LSP Ethics & Professional Standards

Question 1

What is the principle of confidentiality in psychology?

Accepted Answer

Protecting information

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Sharing client info freely.

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Ignoring privacy laws.

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Discussing clients publicly.

Question 2

What does informed consent require?

Accepted Answer

Voluntary agreement

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Forcing clients to comply.

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Ignoring client wishes.

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Concealing information.

Question 3

What should psychologists avoid to maintain professional ethics?

Accepted Answer

Dual relationships

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Clear boundaries.

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Respect for clients.

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Confidentiality.

Question 4

When can confidentiality be ethically breached?

Accepted Answer

Risk of harm

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Never.

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For convenience.

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At client request only.

Question 5

What is ethical responsibility in supervision?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring competence

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Ignoring supervisees.

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Delegating ethics.

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Avoiding conflict.

Question 6

What role does continuing education play in ethics?

Accepted Answer

Maintains competence

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No role.

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Complicates work.

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Is optional.

Question 7

What is the psychologist’s duty when encountering unethical behavior?

Accepted Answer

Report or address

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Ignore it.

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Encourage it.

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Join it.

Question 8

How should conflicts of interest be handled?

Accepted Answer

Disclose and avoid

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Conceal them.

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Ignore them.

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Exploit them.

Question 9

What is the foundation of professional ethics?

Accepted Answer

Respect and welfare

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Profit maximization.

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Avoiding responsibility.

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Minimizing client involvement.