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Fisher,Decoding The Ethics Code, 4eInstructorResourceChapter1:A Code of Ethics for PsychologyMultiple Choice1.TheEthics Codestrives to reflect both the ________________ and __________________ of ethicaldecisions made by members of the profession.a.aspirations,logical aspectsb.aspirations,practical aspectsc.values,logical aspectsd.values,practical aspects.Ans:BCognitive Domain:KnowledgeAnswer Location:BeginningsQuestion Type: MC2.The APAEthics Codewas developed for all the following,except:a.toensure public welfareb.topromote sound relationships among professionalsc.toencourage highestendeavorsof psychologistsd.topunish unethical psychologistsAns:DCognitive Domain:KnowledgeAnswer Location:BeginningsQuestion Type: MC3.A core value of the discipline of psychology is the ____________ and ____________ of the individualsand groups with whom psychologists work.a.welfare,benefitb.good,protectionc.welfare,protectiond.good,benefitAns:CCognitive Domain:KnowledgeAnswer Location:Establishing the Integrity of a ProfessionQuestion Type: MC4.Which of the following was a purpose for establishing anEthics Code?a.To punish psychologistsb.To gain the public trustc.To codify a set of regulations and laws for psychologyd.To suggest what psychologists might do in practiceAns:BCognitive Domain:ComprehensionAnswer Location:The Purpose of theEthics CodeQuestion Type: MC5.AnEthics Codeshould reflect:a.the moral principles of individual psychologistsb.the moral principles underlying values of the professionc.the moral principles underlying the policy of the profession

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Fisher,Decoding The Ethics Code, 4eInstructorResourced.the moral principles of societyAns:BCognitive Domain:ComprehensionAnswer Location:Enforcement ValueQuestion Type:MC6.An aspirational code is composed of:a.statements of broadly worded idealsb.principles that define with precision right and wrong behaviorc.ethical principles with explicit interpretationsd.aset of standards that describe required behaviorsAns:ACognitive Domain:ComprehensionAnswer Location:Enforcement ValueQuestion Type: MC7.An educational code is composed of:a.statements of broadly worded idealsb. principles that define with precision right and wrong behaviorc. ethical principles with explicit interpretationsd.aset of standards that describe required behaviorsAns:DCognitive Domain:ComprehensionAnswer Location:Enforcement ValueQuestion Type: MC8.TheEthics Codecontains how many general standard sections:a.5b.6c.7d.10Ans:BCognitive Domain:KnowledgeAnswer Location:General and Area-Specific StandardsQuestion Type: MC9.TheEthics Codecontains how many sections reflecting specialized activities of psychologists:a.4b.6c.7d.8Ans:ACognitive Domain:KnowledgeAnswer Location:General and Area-Specific StandardsQuestion Type: MC10.One of the changes thatoccurredto the APAEthics Codein the 2002 and the 2010 revisions include:a.gradually combining aspirational principles with general guidelines and ethical standardsb.gradually combining aspirational principles with ethical standardsc.maintaining a distinction between aspirational principles and enforceable standardsd.creating clear distinction between aspirational principles and ethical standardsAns:C

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Fisher,Decoding The Ethics Code, 4eInstructorResourceCognitive Domain:ComprehensionAnswer Location:Enforceable ValueQuestion Type: MC11.In the past, psychologists’involvement in torture has been viewedby some as:a.inconsistent with theEthics Codeb.consistent with theEthics Codec.inconsistent with the code if psychologist serving as a consultantd.consistent with theEthics Codeif psychologist serving as a consultantAns:DCognitive Domain:ApplicationAnswer Location:The 2010 Amendments: The Controversy Over Psychologists’Involvement inInhumane Military InterrogationsQuestion Type: MC12.Dr. S has been a consultant for the CIA for many years.She has been asked to consult on aninterrogation that she has been told will contain harsh interrogation methods.If Dr. S agrees to consult,her participation will be considered ____________ under the APAEthics Code.a.ethical if not illegalb.unethicalc.permissibled.permissible if not illegalAns:BCognitive Domain:AnalysisAnswer Location:The 2010 Amendments: The Controversy Over Psychologists’Involvement inInhumane Military InterrogationsQuestion Type: MC13.Forensic psychologists must conform their work to:a.relevant general and area-specific standards of theEthics Codeb.relevant general standards of theEthics Codec.area-specific standards of theEthics Coded.are not governed by APA codeAns:ACognitive Domain:ComprehensionAnswer Location:Where are Standards that Apply to Activities in Forensic Psychology?Question Type: MC14.The area of the APAEthics Codethat applies to psychologists’involvement with HMOs is:a.all standardsb.general standards onlyc.area-specific standardsd.standards on record keeping and feesAns:ACognitive Domain:ApplicationAnswer Location:Where are the Standards that Apply to Psychologists’Involvement with HealthMaintenance Organizations (HMOs)?Question Type: MC

