was injured, the parents say "fell down the stairs" but cannot provide anymore details. The boy is silent and withdrawn. He seems afraid of you and says he cannot remember how he got the bruises. You should: 1. tell the parents to have the pediatrician call you 2. refer the parents back to pediatrician to evaluate them 3. obtain informed consent from parent and then file a report 4. file a report with the appropriate agency

4. file a report with the appropriate agency

Which of the following descriptions is most consistent with APA Publication Manual Guidelines 1. disabled child 2. stroke victim 3. non-white participants 4. gay male adolescents

4. gay male adolescents

Dr. Black has just been informed by his client that the client intends to harm his neighbor. The client has been angry over the way his neighbor treats him. Dr. Black needs to do all of the following except: 1. assess his clients potential for violence 2. document his decisions about dangerousness 3. check his state law if he has a duty to protect 4. immediately call the police

4. immediately call the police

Dr. Johnson is asked by a local TV station if she would like to do a weekly segment on the morning news show in which she responds to callers' questions about mental health issues. Dr. Johnson: 1. should turn down the invitation since psychologists are prohibited from providing comments or advice to the public via media 2. may accept the invitation but should avoid giving advice of a psychological nature to callers 3. may accept the invitation but should make sure the callers provide verbal informed consent before she provides any advice to them 4. may accept the invitation but should make sure callers understand that she is not establishing a therapeutic relationship with them

4. may accept the invitation but should make sure callers understand that she is not establishing a therapeutic relationship with them

when a course of action is not explicitly addressed by the ethics code, psychologists should assume that the action: 1. is ethical 2. is unethical 3. is ethical as long as it is not prohibited by any law or regulation 4. may be ethical or unethical

4. may be ethical or unethical

Dr. Wong receives a call from a psychiatrist who is currently treating a former client of his. The psychiatrist is requesting a copy of certain information in the client's file, and the client has signed authorization for the release. However, the client still owes Dr. Wong for the last three therapy sessions. Dr. Wong : 1. may withhold the requested information if the client hasn't responded to his request for payment 2. may withhold the requested information as long as the client was informed of Dr. Wong's policy for unpaid bills when he started therapy 3. may withhold the requested information if he believes there is nothing in the file that is relevant to the client's current situation 4. may not withhold the requesting information and should provide it to the psychiatrist

4. may not withhold the requesting information and should provide it to the psychiatrist

Dr. Lecko is asked to provide crisis intervention to community members who were recently affected by a hurricane. Although he doesn't have experience working with people who have experienced a natural disaster, he is the only mental health professional in the area. Dr. Lecko: 1. should refuse to provide crisis intervention services 2. should provide crisis intervention services , only if he is supervised by another professional 3. should provide crisis intervention services, only if he completed at least one relevant course during his professional training 4. may provide crisis intervention services, as long as he stops when the crisis has ended or other services for the individuals become available

4. may provide crisis intervention services, as long as he stops when the crisis has ended or other services for the individuals become available

The primary goal of the APA Ethics Code is best described as: 1. preventing conflicts of interest from occurring 2. ensuring the continued prosperity of the psychology field 3. advancing the welfare of society as a whole 4. safeguarding the welfare of the clients of psychologists

4. safeguarding the welfare of the clients of psychologists

You routinely waive the co-payment for your low-income clients who are covered by insurance and believe this is acceptable since you offer clients without insurance a sliding scale fee. The insurance companies are unaware of your policy. The practice of routinely waiving co-payments is 1. legal and ethical 2. illegal but ethical 3. legal but unethical 4. unethical and illegal

4. unethical and illegal

Dr. L is a licensed psychologist who teaches courses and conducts research at a large university. In her graduate course on learning and memory, she presents only information that is consistent with the results of her own research. This is: 1. ethical since it is up to Dr. L to decide what to teach in her classes 2. ethical as long as Dr. L provides information about this policy in the description of the course 3. ethical as long as Dr. L is not the only instructor who teaches this course 4. unethical because it violates her obligation to present information in an unbiased way

4. unethical because it violates her obligation to present information in an unbiased way

Dr. Atlas is developing a workshop for community members on "caring for parents with dementia." He tells his neighbor, whose mother was just diagnosed with Alzheimer's and who is the editor of the local newspaper, that she can attend the workshop for free id she includes an article about it in the weekend edition of the paper. Dr. Atlas has acted: 1. ethically as long as the editor is treated the same as other workshop participants 2. unethically only if he attempts to influence the content of the article 3. unethically because the neighbor is "vulnerable to undue influence" 4. unethically because compensating a person for publicity in a news item is prohibited

4. unethically because compensating a person for publicity in a news item is prohibited

Who does the ethic's code apply to?

APA members and student affiliates

Ethics Code: Standard Five

Advertising and Public Statements

To what does the ethics code apply to?

All activities, all persons, all settings, and all communication contexts that are conducted, encountered, or used in one's role as a psychologist.

Ethics Code: Standard Nine

Assessment

Ethic's Code: Standard Two

Competence

Ethics Code: Standard Seven

Education and Training

General Principle "B"

Fidelity and Responsibility

Ethics Code: Standard Three

Human Relations

Ethic's Code: Standard Four

Privacy and Confidentiality

Respect for People's Rights and Dignity

Psychologists respect the dignity and worth of all people, and the rights of individuals to privacy, confidentiality, and self-determination.

Beneficence and Nonmaleficence

Psychologists strive to benefit those with whom they work and take care to do no harm.

When was the final draft of the ethics code?

Published in 1953

What is the difference between the general principles and ethical standards?

Standards are enforceable, principles are aspirational goals to guide psychologists toward the highest ideals of psychology

Ethics Code: Standard Ten

Therapy

General Principle "A"

beneficence and nonmaleficence

Fidelity and Responsibility

establish relationships of trust; accept responsibility for professional behavior

General Principle "C"

integrity

General Principle "D"

justice

Justice

provide fair, equitable, and appropriate access to treatment

integrity

seek to promote accuracy, honesty, and truthfulness in the science, teaching, and practice of psychology