Deck 4: Ethical Decision Making

Question 1

One way of viewing ethics is that it is a continuum, with on one end being "do no harm" and the other end being ______.

A) Unobtainable
B) Aspirational
C) Post-conventional
D) Metaethical

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The most common violation or compliant against therapists is:

A) Inappropriate assessment procedure.
B) Lack of professional competence.
C) Confidentiality.
D) Boundary violations.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

If you had a client that was a police officer and you asked her to fix a ticket you got, that would be an example of a(n):

A) Inappropriate assessment procedure.
B) Lack of professional competence.
C) Confidentiality.
D) Boundary violation.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

If you were applying for disability but were denied because of the psychological assessment you received, you might complain to the standards and ethics board about:

A) Inappropriate assessment procedures.
B) Lack of professional competence.
C) Confidentiality.
D) Boundary violations.

Question 5

Interestingly, psychologists are _____ likely than/as physicians to rate sexual boundary issues as unethical.

A) more
B) less
C) just as
D) far less

Question 6

The decision that became the precedent for when one should waive confidentiality due to patient health is the:

A) Access agreement.
B) Tarasoff decision.
C) Berkley decision.
D) Practice guideline.

Question 7

Rules on how to handle certain predictable professional responsibilities are known as the:

A) Access agreement.
B) Tarasoff decision.
C) Berkley decision.
D) Practice guidelines.

Question 8

The rule that psychologists should only be assessing and conducting research with specific populations based on training and education falls under which rule?

A) Boundaries of competence
B) Withholding
C) Informed consent
D) Testimonials

Question 9

The requirement that you must provide a patient with their records if he asks them (even if he owes you money) falls under which rule?

A) Boundaries of competence
B) Withholding
C) Informed consent
D) Testimonials

Question 10

Very general lists of prescriptions for professional behavior with a high moral standard are known as:

A) Access agreements
B) Tarasoff decisions
C) Codes of ethics
D) Practice guidelines

Question 11

In regards to guidelines for child custody evaluations in divorce proceedings, the professional performing the evaluation should:

A) Use only one methods of data collection.
B) Give opinions regarding those that have not been evaluated.
C) Get informed consent.
D) Not take into consideration personal or societal biases.

Question 12

In terms of the four ethical principals of the APA code of ethics, psychologists should not only strive to do no harm, but help others. This falls under which code of ethics?

A) Beneficence
B) Fidelity
C) Integrity
D) Respect

Question 13

In terms of the four ethical principals of the APA code of ethics, psychologists should establish relationships of trust with those with whom they work. This falls under which code of ethics?

A) Beneficence
B) Fidelity
C) Integrity
D) Respect

Question 14

In terms of the four ethical principals of the APA code of ethics, sensitivity and awareness of -isms (i.e., sexism, racism, etc.) falls under which code of ethics?

A) Beneficence
B) Fidelity
C) Integrity
D) Respect

Question 15

In terms of the four ethical principals of the CPA code of ethics, informed consent falls under which code of ethics?

A) Respect for the dignity of persons
B) Responsible caring
C) Integrity in relationships
D) Responsibility to society

Question 16

In terms of the four ethical principals of the CPA code of ethics, keeping good records would fall under which code of ethics?

A) Respect for the dignity of persons
B) Responsible caring
C) Integrity in relationships
D) Responsibility to society

Question 17

In terms of the four ethical principals of the CPA code of ethics, understanding the rules and ethics of the filed would fall under which code of ethics?

A) Respect for the dignity of persons
B) Responsible caring
C) Integrity in relationships
D) Responsibility to society

Question 18

In terms of the four ethical principals of the CPA code of ethics, doing research falls under which code of ethics?

A) Respect for the dignity of persons
B) Responsible caring
C) Integrity in relationships
D) Responsibility to society

Question 19

If a therapist is seeing a couple for therapy and one of the participants admits individually that she is cheating, the therapist will need to clarify what principals apply to the situation. In regards to the steps of ethical decision-making, this represents which step?

A) Identification of relevant issues
B) Consideration of personal bias
C) Prevention of future occurrences
D) Analysis of risk and benefit

Question 20

If a client in couples therapy individually reveals that he is are cheating and the therapist has, himself, been cheated on in the past, he may need to be cognizant of that in regards to decision-making. Among the steps of ethical decision-making, this represents which step?

A) Identification of relevant issues
B) Consideration of personal bias
C) Prevention of future occurrences
D) Analysis of risk and benefit

Question 21

If one of the partners in couples therapy reveals individually that she is cheating, the therapist will need to come up with a plan to deal with the infidelity while considering the relationship she has with both halves of the dyad. In the steps of ethical decision-making, this represents which step?

A) Identification of relevant issues
B) Consideration of personal bias
C) Prevention of future occurrences
D) Analysis of risk and benefit

Question 22

Briefly describe the constructs of reliability and validity. If you have to pick one, which would it be and why?

Question 23

Briefly discuss the role a clinical psychologist may play in creating custody and access reports and recommendations.

Question 24

List and briefly describe the four ethical principals of the APA code of ethics. Please provide an example of each.

Question 25

List and briefly describe the four ethical principals of the CPA code of ethics. Please provide an example of each.

Question 26

List and describe the ten steps in ethical decision-making.