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Fisher,Decoding The Ethics Code, 4eInstructorResource15.Psychologists’responsibilities under the Affordable Care Act (ACA):a.are not covered under the Ethics Codeb.are covered by some standards under the Ethics Codec.are covered by multiple standards in the Ethics Coded.are covered by one standard in the Ethics CodeAns:CCognitive Domain:ComprehensionAnswer Location:Where are the Standards that Apply to Psychologists’Responsibilities Under the ACA.Question Type: MC16.Informed consent is seen as the primary means of ensuring the _____________ and ___________ ofthose with whom psychologists work.a.rights,privacyb.welfare,privacyc.safety,welfared.rights,welfareAns:DCognitive Domain:ComprehensionAnswer Location:Informed Consent for Research, Assessment and TherapyQuestion Type: MC17.Dr. J has a thriving psychotherapy practice.An individualofHaitian descent comes to his office torequest therapy.Dr. J refuses to accept the individual stating that he doesn’t treat Haitians.Dr. J’s hasviolated which of the APA standards?a.Standard 3.03, OtherHarassmentb.Standard 3.01,Unfair Discriminationc.Standard 3.02,SexualHarassmentd.Standard 3.01,Standard 3.03Ans:DCognitive Domain:AnalysisAnswer Location:Are There Ethical Standards Specific to issues of Individuals and Cultural Diversity?Question Type: MC18.Informed consent should be obtained when the psychologist is engaged in:a.therapy onlyb.assessment onlyc.therapy, assessment,and researchd.research onlyAns:CCognitive Domain:AnalysisAnswer Location:Informed Consent for Research, Assessment,and TherapyQuestion Type: MC19.Informed consent may beunfeasible in all of the following,except:a.anonymous research surveysb.assessments to determine decisional capacityc.emergency treatmentd.psychotherapy involving couplesAns:DCognitive Domain:AnalysisAnswer Location:Dispensing with Informed ConsentQuestion Type: MC

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Fisher,Decoding The Ethics Code, 4eInstructorResource20.Dr. P’s new client has just informed her that the client had a sexual relationship with her formertherapy.Dr. P’s is required to:a.attempt to resolve the ethical violation with the offending therapist, if possibleb.attempt to resolve the ethical violation with the offending therapist, if it does not violate confidentialityc.formally report the ethics violationd.formally report the ethics violation, if it does not violate confidentialityAns:DCognitive Domain:AnalysisAnswer Location:Under the Ethics Code,are Psychologists Obligated to Report Ethics Code Violations ofOthers?Question Type: MCTrue/False1.The final draft of the first APAEthics Codewas adopted in 1952 and published in 1953.Ans:TrueCognitive Domain:KnowledgeAnswer Location:BeginningsQuestion Type: TF2.According to Hobbs, theEthics Codewas designed to control psychologists’behavior.Ans:FalseCognitive Domain:ComprehensionAnswer Location:BeginningsQuestion Type: TF3.One purpose of the Ethics Code is to provide a guide to what psychologists should reasonably expectof themselves and others.Ans:TrueCognitive Domain:KnowledgeAnswer Location:Education and Professional SocializationQuestion Type: TF4.A profession that demonstrates it can monitor itself is more vulnerable to external regulation.Ans:FalseCognitive Domain:ComprehensionAnswer Location:Enforcement ValueQuestion Type: TF5.The current Ethics Code was first approved in 2002 and with two standards revised in 2010.Ans: TrueCognitive Domain:KnowledgeAnswer Location:Aspirational Principles and Enforceable StandardsQuestion Type: TF6.The advent of Internet-mediated search has had no influence on the revisions to the current code.Ans: FalseCognitive Domain:Comprehension

