Ethical for Psychologists Quiz

1. The following is/are true regarding the first APA Code of Ethics:

a) Established in 1953.
b) Most recently amended in 2016.e
c) Includes and defines 5 General Principles.
d) Includes Standards that focus on 10 areas.
e) All of the above

2. Which of the following is not one of the six values in the APA Code of Ethics?

a) Collaboration
b) Integrity
c) Justice
d) Fidelity and Responsibility
e) Beneficence and nonmaleficence

3. The APA Code of Ethics requires psychologists to do what when the code and organizational demands conflict:

a) Follow organizational demands.
b) Follow the ethics code regardless of organization's demands.
c) Let commitment to the code be known and take steps to resolve conflict in responsible manner.
d) Let commitment to the code be known, but ultimately, violate human rights to follow directions of organization.
e) Quit their job.

4. A rural-serving psychologist, who normally sees only adults, has been asked by a local community leader to see a 12 year old with severe depression who recently attempted suicide. What should the psychologist do?

a) Determine if other, more suitable, mental health professionals are available.
b) If a referral is not possible, make arrangements to see the youth, with consultation from a colleague with appropriate expertise.
c) Accept the patient for treatment without hesitation and provide treatment as usually done with adult patients.
d) Sign up for a course focused on adolescent depression and treatment.
e) A, B, and D

5. According to Standard 3.08 in the APA Code of Ethics, which are examples of relationships psychologists are not to exploit?

a) Supervisees
b) Patients/Clients
c) Research Participants
d) Employees
e) All of the above