Ethical Frameworks in Psychological
Practice
Total Questions: 42
Easy Mcq (14 Questions)
Q1. What is the primary focus of deontological ethics in psychological interventions?
A. The consequences of actions on client welfare
B. Adherence to moral duties and rules regardless of outcomes
C. Maximizing overall happiness for the majority of clients
D. Flexibility in decision-making based on situational factors
Q2. Which ethical framework evaluates the morality of an action based on its outcomes?
A. Deontological ethics
B. Virtue ethics
C. Teleological ethics
D. Duty-based ethics
Q3. The term "deon" in deontological ethics is derived from which language and what does
it mean?
A. Latin; "law"
B. Greek; "duty"
C. Latin; "consequence"
D. Greek; "virtue"
Q4. Which of the following best exemplifies a deontological approach in psychological
practice?
A. Breaching confidentiality to prevent harm because it leads to better outcomes
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, B. Following confidentiality protocols strictly, regardless of potential benefits of
disclosure
C. Allocating resources to maximize benefits for the majority of clients
D. Adjusting treatment plans based on client preferences to improve satisfaction
Q5. What is the central tenet of teleological ethics?
A. Moral duties must always be followed
B. Actions are ethical if they can be universally applied
C. The morality of an action depends on its consequences
D. Ethical behavior is determined by personal virtues
Q6. The categorical imperative, proposed by Immanuel Kant, requires that one should:
A. Act to maximize happiness for the greatest number
B. Follow rules only when outcomes are favorable
C. Act according to maxims that can be universally applied
D. Prioritize client welfare over all other duties
Q7. Which principle is most closely associated with teleological ethics in psychology?
A. Duty-based ethics
B. Categorical imperative
C. Consequentialist reasoning
D. Absolute moral rules
Q8. How might a psychologist applying a utilitarian approach decide to allocate limited
resources?
A. Equally among all clients regardless of need
B. To interventions benefiting the largest number of clients
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Practice
Total Questions: 42
Easy Mcq (14 Questions)
Q1. What is the primary focus of deontological ethics in psychological interventions?
A. The consequences of actions on client welfare
B. Adherence to moral duties and rules regardless of outcomes
C. Maximizing overall happiness for the majority of clients
D. Flexibility in decision-making based on situational factors
Q2. Which ethical framework evaluates the morality of an action based on its outcomes?
A. Deontological ethics
B. Virtue ethics
C. Teleological ethics
D. Duty-based ethics
Q3. The term "deon" in deontological ethics is derived from which language and what does
it mean?
A. Latin; "law"
B. Greek; "duty"
C. Latin; "consequence"
D. Greek; "virtue"
Q4. Which of the following best exemplifies a deontological approach in psychological
practice?
A. Breaching confidentiality to prevent harm because it leads to better outcomes
1
, B. Following confidentiality protocols strictly, regardless of potential benefits of
disclosure
C. Allocating resources to maximize benefits for the majority of clients
D. Adjusting treatment plans based on client preferences to improve satisfaction
Q5. What is the central tenet of teleological ethics?
A. Moral duties must always be followed
B. Actions are ethical if they can be universally applied
C. The morality of an action depends on its consequences
D. Ethical behavior is determined by personal virtues
Q6. The categorical imperative, proposed by Immanuel Kant, requires that one should:
A. Act to maximize happiness for the greatest number
B. Follow rules only when outcomes are favorable
C. Act according to maxims that can be universally applied
D. Prioritize client welfare over all other duties
Q7. Which principle is most closely associated with teleological ethics in psychology?
A. Duty-based ethics
B. Categorical imperative
C. Consequentialist reasoning
D. Absolute moral rules
Q8. How might a psychologist applying a utilitarian approach decide to allocate limited
resources?
A. Equally among all clients regardless of need
B. To interventions benefiting the largest number of clients
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