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Fisher,Decoding The Ethics Code, 4eInstructorResourceAnswer Location:Aspirational Principles and Enforceable StandardsQuestion Type: TF7.The APA Ethics Code may be enforced by the APA Ethics Committee only.Ans: FalseCognitive Domain:ComprehensionAnswer Location:Why Does the Ethics Code Separate General Principles from Enforceable Standards?Question Type: TF8.Forensic psychologists engage in activities such as assessment, treatment, teaching, research,consultation,and public statements.Ans: TrueCognitive Domain:KnowledgeAnswer Location:Where are Standards that Apply toActivitiesin Forensic Psychology?Question Type: TF9.The Ethics Code does not apply to psychology faculty.Ans: FalseCognitive Domain:Programs and Psychology FacultyAnswer Location:KnowledgeQuestion Type: TF10.A psychologist must always obtain informed consent.Ans: FalseCognitive Domain:ComprehensionAnswer Location:Informed Consent for Research, Assessment, and TherapyQuestion Type: TFShort Answer1.What is the purpose of General Principles in the APAEthics Code?Ans:The General Principles provide a conceptual framework that expresses the aspirational values of thecommon community of psychologist.They impart core moral values reflecting the highest ideals of theprofession; promoting the welfare and protecting the rights of others, doing no harm, and acting faithfullyandresponsiblywith integrity and fairness.Cognitive Domain:AnalysisAnswer Location:Why does theEthics CodeSeparate General Principles from Enforceable Standards?Question Type: SA2.What is informed consent?Ans:Informed consent is the primary means of ensuring the rights and welfare of those with whompsychologists work.Informed consent is designed to ensure that research participants andclients/patientsare provided with sufficient information to rationally and voluntarily decide whether theywish to participate in research or to receive psychological services.Cognitive Domain:ApplicationAnswer Location:Informed Consent for Research, Assessment, and TherapyQuestion Type: SA

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Fisher,Decoding The Ethics Code, 4eInstructorResource3.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 ofthose with whompsychologistswork. Examples of this include some forms of research, such asanonymous online surveys.Informed consent may not be feasible when conductingcapacityevaluationsfor the courts.It may also be unfeasible in emergency situations, or when treatment is mandated by law.Cognitive Domain:ApplicationAnswer Location:Dispensing with Informed ConsentQuestion Type: SA4.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, orsocioeconomic status.Psychologist must obtain the necessary competencies to work effectively withdiverse populations and are prohibited from engaging in unfair discrimination or harassment.Cognitive Domain:ApplicationAnswer Location:Arethere Ethical Standards Specific to Issues of Individual and Cultural Diversity?Question Type: SA5.When should a psychologist formally report an ethical violation?Ans:When psychologists learn about a potential violation by another psychologist, they must attempt toresolve it informally by bringing the matter to the attention of the other psychologist.This may be done if aresolution 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. Thepsychologist would then need to formally report the violation, if it does not violate client confidentiality.Cognitive Domain:AnalysisAnswer Location:Under the Ethics Code,are Psychologists Obligated to Report Ethics Code Violations ofOthers?Question Type: SAEssay1.Dr. B has been a consultant for the military for a number of years.He has recently been asked toconsult in the development of new information-gathering processes for national security.What ethicaldilemmasdoes Dr. B face?Ans:The key points that should be covered are:•Review of the history of psychologists in this role•Discussion of the conflict between ethics and law•Address the question of would the position involve developing procedures that permit torture andother violations of human rights•Would Dr. B be in violation of Standard 1.02 and 1.03 if he accepts the positionCognitive Domain:AnalysisAnswer Location:The 2010 Amendments:The Controversy Over Psychologists’Involvement inInhumane Military InterrogationsQuestion Type: ESS2.Describe thecontroversyover psychologists’involvement in military interrogations.Ans:The key points that should be covered include:•History of psychologist as consultants to the military

