CPLEE - The Ethics Code: Ethical Standard 1 - Resolving Ethical Issues
Psychologists should take steps to correct the misuse or misrepresentation of their work. If their work is used or presented in a misleading or unethical manner by others, they have a responsibility to address and attempt to resolve the situation appropriately.
1.01: Psychologists should take steps to correct the ___________________ or _____________________ of their work.
Key Terms
1.01: Psychologists should take steps to correct the ___________________ or _____________________ of their work.
Misuse
Misrepresentation
1.02: When conflicts arise between ethics and law, regulations, or other governing legal authority, psychologists should “clarify the nature of the conflict, make known their _____________________________, and take reasonable steps to ______________________” in a manner consistent with the ethics code. The code explicitly states that psychologists may never use this standard “to justify or defend violating human rights.”
Commitment to the Ethics Code
Resolve the conflict
1.03: When conflicts occur between the Ethics Code and the demands of an ____________________, psychologists should “clarify the nature of the conflict, make known their commitment to the Ethics Code, and take reasonable steps to resolve the conflict” in a manner consistent with the Ethics Code. The code explicitly states that psychologists may never use this standard “to justify or defend violating human rights.”
Organization.
1.04: If psychologists know of an ethical violation by another psychologist, they should ______________________, assuming an “________________” seems appropriate and confidentiality will not be violated.
Speak directly to the colleague
“Informal resolution”
1.05: If the attempt at an informal resolution is unsuccessful, or if the violation is inappropriate for an informal resolution (e.g., _________________ has occurred or may occur), psychologists should take further action, such as referral to ethics committees or licensing boards. However, such action should not be taken if _____________________ will be violated, or if the psychologists were retained to review the work of another psychologist whose conduct was in question.
Substantial harm
Confidentiality rights
Whether a psychologist may address a colleague’s unethical conduct is contingent upon whether the information was obtained via report by a patient or the psychologist’s ____________________ (or other means). Whether a psychologist addresses the unethical conduct informally or formally is dictated by the _____________________.
Direct observation
Severity of the offense
Related Flashcard Decks
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1.01: Psychologists should take steps to correct the ___________________ or _____________________ of their work. |
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1.02: When conflicts arise between ethics and law, regulations, or other governing legal authority, psychologists should “clarify the nature of the conflict, make known their _____________________________, and take reasonable steps to ______________________” in a manner consistent with the ethics code. The code explicitly states that psychologists may never use this standard “to justify or defend violating human rights.” |
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1.03: When conflicts occur between the Ethics Code and the demands of an ____________________, psychologists should “clarify the nature of the conflict, make known their commitment to the Ethics Code, and take reasonable steps to resolve the conflict” in a manner consistent with the Ethics Code. The code explicitly states that psychologists may never use this standard “to justify or defend violating human rights.” | Organization. |
1.04: If psychologists know of an ethical violation by another psychologist, they should ______________________, assuming an “________________” seems appropriate and confidentiality will not be violated. |
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1.05: If the attempt at an informal resolution is unsuccessful, or if the violation is inappropriate for an informal resolution (e.g., _________________ has occurred or may occur), psychologists should take further action, such as referral to ethics committees or licensing boards. However, such action should not be taken if _____________________ will be violated, or if the psychologists were retained to review the work of another psychologist whose conduct was in question. |
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Whether a psychologist may address a colleague’s unethical conduct is contingent upon whether the information was obtained via report by a patient or the psychologist’s ____________________ (or other means). Whether a psychologist addresses the unethical conduct informally or formally is dictated by the _____________________. |
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1.06: Failure to cooperate with an ethics investigation, whether by APA or a state psychological association, constitutes an _____________________ in and of itself. APA cannot suspend or revoke a psychologist’s license; however, they can inform the state goard of any complaints received, and any action taken against a psychologist. | Ethical violation. |
1.07: Psychologists should not file, or encourage the filing of, _____________________ that deliberately disregard the facts of a situation. | Ethics complaints. |
1.08: Psychologists should not discriminate against a person because he or she has been _________________________________ (e.g., discrimination in hiring or promotion). However, psychologists are permitted to take action based on the outcome of such proceedings. | The subject of an ethics complaint. |