Decoding the Ethics Code A Practical Guide for Psychologists, Fisher - Exam Preparation Test Bank (Downloadable Doc)

Chapter 1: A Code of Ethics for Psychology




Multiple Choice



1. The Ethics Code strives to reflect both the ________________ and __________________ of
ethical decisions made by members of the profession.

a. aspirations, logical aspects

b. aspirations, practical aspects

c. values, logical aspects

d. values, practical aspects.

Ans: B

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Beginnings
Question Type: MC




2. The APA Ethics Code was developed for all the following, except:

a. to ensure public welfare

b. to promote sound relationships among professionals

c. to encourage highest endeavors of psychologists

d. to punish unethical psychologists

Ans: D

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Beginnings
Question Type: MC

,3. A core value of the discipline of psychology is the ____________ and ____________ of the
individuals and groups with whom psychologists work.

a. welfare, benefit

b. good, protection

c. welfare, protection

d. good, benefit

Ans: C

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Establishing the Integrity of a Profession
Question Type: MC




4. Which of the following was a purpose for establishing an Ethics Code?

a. To punish psychologists

b. To gain the public trust

c. To codify a set of regulations and laws for psychology

d. To suggest what psychologists might do in practice

Ans: B

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: The Purpose of the Ethics Code
Question Type: MC



5. An Ethics Code should reflect:

a. the moral principles of individual psychologists

b. the moral principles underlying values of the profession

c. the moral principles underlying the policy of the profession

d. the moral principles of society

Ans : B

Cognitive Domain : Comprehension

,Answer Location : Enforcement Value

Question Type : MC



6. An aspirational code is composed of:

a. statements of broadly worded ideals

b. principles that define with precision right and wrong behavior

c. ethical principles with explicit interpretations

d. a set of standards that describe required behaviors

Ans: A

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Enforcement Value
Question Type: MC




7. An educational code is composed of:

a. statements of broadly worded ideals

b. principles that define with precision right and wrong behavior

c. ethical principles with explicit interpretations

d. a set of standards that describe required behaviors

Ans: D

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Enforcement Value
Question Type: MC




8. The Ethics Code contains how many general standard sections:

a. 5

b. 6

c. 7

, d. 10

Ans: B

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: General and Area-Specific Standards
Question Type: MC




9. The Ethics Code contains how many sections reflecting specialized activities of psychologists:

a. 4

b. 6

c. 7

d. 8

Ans: A

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: General and Area-Specific Standards
Question Type: MC




10. One of the changes that occurred to the APA Ethics Code in the 2002 and the 2010 revisions
include:

a. gradually combining aspirational principles with general guidelines and ethical standards

b. gradually combining aspirational principles with ethical standards

c. maintaining a distinction between aspirational principles and enforceable standards

d. creating clear distinction between aspirational principles and ethical standards

Ans: C

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Enforceable Value
Question Type: MC