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Fisher,Decoding The Ethics Code, 4eInstructorResource•Conflict of ethics and law for psychologists serving inconsultativeroles to interrogation andinformation-gathering processes for national security-related purposes.Cognitive Domain:ApplicationAnswer Location:The 2010 Amendments:The Controversy Over Psychologists’Involvement inInhumane Military InterrogationsQuestion Type: ESS3.Describe the method used by Nicholas Hobbs in developing theEthics Code.Ans:The key points that should be covered include:•Discussion of the“critical incident method”•The concept of group dynamics as applied in this processCognitive Domain:ApplicationAnswer Location:BeginningsQuestion Type: ESS4.Discuss four purposes for psychology to have anEthics Codeand how they improve the field ofpsychology.Ans:The key points that should be covered include:•Establishing integrity:the adoption of a set of core valuesprovides a common purpose andenhances public confidence in individuals practicing in the field of psychology•Education and professional socialization:provides a guide for what psychologists should expectfrom themselves and others; as adeterrentfrom engaging in unethical behavior; assists facultyand supervisors to instruct graduate students in the values and principles of the practice ofpsychology•Public Trust:establishing a code of ethics for professionals allows the public to have greater trustin professionals and standards by which the public can evaluate the professionalism ofpsychologists•Enforcement Value:demonstratesthat the field can monitor itself and provides standards bywhichpsychologists can defend their decisions toinstitutions, courts,andgovernment agenciesCognitive Domain:AnalysisAnswer Location:The Purpose of anEthics CodeQuestion Type: ESS5.Discuss the difference between the General Principles and the Enforceable Standards.Ans:The key points that should be covered include:•The general principles are a framework that expresses the underlying core values of the field ofpsychology; 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 ofclients•The purpose for the enforceable standards, including the reasons such as explicit statements ofethical behavior, sufficient notice of the behaviors requiredCognitive Domain:AnalysisAnswer Location:Format and Distinctive Features of the APAEthics CodeQuestion Type: ESS

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Fisher, Decoding The Ethics Code, 4eInstructor ResourceChapter 2:The Introduction and Applicability Section, Preamble, and General Principles:What DoThey mean?Multiple Choice1.The Ethics Code contains:a.aPreamble and General Standardsb.an Introduction andApplicabilitySection and General Standardsc.an Introduction and Applicability Section, Preamble,and General Standards and enforceable standardsd.aPreamble, General Standards,and enforceable standardsAns:CCognitive Domain:KnowledgeAnswer Location:The Introduction to the Applicability Section, Preamble,and General PrinciplesQuestion Type:MC2.The Ethics Code always applies to:a.APA members and student affiliate membersb.APA membersc.APA members, student affiliates,and facultyd.APA members, student affiliates, faculty,and psychology studentsAns:ACognitive Domain:ComprehensionAnswer Location:To Whom Does the Ethics Code Apply?Question Type: MC3.Dr. L, an APA member,received notice from the APA Ethics Code that an ethics charge has beenmade against her.Dr. L responded to the committee by stating that she has not read the Ethics Code, sowas unaware that her activity was unethical.Dr. Lmay:a.use this as a defense to the charge of unethical behaviorb.not use this as a defense to the charge of unethical behaviorc.use this as an excuse for her unethical behaviord.not use this as an excuse for her unethical behaviorAns:BCognitive Domain:KnowledgeAnswer Location:To What Does the Ethics Code Apply?Question Type: MC4.Dr. M had his driver’s license revoked due to excessive use of his cell phone while driving.If this actionis reported to the Ethics Committee, they will:a.revoke Dr. M’s psychology licenseb.sanction Dr. Mc.do nothing to Dr. Md.reprimand Dr. MAns:CCognitive Domain:ApplicationAnswer Location:To What Does the Ethics Code ApplyQuestion Type: MC5.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, 4eInstructor Resourceb.replace personal values with ethical standardsc.keep moral values and ethical standards separated.integrate moral and personal values with ethical standardsAns:DCognitive Domain:AnalysisAnswer Location:Professional versus Personal ValuesQuestion Type: MC6.The language of the Ethics Code needs to have ____________, be ______________ across roles andresponsibilitiesof psychologists, and to _______________ good practice.a.clarity, applicable, enhanceb.clarity, enhance, applicablec.specificity, applicable, enhanced.specificity, enhance, applicableAns:ACognitive Domain:KnowledgeAnswer Location:What is the Relevance of Specific Language Used in the Ethics Code?Question Type: MC7.Some generally accepted ethical values were not included in the ethics code because:a.the language of the values were too specificb.the language of the values do not provide due notice of unethical behaviorc.the language of the values were too demeaningd.the language of the values did not apply to unethical behaviorAns:BCognitive Domain:AnalysisAnswer Location:Applicability Across Diverse Roles and ContextsQuestion Type: MC8.A modifier is a ______________ or ____________ that qualifies the meaning of an ethical rule.a.sentence, explanationb.sentence, phrasec.word, phrased.word, sentenceAns:CCognitive Domain:KnowledgeAnswerLocation: TheUse of ModifiersQuestion Type: MC9.All of the following are modifiers used in the Ethics Code,except:a.appropriateb.potentiallyc.attempt tod.despiteAns:DCognitive Domain:KnowledgeAnswer Location:The Use of ModifiersQuestion Type: MC10.Dr. C committed an ethical violation that is not of the kind likely to cause harm to another person.Hemay receive which of the following from the Ethics Committee:

