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    Fisher , Decoding The Ethics Code, 4e Instructor Resource C hapter 1 : A Code of Ethics for Psychology Multiple Choice 1. The Ethics Code strives to reflect both the ________________ and __________________ of ethical decisions made by members of the profession. a. aspirations , logical aspects b. aspirations , practical aspects c. values , logical aspects d. values , practical aspects . Ans: B Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Beginnings Question Type: MC 2. The APA Ethics Code was developed for all the following , except : a. t o ensure public welfare b. t o promote sound relationships among professionals c. t o encourage highest endeavors of psychologists d. t o punish unethical psychologists Ans: D Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Beginnings Question Type: MC 3. A core value of the discipline of psychology is the ____________ and ____________ of the individuals and groups with whom psychologists work. a. welfare , benefit b. good , protection c. welfare , protection d. good , benefit Ans: C Cognitive Domain: K nowledge Answer Location: Establishing the Integrity of a Profession Question Type: MC 4. Which of the following was a purpose for establishing an Ethics Code ? a. T o punish psychologists b. T o gain the public trust c. T o codify a set of regulations and laws for psychology d. T o suggest what psychologists might do in practice Ans: B Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: The Purpose of the Ethics Code Question Type: MC 5. An Ethics Code should reflect: a. the moral principles of individual psychologists b. the moral principles underlying values of the profession c. the moral principles underlying the policy of the profession

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    Fisher , Decoding The Ethics Code, 4e Instructor Resource d. the moral principles of society Ans : B Cognitive Domain : Comprehension Answer Location : Enforcement Value Question Type : MC 6 . An aspirational code is composed of: a. statements of broadly worded ideals b. principles that define with precision right and wrong behavior c. ethical principles with explicit interpretations d. a set of standards that describe required behaviors Ans: A Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Enforcement Value Question Type: MC 7 . An educational code is composed of: a. statements of broadly worded ideals b. principles that define with precision right and wrong behavior c. ethical principles with explicit interpretations d. a set of standards that describe required behaviors Ans: D Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Enforcement Value Question Type: MC 8 . The Ethics Code contains how many general standard sections: a. 5 b. 6 c. 7 d. 10 Ans: B Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: General and Area - Specific Standards Question Type: MC 9 . The Ethics Code contains how many sections reflecting specialized activities of psychologists: a. 4 b. 6 c. 7 d. 8 Ans: A Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: General and Area - Specific Standards Question Type: MC 10 . One of the changes that occurred to the APA Ethics Code in the 2002 and the 2010 revisions include: a. gradually combining aspirational principles with general guidelines and ethical standards b. gradually combining aspirational principles with ethical standards c. maintaining a distinction between aspirational principles and enforceable standards d. creating clear distinction between aspirational principles and ethical standards Ans: C

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    Fisher , Decoding The Ethics Code, 4e Instructor Resource Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Enforceable Value Question Type: MC 1 1 . In the past, psychologists ’ involvement in torture has been viewed by some as : a. i nconsistent with the Ethics Code b. c onsistent with the Ethics Code c. i nconsistent with the code if psychologist serving as a consultant d. c onsistent with the Ethics Code if psychologist serving as a consultant Ans: D Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: The 2010 Amendments: The Controversy Over Psychologists ’ Involvement in Inhumane Military Interrogations Question Type: MC 1 2 . Dr. S has been a consultant for the CIA for many years. She has been asked to consult on an interrogation that she has been told will contain harsh interrogation methods. If Dr. S agrees to consult, her participation will be considered ____________ under the APA Ethics Code . a. ethical if not illegal b. unethical c. permissible d. permissible if not illegal Ans: B Cognitive Domain: Analysis Answer Location: The 2010 Amendments: The Controversy Over Psychologists ’ Involvement in Inhumane Military Interrogations Question Type: MC 1 3 . Forensic psychologists must conform their work to: a. relevant general and area - specific standards of the Ethics Code b. relevant general standards of the Ethics Code c. area - specific standards of the Ethics Code d. are not governed by APA code Ans: A Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Where are Standards that Apply to Activities in Forensic Psychology? Question Type: MC 1 4 . The area of the APA Ethics Code that applies to psychologists ’ involvement with HMOs is: a. all standards b. general standards only c. area - specific standards d. standards on record keeping and fees Ans: A Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Where are the Standards that Apply to Psychologists ’ Involvement with Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)? Question Type: MC

