Week 6 Flashcards

Question

Repressed Memories

Answer 1

APA Working Group on Investigation of Memories of Child Abuse comprised of research and clinical psychologists tasked with delving into issue and attempting to reach consensus about phenomenon Stance: - repression can probably occur, but rarely - cannot tell difference between recovered memory and false memory

Answer 2

1. No single set of symptoms indicative of childhood abuse 2. Unbiased therapist 3. Licensed practitioner

Answer 3

Conviction overturned | Civil suit filed -> court ruled she did not do it intentionally

Answer 4

Shots fired at car, man killed, passenger then assaulted. Description given to police. After 7 lineups and 11 years, finally gave positive ID of defendant. Attorney told expert witness that they were doing secret DNA testing Question raised What is the role of an expert witness? If know defendant is guilty, should they testify as to the reliability of science involved in case?

Answer 5

1. Beneficence & Non-maleficence 2. Fidelity & Responsibility 3. Integrity 4. Justice 5. Respect for people's rights & dignity

Answer 6

Strive to benefit those they serve | To do no harm

Answer 7

Establish relationships characterized by trust | Have professional & scientific responsibilities to society

Answer 8

In all activities, psychologist strive to be accurate, honest, and truthful

Answer 9

All persons are entitles to access to & benefit from the profession of psychology Psychologists should RECOGNIZE their biases and boundaries of competence

Answer 10

Respect rights & dignity of all people & enact safeguards to ensure protection of these rights

Answer 11

Relationships with clients Informed consent Maintaining competence Confidentiality

Answer 12

No sexual relationship with current client No sexual relationships with relatives or significant others of current client No client with former sexual relationship ONLY yes - after two years of therapy termination - considered nature, duration, and intensity of therapy - considered circumstance of therapy termination - considered client's personal history - considered client's current mental status - considered likelihood of adverse impact on the client - no statement or action took place during course of therapy suggesting or inviting post termination sexual or romantic relationship Excessive self-disclosure single most common precursor to therapist-client sex Pope & Vetter (1991) - tended to be females - most involved intimacies prior to termination - judged harm in at least 80% of cases of post termination sexual relationship - > harm = attempt/complete suicide, hospitalization, sued Retrospectively, former clients feel exploited - often victims of child abuse - lonely, isolated prior to relationship 70-90% of therapists been attracted to client -> 2-10% (and declining) sexual involvement Manage sexual feelings by consulting with colleagues ~5-10% disclose their sexual attraction (men more likely) Refrain from serving more than ONE role with client or close associates of client Exception: if can est. that rel. would NOT be expected to impair or risk exploitation or harm (need INFORMED CONSENT)

Answer 13

Inform - benefits of procedure - risks of procedure - what will happen if no procedure Holds up in court General - legal capacity to give consent - >minors: assent - >consent from others (parents, guardians, etc.) - court-ordered services - >inform client, NO consent needed - documentation Research - inform - >purpose of research, expected duration, benefits, procedures - >if deception, then debriefing - right to decline participation and withdrawal once study has begun Assessment - for assessments, evaluations, or diagnostic services - exceptions - >mandated by law or gov regulations - >routine edu, institutional, or org activities - >to eval "decisional capacity" Therapy - nature of anticipated course of therapy - any and all fees - involvement of 3rd parties - limits to confidentiality - trainees & supervision (not fully licensed, etc.) - generally recognized techniques - > if not gen. rec., must notify client - developing nature of treatment - potential risks involved - alternative treatments - voluntary nature of their participation - EXAMPLE: repressed memory recall tech.

Answer 14

Boundaries of competence -must be competent in area Maintaining competence - must maintain knowledge/ know the lit. - >conferences - >read appropriate journals - >consult with peers in field - >take classes if nec. Bases for scientific and professional judgements - needs to be scientific and prof. evidence for treatment - >NO anecdotes, or personal observation & beliefs

Answer 15

Content considered privileged communication ->NO disclosure of info about client WITHOUT client's expressed permission EXCEPTIONS 1. Mandated by law 2. To provide needed professional services 3. To obtain professional consultation 4. To obtain payment services 5. To protect client or another person from harm

Answer 16

Trouble. - potential harm for client - potential for getting sued

Answer 17

Freudian Client transfers feelings of a sign. person in their life to their therapist GOOD - can work out outside issues - can help to turn to healthy feelings

Answer 18

Therapist transfers own unconscious feelings onto their client Must be careful to be as OBJECTIVE as possible

Answer 19

``` Stanford prison experiment Milgram experiment (obedience) Little Albert (fear of anything white) ```