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Fisher, Decoding The Ethics Code, 4eInstructor Resourcea.Censureb.Reprimandc.Expulsiond.Stipulated ResignationAns:BCognitive Domain:ApplicationAnswer Location:SanctionsQuestion Type: MC11.The Ethics Committee may issue a____________ if the violation was of a kind likely to cause harmto another person, but not likely to cause substantial harm to another person or to the profession and wasnot otherwise of sufficient gravity as to warrant or more severe sanction.a.reprimandb.censurec.expulsiond.stipulated resignationAns:BCognitive Domain:KnowledgeAnswer Location:SanctionsQuestion Type: MC12.The Ethics Committee may also issue all the following directives,except:a.to cease and desist from an activityb.to obtain supervisionc.toseek additional trainingd.totake specific medicationAns:DCognitive Domain:ComprehensionAnswer Location:SanctionsQuestion Type: MC13.The following parts of the APA Ethics Code may be used by other bodiesregulatingthe ethicalscience and practice of psychology:a.the General Principlesb.the Ethical Standardsc.the Ethical Standards and the General Principlesd.noneAns:BCognitive Domain:ComprehensionAnswer Location:How is the Ethics Code Related to Sanctions by Other Bodies?Question Type: MC14.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.writes a letter to the Ethics Committeeb.asks the Ethics Committee to stay the ethics processc.seeks advice from an attorneyd.fails to respond to the Ethics CommitteeAns:DCognitive Domain:ApplicationAnswer Location:EthicsComplaintsQuestion Type: MC

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Fisher, Decoding The Ethics Code, 4eInstructor Resource15.Koocher & Keith-Spiegel (2013) advise psychologists handle complaints in the following manner,except:a.togather facts to determine the nature of the complaintb.tocontact the complainant directlyc.torespond personally to an inquiryd.tounderstand the consequences of any offered settlementAns:BCognitive Domain:ApplicationAnswer Location:Need to Know:What to do when you receive an ethics complaintQuestion Type: MC16.Dr. Z has been convicted of criminal activity.He has violated which of the following specific EthicalStandards?a.Standard 3.01, Unfair Discriminationb.Standard 3.10b, Informed Consentc.Noned.Standard 9.11, Maintaining Test SecurityAns:CCognitive Domain:AnalysisAnswer Location:Compliance with the LawQuestion Type: MC17.All of the following require compliance with the law, except:a.Standard 3.10b, Informed Consentb.Standard 2.01, Competencec.Standard 6.04a, Fees and Financial Arrangementsd.Standard 6.01, DocumentationAns:BCognitive Domain:AnalysisAnswer Location:Compliance with the LawQuestion Type: MC18.The five General Principles are ______________, intended to inspire psychologists toward thehighest ethical ideals of the profession.a.visionaryb.specificc.aspirationald.enforceableAns:CCognitive Domain:KnowledgeAnswer Location:General PrinciplesQuestion Type: MC19.Principle A reflects:a.beneficence andnonmaleficenceb.integrityc.justiced.fidelity andresponsibilityAns:ACognitive Domain:Knowledge

