CPLEE Exam - Set #4 Questions and
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APA 2002 Ethics Code - Standards v. Principles - ✔✔The general principles are
aspirational and set forth underlying principles that should direct the behavior of
psychologists. The 10 ethical standards are enforceable and provide the specific
guidelines for the ethical behavior of psychologists.
T or F: the Ethics Code applies only to psychologists' professional and scientific
activities - ✔✔True, the Ethics Code applies only to psychologists' professional and
scientific activities
What is stated in the Preamble? / What are the goals of the Ethics Code? - ✔✔The goal
of the Ethics code are the "welfare and protection of the individuals and groups with
whom psychologists work" and " the education of members, students and the public re:
ethical standards of the discipline."
Ethics Principle A- Beneficence and Nonmaleficence - ✔✔Psychs should strive to benefit
others and minimize harm. Includes the welfare of patients, students, animals and
human subjects.
Ethics Principle B - Fidelity and Responsibility - ✔✔Psychs should clarify roles and
manage conflicts; consultation and cooperation with others professionals is encouraged;
concern for ethical compliance of others
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, Ethics Principle C - Integrity - ✔✔Psychs should promote accuracy, honesty, and
truthfulness; uphold commitments; use deception with care
Ethics Principle D - Justice - ✔✔All persons should benefit from psychology and should
be treated equally; psychologists are cautioned to ensure their limitations don't result in
injustice
Ethics Principle E - Repsect for people's rights and dignity - ✔✔Includes respect for the
rights of privacy, confidentiality, self-determination and autonomy. Mandates
sensitivity to cultural diversity.
Ethical Standards - RESOLVING ETHICAL ISSUES: Conflict between ethics and law.
What does a psych do? - ✔✔When conflicts arise between ethics and the law,
psychologists should "clarify the nature of the conflict, make known their commitment
to the Ethics Code and take reasonable steps to resolve the conflict." consistent with the
Ethics code. This standard may not be used to justify violating human rights.
Ethical Standards - RESOLVING ETHICAL ISSUES: Informal resolution of ethical
violations-- What does psychologist do if she knows of an ethical violation by another
psychologist colleague? - ✔✔If a psychologist knows of an ethical violation by another
psychologist colleague, the psychologist should speak directly to the colleague,
assuming an "informal resolution" seems appropriate and confidentiality will not be
violated
Ethical Standards - RESOLVING ETHICAL ISSUES: Reporting ethical violations - What
happens if a psych's attempt at informal resolution fails? - ✔✔If the psychologist's
attempt at an informal resolution is unsuccessful or if the violation is inappropriate for
an informal resolution, the psychologist should take further action, such as referral to
an ethic committee or licensing board; such action should not be taken if confidentiality
rights would be violated
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Answers 100% Pass
APA 2002 Ethics Code - Standards v. Principles - ✔✔The general principles are
aspirational and set forth underlying principles that should direct the behavior of
psychologists. The 10 ethical standards are enforceable and provide the specific
guidelines for the ethical behavior of psychologists.
T or F: the Ethics Code applies only to psychologists' professional and scientific
activities - ✔✔True, the Ethics Code applies only to psychologists' professional and
scientific activities
What is stated in the Preamble? / What are the goals of the Ethics Code? - ✔✔The goal
of the Ethics code are the "welfare and protection of the individuals and groups with
whom psychologists work" and " the education of members, students and the public re:
ethical standards of the discipline."
Ethics Principle A- Beneficence and Nonmaleficence - ✔✔Psychs should strive to benefit
others and minimize harm. Includes the welfare of patients, students, animals and
human subjects.
Ethics Principle B - Fidelity and Responsibility - ✔✔Psychs should clarify roles and
manage conflicts; consultation and cooperation with others professionals is encouraged;
concern for ethical compliance of others
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, Ethics Principle C - Integrity - ✔✔Psychs should promote accuracy, honesty, and
truthfulness; uphold commitments; use deception with care
Ethics Principle D - Justice - ✔✔All persons should benefit from psychology and should
be treated equally; psychologists are cautioned to ensure their limitations don't result in
injustice
Ethics Principle E - Repsect for people's rights and dignity - ✔✔Includes respect for the
rights of privacy, confidentiality, self-determination and autonomy. Mandates
sensitivity to cultural diversity.
Ethical Standards - RESOLVING ETHICAL ISSUES: Conflict between ethics and law.
What does a psych do? - ✔✔When conflicts arise between ethics and the law,
psychologists should "clarify the nature of the conflict, make known their commitment
to the Ethics Code and take reasonable steps to resolve the conflict." consistent with the
Ethics code. This standard may not be used to justify violating human rights.
Ethical Standards - RESOLVING ETHICAL ISSUES: Informal resolution of ethical
violations-- What does psychologist do if she knows of an ethical violation by another
psychologist colleague? - ✔✔If a psychologist knows of an ethical violation by another
psychologist colleague, the psychologist should speak directly to the colleague,
assuming an "informal resolution" seems appropriate and confidentiality will not be
violated
Ethical Standards - RESOLVING ETHICAL ISSUES: Reporting ethical violations - What
happens if a psych's attempt at informal resolution fails? - ✔✔If the psychologist's
attempt at an informal resolution is unsuccessful or if the violation is inappropriate for
an informal resolution, the psychologist should take further action, such as referral to
an ethic committee or licensing board; such action should not be taken if confidentiality
rights would be violated
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