Which of the following is defined as the branch of psychology that is concerned with
establishing the principles of right and wrong behavior?
A.
morals
B.
ethics
C.
behavior
D.
actions
b
A code of ethics aids psychologists in the following ways except in __________.
A.
establishing professional integrity
B.
gaining public trust
C.
establishing a baseline
D.
establishing no enforceable values
d
The five general principles from the APA are meant to __________.
A.
be enforceable rules
B.
be posted in every office
C.
guide and inspire good conduct
D.
stand up in court
C.
guide and inspire good conduct
The group responsible for punishing ethical violations among psychologists is the
__________.
A.
APA ethics committee
B.
police
C.
court system
D.
patients' union
A.
, Because much of the research in psychology was done by males on males, an
argument can be made that psychology is __________.
A.
racist
B.
sexist
C.
ageist
D.
ethnocentric
b
Since a Western set of values guides the definition of "normal," psychological research
can be considered __________.
A.
sexist
B.
ageist
C.
ethnocentric
D.
racist
c
A code of ethics for psychologists helps to do all of the following except __________.
A.
establish baselines
B.
establish public doubt
C.
establish professional integrity
D.
establish enforcement
b
Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.
Bernice is conducting a study on how homelessness affects mental disorders. Her study
was conducted with no errors and the research would be clearly helpful to many people.
During the study, Bernice appeared repulsed by her subjects and wore gloves and a
face mask when interacting directly with them.
Which of the following principles of psychology or codes of conduct did Bernice violate?
Beneficence and Nonmaleficence
Fidelity and Responsibility
Respect for People's Rights and Dignity
Competence
Respect for People's Rights and Dignity