Chapter 5 Flashcards
guides the behavior of clinical psychologists
APA / PAP code of ethics
relevant issues include:
- confidentiality
- informed consent
- multiple relationships
- competence
- ethics in clinical assessment
PAP principles
- respect for the dignity of persons and peoples
- competent caring for the well-being of persons and peoples
- integrity
- professional and scientific responsibilities to society
categories of ethical standards
- resolving ethical issues
- competencies
- human relations
- confidentiality
- advertisements and public statements
- records and fees
- assessment
- therapy
- education and training
- research
practice of strictly keeping secret and private information or measurements obtained from an individual
confidentiality
court case regarding a college student client who told his therapist he was going to kill his girlfriend
tarasoff
required for research, assessment, therapy, and other professional activities
informed consent
in therapies, informed consent is an ____ rather a one-time event
on-going process
components of an informed consent
- overview
- purpose
- description of procedures
- risk and inconveniences
- benefits / incentives
- confidentiality
- voluntary participation / self-determination
- questions and further information
- signature lines
ethical psychologists does not assume a ____ approach to their professional work
one-size fits all
state of exhaustion that relates to engaging continually in emotionally demanding work that exceeds the normal stresses or psychological “wear and tear” of the job
burnout
burnout can impair _____
competence
how can burnout be minimized
- keep job varied
- keep life balanced
- keep expectations reasonable
- keep self healthy
ethics in test selection
consider test’s:
- competence
- culture
- reliability
- validity
ensure responsible, professional, and client-centered psychological practice
ethics