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Fisher, Decoding The Ethics Code, 4eInstructor ResourceAnswer Location:Principle A:Beneficence and NonmaleficenceQuestion Type: MC20.Dr. P recognizes his responsibility to obtain and maintain high standards of competence in his work.He is exhibiting which General Principle:a.beneficenceandnonmaleficenceb.fidelity andresponsibilityc.justiced.integrityAns:BCognitive Domain:ComprehensionAnswer Location:Principle B:Fidelity and ResponsibilityQuestion Type: MC21.Dr. Rhas a new client for which he has selected procedures and services intended to meet the needsof that client.Dr. R isexhibitingwhich General Principle:a.beneficence andnonmaleficenceb.fidelity andresponsibilityc.integrityd.justiceAns:DCognitive Domain:ComprehensionAnswer Location:Principle D:JusticeQuestion Type: MC22.Psychologists are required to obtain informed consent when engaging in research, assessment, andtherapy.Obtaining informed consent reflects which General Principle:a.Principle Eb.Principle Cc.Principle Bd.Principle AAns:ACognitive Domain:ApplicationAnswer Location:Principle E:Respect for People’s Rights and DignityQuestion Type: MC23.______________ reflects faithfulness of one human being to another.a.Trustb.Fidelityc.Honestyd.OpennessAns:BCognitive Domain:KnowledgeAnswer Location:Principle B:Fidelity and ResponsibilityQuestion Type: MC24.Psychologists strive to do good and avoid doing harm.This sentiment is best expressed in whichoftheGeneral Principle:a.PrincipleDb.Principle Bc.Principle A

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Fisher, Decoding The Ethics Code, 4eInstructor Resourced.Principle CAns:CCognitive Domain:ApplicationAnswer Location:Principle A:Beneficence andNonmaleficenceQuestion Type: MC25.Dr. O conducts research at a major university.Hislatestproject required some degree of deception.Dr. O made sure that his research protocol was well within the guidelines of Standard 8.07, Deception inResearch.Which General Principle is Dr. O exhibiting?a.Justiceb.Integrityc.Respect for People’s Rights and Dignityd.Fidelity and ResponsibilityAns:BCognitive Domain:ApplicationAnswer Location:Principle C:IntegrityQuestion Type: MCTrue/False1.The 2010 Ethics Code contains a Preamble and a set of five General Principles.Ans:TrueCognitive Domain:KnowledgeAnswer Location:Chapter IntroductionQuestion Type: TF2.The Ethics Code applies only to full members.Ans:FalseCognitive Domain:ComprehensionAnswer Location:To Whom Does the Ethics Code Apply?Question Type: TF3.The Ethics Code applies to psychologists’scientific, educational, professional, or consulting activities?Ans:TrueCognitive Domain:KnowledgeAnswer Location:Professionalversus Personal ActivitiesQuestion Type: TF4.The Ethics Code applies to professional, as well as purely private conduct of psychologists.Ans:FalseCognitive Domain:KnowledgeAnswer Location:Professional versus Personal ActivitiesQuestion Type: TF5.The language of the Ethics Code is general enough to allow for proper guidance.Ans:FalseCognitive Domain:Comprehension

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Fisher, Decoding The Ethics Code, 4eInstructor ResourceAnswer Location:What is the Relevance of Specific Language Used in the Ethics Code?Question Type: TF6.The term reasonable refers the prevailing professional judgments of psychologists engaged in similaractivities.Ans:TrueCognitive Domain:KnowledgeAnswer Location:What is Reasonable?Question Type: TF7.Psychologists should only use the term“clients”, rather than“patients”.Ans:FalseCognitive Domain:ComprehensionAnswer Location:“Client/Patient”and“Organizational Client”Question Type: TF8.Complaints to the Ethics Committee may be brought by APA members, nonmembers,or by membersof the Ethics Committee.Ans:TrueCognitive Domain:KnowledgeAnswer Location:Ethics ComplaintsQuestion Type: TF9.The APA Ethics Committee must keep confidential that it has imposed a sanction on a psychologist.Ans:FalseCognitive Domain:ComprehensionAnswer Location:How is the Ethics Code Related to Sanctions by Other Bodies?Question Type: TF10.Compliance with or violation of the Ethics Code may be admissible as evidence in some legalproceedings.Ans:TrueCognitive Domain:KnowledgeAnswer Location:Civil LitigationQuestion Type: TFShort Answer1.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 inways that promote the adoption and internalizationoftenunique ethical responsibilities and social rolesexpected of psychologists.Cognitive Domain:ApplicationAnswer Location:Professional versus Personal ValuesQuestion Type: SA

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