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    Fisher , Decoding The Ethics Code, 4e Instructor Resource 1 5 . Psychologists ’ responsibilities under the Affordable Care Act (ACA): a. are not covered under the Ethics Code b. are covered by some standards under the Ethics Code c. are covered by multiple standards in the Ethics Code d. are covered by one standard in the Ethics Code Ans: C Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Where are the Standards that Apply to Psychologists ’ Responsibilities Under the ACA. Question Type: MC 1 6 . Informed consent is seen as the primary means of ensuring the _____________ and ___________ of those with whom psychologists work. a. rights , privacy b. welfare , privacy c. safety , welfare d. rights , welfare Ans: D Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Informed Consent for Research, Assessment and Therapy Question Type: MC 1 7 . Dr. J has a thriving psychotherapy practice. An individual of Haitian descent comes to his office to request therapy. Dr. J refuses to accept the individual stating that he doesn ’ t treat Haitians. Dr. J ’ s has violated which of the APA standards ? a. Standard 3.03, O t her Harassment b. Standard 3.01 , Unfair Discrimination c. Standard 3.02 , Sexual Harassment d. Standard 3.01 , Standard 3.03 Ans: D Cognitive Domain: Analysis Answer Location: Are There Ethical Standards Specific to issues of Individuals and Cultural Diversity? Question Type: MC 1 8 . Informed consent should be obtained when the psychologist is engaged in: a. therapy only b. assessment only c. therapy, assessment , and research d. research only Ans: C Cognitive Domain: Analysis Answer Location: Informed Consent for Research, Assessment , and Therapy Question Type: MC 1 9 . Informed consent may be unfeasible in all of the following, except : a. anonymous research surveys b. assessments to determine decisional capacity c. emergency treatment d. psychotherapy involving couples Ans: D Cognitive Domain: Analysis Answer Location: Dispensing with Informed Consent Question Type: MC

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    Fisher , Decoding The Ethics Code, 4e Instructor Resource 20 . Dr. P ’ s new client has just informed her that the client had a sexual relationship with her former therapy. Dr. P ’ s is required to: a. attempt to resolve the ethical violation with the offending therapist, if possible b. attempt to resolve the ethical violation with the offending therapist, if it does not violate confidentiality c. formally report the ethics violation d. formally report the ethics violation, if it does not violate confidentiality Ans: D Cognitive Domain: Analysis Answer Location: Under the Ethics Code, a re Psychologists Obligated to Report Ethics Code Violations of Others? Question Type: MC True/False 1. The final draft of the first APA Ethics Code was adopted in 1952 and published in 1953. Ans: True Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Beginnings Question Type: TF 2 . According to Hobbs, t he Ethics Code was designed to control psychologists ’ behavior. Ans: False Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Beginnings Question Type: TF 3. One purpose of the Ethics Code is to provide a guide to what psychologists should reasonably expect of themselves and others. Ans: True Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Education and Professional Socialization Question Type: TF 4. A profession that demonstrates it can monitor itself is more vulnerable to external regulation. Ans: False Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Enforcement Value Question Type: TF 5. The current Ethics Code was first approved in 2002 and with two standards revised in 2010. Ans: True Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Aspirational Principles and Enforceable Standards Question Type: TF 6. The advent of Internet - mediated search has had no influence on the revisions to the current code. Ans: False Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

