EPPP – Ethics (Latest Updates)
Questions and Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct (Verified Answers)
Psychologists can use animals in research if what 2 conditions are met? - correct
answer 1. It is in compliance with current federal; state; and local laws and regulations;
and with professional standards; 2. Reasonable efforts are made to minimize
discomfort; infection; illness; and pain to animals
Psychologists are required to work within the boundaries of their ; which can be based
on their education; training; supervised experience; consultation; study; or professional
experience. - correct answer Competence
What course of action should you take if you discover a colleague has been violating an
ethical standard that puts no clients in direct harm? - correct answer Attempt to
resolve the problem informally by discussing the matter with the offender
When should a psychologist make a formal report to the Ethics Committee; state
licensing board; or other appropriate authority regarding unethical behavior by a
,colleague? - correct answer "When the problem involves ""substantial harm"" and is
not appropriate for an informal resolution or has not been resolved satisfactorily by an
attempt at an informal resolution"
Always takes precedence over the need to educate or punish an offending
psychologist; which must always be considered before filing a complaint. - correct
answer Client Confidentiality
When recording voices/images in research; when is informed consent not required? -
correct answer When the research consists solely of naturalistic observations in
public places; and it is not anticipated that the recording will be used in a manner that
could cause personal identification or harm
Describe the nature of informed consent when research involves recording
voices/images and deception. - correct answer Informed consent is provided during
debriefing
, What is the legal concept that protects a client's confidentiality in the context of legal
proceedings? - correct answer Privilege
Typically;is the holder of the privilege. - correct answer The client
What has the data on sexual misconduct by therapists consistently shown? - correct
answer Male therapists violate much more than female therapists; and they are
usually older (42-44 y/o) than the female clients (30-33 y/o) they become involved
with
What relationships have been found between risk for sexual misconduct and
theoretical orientation; professional experience;or education? - correct answer None
(Pope et al.; 1993)
When can a psychologist use client testimonials? - correct answer When they are not
solicited from current therapy clients or other persons who; because of their
circumstances; are vulnerable to undue influence
Questions and Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct (Verified Answers)
Psychologists can use animals in research if what 2 conditions are met? - correct
answer 1. It is in compliance with current federal; state; and local laws and regulations;
and with professional standards; 2. Reasonable efforts are made to minimize
discomfort; infection; illness; and pain to animals
Psychologists are required to work within the boundaries of their ; which can be based
on their education; training; supervised experience; consultation; study; or professional
experience. - correct answer Competence
What course of action should you take if you discover a colleague has been violating an
ethical standard that puts no clients in direct harm? - correct answer Attempt to
resolve the problem informally by discussing the matter with the offender
When should a psychologist make a formal report to the Ethics Committee; state
licensing board; or other appropriate authority regarding unethical behavior by a
,colleague? - correct answer "When the problem involves ""substantial harm"" and is
not appropriate for an informal resolution or has not been resolved satisfactorily by an
attempt at an informal resolution"
Always takes precedence over the need to educate or punish an offending
psychologist; which must always be considered before filing a complaint. - correct
answer Client Confidentiality
When recording voices/images in research; when is informed consent not required? -
correct answer When the research consists solely of naturalistic observations in
public places; and it is not anticipated that the recording will be used in a manner that
could cause personal identification or harm
Describe the nature of informed consent when research involves recording
voices/images and deception. - correct answer Informed consent is provided during
debriefing
, What is the legal concept that protects a client's confidentiality in the context of legal
proceedings? - correct answer Privilege
Typically;is the holder of the privilege. - correct answer The client
What has the data on sexual misconduct by therapists consistently shown? - correct
answer Male therapists violate much more than female therapists; and they are
usually older (42-44 y/o) than the female clients (30-33 y/o) they become involved
with
What relationships have been found between risk for sexual misconduct and
theoretical orientation; professional experience;or education? - correct answer None
(Pope et al.; 1993)
When can a psychologist use client testimonials? - correct answer When they are not
solicited from current therapy clients or other persons who; because of their
circumstances; are vulnerable to undue influence