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    Fisher , Decoding The Ethics Code, 4e Instructor Resource Answer Location: Aspirational Principles and Enforceable Standards Question Type: TF 7. The APA Ethics Code may be enforced by the APA Ethics Committee only. Ans: False Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Why Does the Ethics Code Separate General Principles from Enforceable Standards? Question Type: TF 8. Forensic psychologists engage in activities such as assessment, treatment, teaching, research, consultation , and public statements. Ans: True Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Where are Standards that Apply to Activities in Forensic Psychology? Question Type: TF 9. The Ethics Code does not apply to psychology faculty. Ans: False Cognitive Domain: Programs and Psychology Faculty Answer Location: Knowledge Question Type: TF 10. A psychologist must always obtain informed consent. Ans: False Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Informed Consent for Research, Assessment, and Therapy Question Type: TF Short Answer 1. What is the purpose of General Principles in the APA Ethics Code ? Ans: The General Principles provide a conceptual framework that expresses the aspirational values of the common community of psychologist. They impart core moral values reflecting the highest ideals of the profession; promoting the welfare and protecting the rights of others, doing no harm, and acting faithfully and responsibly with integrity and fairness. Cognitive Domain: Analysis Answer Location: Why does the Ethics Code Separate General Principles from Enforceable Standards? Question Type: SA 2. What is informed consent? Ans: Informed consent is the primary means of ensuring the rights and welfare of those with whom psychologists work. Informed consent is designed to ensure that research participants and clients/patients are provided with sufficient information to rationally and voluntarily decide whether they wish to participate in research or to receive psychological services. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Informed Consent for Research, Assessment, and Therapy Question Type: SA

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    Fisher , Decoding The Ethics Code, 4e Instructor Resource 3. When may informed consent be not necessary? Give examples. Ans: Informed consent may not be necessary when it is not needed to protect the rights and welfare of those with whom psycho lo gists work. Examples of this include some forms of research, such as anonymous online surveys. Informed consent may not be feasible when conducting capacity evaluations for the courts. It may also be unfeasible in emergency situations, or when treatment is mandated by law. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Dispensing with Informed Consent Question Type: SA 4. When working with diverse populations, what must a psychologist do? Ans: A psychologist must ensure fair treatment for all individuals and groups regardless of age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, or socioeconomic status. Psychologist must obtain the necessary competencies to work effectively with diverse populations and are prohibited from engaging in unfair discrimination or harassment. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Are t here Ethical Standards Specific to Issues of Individual and Cultural Diversity? Question Type: SA 5. When should a psychologist formally report an ethical violation? Ans: When psychologists learn about a potential violation by another psychologist, they must attempt to resolve it informally by bringing the matter to the attention of the other psychologist. This may be done if a resolution appears to be appropriate and the confidentiality rights of a patient or client is not violated. However, if the violation has or is likely to result in harm, an informal resolution is not appropriate. The psychologist would then need to formally report the violation, if it does not violate client confidentiality. Cognitive Domain: Analysis Answer Location: Under the Ethics Code, a re Psychologists Obligated to Report Ethics Code Violations of Others? Question Type: SA Essay 1. Dr. B has been a consultant for the military for a number of years. He has recently been asked to consult in the development of new information - gathering processes for national security. What ethical dilemmas does Dr. B face? Ans: The key points that should be covered are: • R eview of the history of psychologists in this role • D iscussion of the conflict between ethics and law • A ddress the question of would the position involve developing procedures that permit torture and other violations of human rights • W ould Dr. B be in violation of Standard 1.02 and 1.03 if he accepts the position Cognitive Domain: A nalysis Answer Location: The 2010 Amendments: The Controversy Over Psychologists ’ Involvement in Inhumane Military Interrogations Question Type: E SS 2. Describe the controversy over psychologists ’ involvement in military interrogations . Ans: The key points that should be covered include: • H istory of psychologist as consultants to the military

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    Fisher , Decoding The Ethics Code, 4e Instructor Resource • C onflict of ethics and law for psychologists serving in consult ati ve roles to interrogation and information - gathering processes for national security - related purposes. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: The 2010 Amendments: The Controversy Over Psychologists ’ Involvement in Inhumane Military Interrogations Question Type: E SS 3. Describe the method used by Nicholas Hobbs in developing the Ethics Code . Ans: The key points that should be covered include: • D iscussion of the “ critical incident method ” • T he concept of group dynamics as applied in this process Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Beginnings Question Type: ESS 4. Discuss four purposes for psychology to have an Ethics Code and how they improve the field of psychology. Ans: The key points that should be covered include: • Establishing integrity: the adoption of a set of core values provides a common purpose and enhances public confidence in individuals practicing in the field of psychology • Education and professional socialization: provides a guide for what psychologists should expect from themselves and others; as a deterrent from engaging in unethical behavior; assists faculty and supervisors to instruct graduate students in the values and principles of the practice of psychology • Public Trust: establishing a code of ethics for professionals allows the public to have greater trust in professionals and standards by which the public can evaluate the professionalism of psychologists • Enforcement Value: demonstrates that the field can monitor itself and provides standards by which psychologists can defend their decisions to institutions, courts, and government agencies Cognitive Domain: Analysis Answer Location: The Purpose of an Ethics Code Question Type: ESS 5. Discuss the difference between the General Principles and the Enforceable Standards. Ans: The key points that should be covered include: • T he general principles are a framework that expresses the underlying core values of the field of psychology; imparts the moral values and high ideals for psychologists in working with clients; should include what these values are, i.e. promoting the welfare and protecting the rights of clients • T he purpose for the enforceable standards, including the reasons such as explicit statements of ethical behavior, sufficient notice of the behaviors required Cognitive Domain: Analysis Answer Location: Format and Distinctive Features of the APA Ethics Code Question Type: ESS

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    Fisher, Decoding The Ethics Code, 4e Instructor Resource Chapter 2 : The Introduction and Applicability Section, Preamble, and General Principles: What Do They mean? Multiple Choice 1. The Ethics Code contains: a. a Preamble and General Standards b. a n Introduction and Applicability Section and General Standards c. a n Introduction and Appl i cability Section, Preamble , and General Standards and enforceable standards d. a Preamble, General Standards , and enforceable standards Ans: C Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: The Introduction to the Applicability Section, Preamble , and General Principles Question Type: MC 2. The Ethics Code always applies to: a. APA members and student affiliate members b. APA members c. APA members, student affiliates , and faculty d. APA members, student affiliates, faculty , and psychology students Ans: A Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: To Whom Does the Ethics Code Apply? Question Type: MC 3. Dr. L, an APA member , received notice from the APA Ethics Code that an ethics charge has been made against her. Dr. L responded to the committee by stating that she has not read the Ethics Code, so was unaware that her activity was unethical. Dr. L may: a. use this as a defense to the charge of unethical behavior b. not use this as a defense to the charge of unethical behavior c. use this as an excuse for her unethical behavior d. not use this as an excuse for her unethical behavior Ans: B Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: To What Does the Ethics Code Apply? Question Type: MC 4. Dr. M had his driver ’ s license revoked due to excessive use of his cell phone while driving. If this action is reported to the Ethics Committee, they will: a. revoke Dr. M ’ s psychology license b. sanction Dr. M c. do nothing to Dr. M d. reprimand Dr. M Ans: C Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: To What Does the Ethics Code Apply Question Type: MC 5. To engage in ethical behavior, a psychologist needs to: a. keep personal values and ethical standards separate

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    Fisher, Decoding The Ethics Code, 4e Instructor Resource b. replace personal values with ethical standards c. keep moral values and ethical standards separate d. integrate moral and personal values with ethical standards Ans: D Cognitive Domain: Analysis Answer Location: Professional versus Personal Values Question Type: MC 6. The language of the Ethics Code needs to have ____________, be ______________ across roles and responsibilities of psychologists, and to _______________ good practice. a. clarity, applicable, enhance b. clarity, enhance, applicable c. specificity, applicable, enhance d. specificity, enhance, applicable Ans: A Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: What is the Relevance of Specific Language Used in the Ethics Code? Question Type: MC 7. Some generally accepted ethical values were not included in the ethics code because: a. the language of the values were too specific b. the language of the values do not provide due notice of unethical behavior c. the language of the values were too demeaning d. the language of the values did not apply to unethical behavior Ans: B Cognitive Domain: Analysis Answer Location: Applicability Across Diverse Roles and Contexts Question Type: MC 8. A modifier is a ______________ or ____________ that qualifies the meaning of an ethical rule. a. sentence, explanation b. sentence, phrase c. word, phrase d. word, sentence Ans: C Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: The Use of Modifiers Question Type: MC 9. All of the following are modifiers used in the Ethics Code, except : a. appropriate b. potentially c. attempt to d. despite Ans: D Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: The Use of Modifiers Question Type: MC 10. Dr. C committed an ethical violation that is not of the kind likely to cause harm to another person . He may receive which of the following from the Ethics Committee:

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    Fisher, Decoding The Ethics Code, 4e Instructor Resource a. Censure b. Reprimand c. Expulsion d. Stipulated Resignation Ans: B Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Sanctions Question Type: MC 11. The Ethics Committee may issue a ____________ if the violation was of a kind likely to cause harm to another person, but not likely to cause substantial harm to another person or to the profession and was not otherwise of sufficient gravity as to warrant or more severe sanction. a. r eprimand b. c ensure c. e xpulsion d. s tipulated resignation Ans: B Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Sanctions Question Type: MC 12. The Ethics Committee may also issue all the following directives, except : a. to c ease and desist from an activity b. to o btain supervision c. to seek additional training d. to take specific medication Ans: D Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Sanctions Question Type: MC 13. The following parts of the APA Ethics Code may be used by other bodies regulating the ethical science and practice of psychology: a. t he General Principles b. t he Ethical Standards c. t he Ethical Standards and the General Principles d. n one Ans: B Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: How is the Ethics Code Related to Sanctions by Other Bodies? Question Type: MC 14. Dr. S has just received notification that a charge of unethical behavior has been made against her. She will be in violation of the ethics code if she: a. w rites a letter to the Ethics Committee b. a sks the Ethics Committee to stay the ethics process c. s eeks advice from an attorney d. f ails to respond to the Ethics Committee Ans: D Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Ethics Complaints Question Type: MC

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    Fisher, Decoding The Ethics Code, 4e Instructor Resource 15. Koocher & Keith - Spiegel (2013) advise psychologists handle complaints in the following manner, except : a. to g ather facts to determine the nature of the complaint b. to c ontact the complainant directly c. to r espond personally to an inquiry d. to understand the consequences of any offered settlement Ans: B Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Need to Know: What to do when you receive an ethics complaint Question Type: MC 16. Dr. Z has been convicted of criminal activity. He has violated which of the following specific Ethical Standards ? a. Standard 3.01, Unfair Discrimination b. Standard 3.10b, Informed Consent c. None d. Standard 9.11, Maintaining Test Security Ans: C Cognitive Domain: Analysis Answer Location: Compliance with the Law Question Type: MC 17. All of the following require compliance with the law , except : a. Standard 3.10b, Informed Consent b. Standard 2.01, Competence c. Standard 6.04a, Fees and Financial Arrangements d. Standard 6.01, Documentation Ans: B Cognitive Domain: Analysis Answer Location: Compliance with the Law Question Type: MC 18. The five General Principles are ______________, intended to inspire psychologists toward the highest ethical ideals of the profession. a. visionary b. specific c. aspirational d. enforceable Ans: C Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: General Principles Question Type: MC 19. Principle A reflects: a. b eneficence and n onmaleficence b. i ntegrity c. j ustice d. f idelity and r esponsibility Ans: A Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

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    Fisher, Decoding The Ethics Code, 4e Instructor Resource Answer Location: Principle A: Beneficence and Nonmaleficence Question Type: MC 20. Dr. P recognizes his responsibility to obtain and maintain high standards of competence in his work. He is exhibiting which General Principle: a. b eneficence and n onmaleficence b. f idelity and r esponsibility c. j ustice d. i ntegrity Ans: B Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Principle B: Fidelity and Responsibility Question Type: MC 21. Dr. R has a new client for which he has selected procedures and services intended to meet the needs of that client. Dr. R is exhibiting which General Principle: a. b eneficence and n onmaleficence b. f idelity and r esponsibility c. i ntegrity d. j ustice Ans: D Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Principle D: Justice Question Type: MC 22. Psychologists are required to obtain informed consent when engaging in research, assessment, and therapy. Obtaining informed consent reflects which General Principle: a. Principle E b. Principle C c. Principle B d. Principle A Ans: A Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Principle E: Respect for People ’ s Rights and Dignity Question Type: MC 23. ______________ reflects faithfulness of one human being to another. a. Trust b. Fidelity c. Honesty d. Openness Ans: B Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Principle B: Fidelity and Responsibility Question Type: MC 24. Psychologists strive to do good and avoid doing harm. This sentiment is best expressed in which of the General Principle: a. Principle D b. Principle B c. Principle A

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    Fisher, Decoding The Ethics Code, 4e Instructor Resource d. Principle C Ans: C Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Principle A: Beneficence and Nonmaleficence Question Type: MC 25. Dr. O conducts research at a major university. His latest project required some degree of deception. Dr. O made sure that his research protocol was well within the guidelines of Standard 8.07, Deception in Research. Which General Principle is Dr. O exhibiting? a. Justice b. Integrity c. Respect for People ’ s Rights and Dignity d. Fidelity and Responsibility Ans: B Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Principle C: Integrity Question Type: MC True/False 1. The 2010 Ethics Code contains a Preamble and a set of five General Principles . Ans: T rue Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Chapter Introduction Question Type: TF 2 . The Ethics Code applies only to full members. Ans: F alse Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: To Whom Does the Ethics Code Apply? Question Type: TF 3. The Ethics Code applies to psychologists ’ scientific, educational, professional, or consulting activities? Ans: T rue Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Professional v ersus Personal Activities Question Type: TF 4. The Ethics Code applies to professional, as well as purely private conduct of psychologists. Ans: F alse Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Professional versus Personal Activities Question Type: TF 5. The language of the Ethics Code is general enough to allow for proper guidance. Ans: F alse Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

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    Fisher, Decoding The Ethics Code, 4e Instructor Resource Answer Location: What is the Relevance of Specific Language Used in the Ethics Code? Question Type: TF 6. The term reasonable refers the prevailing professional judgments of psychologists engaged in similar activities. Ans: T rue Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: What is Reasonable? Question Type: TF 7. Psychologists should only use the term “ clients ” , rather than “ patients ” . Ans: F alse Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: “ Client/Patient ” and “ Organizational Client ” Question Type: TF 8. Complaints to the Ethics Committee may be brought by APA members, nonmembers , or by members of the Ethics Committee. Ans: T rue Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Ethics Complaints Question Type: TF 9. The APA Ethics Committee must keep confidential that it has imposed a sanction on a psychologist. Ans: F alse Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: How is the Ethics Code Related to Sanctions by Other Bodies? Question Type: TF 10. Compliance with or violation of the Ethics Code may be admissible as evidence in some legal proceedings. Ans: T rue Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Civil Litigation Question Type: TF Short Answer 1. How can psychologists ensure an appropriate balance between professional and personal values? . Ans: Psychologists must integrate professional and scientific values with their preexisting moral values in ways that promote the adoption and internalization often unique ethical responsibilities and social roles expected of psychologists. Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Professional versus Personal Values Question Type: SA

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