APA Ethics Code Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the APA Ethics Code?

• To provide legal guidelines for psychologists

• To ensure psychologists maximize their income

• To offer ethical standards that guide professional behavior

• To replace laws governing mental health practice

Which of the following is NOT a General Principle of the APA Ethics Code?

• Beneficence and Nonmaleficence

• Justice

• Client Satisfaction

• Integrity

The APA Ethics Code applies to psychologists working in which of the following settings?

• Clinical practice

• Research

• Teaching and supervision

• All of the above

Ethical decision-making in psychology requires:

• Strictly following the law without considering professional guidelines

• Ignoring ethical dilemmas if they are inconvenient

• Balancing ethical principles, professional standards, and situational factors

• Always prioritizing the psychologist's personal beliefs

What is the first step in ethical decision-making according to the APA guidelines?

• Implementing a solution immediately

• Identifying the ethical dilemma

• Consulting with a lawyer

• Asking colleagues what they would do

A psychologist finds out that their colleague is engaging in unethical behavior. What should they do first?

• Confront the colleague aggressively

• Report the colleague to the APA immediately without evidence

• Assess the situation, gather facts, and attempt to resolve it informally if possible

• Ignore the issue since it is not their responsibility

A client confesses to committing a minor crime during therapy. What should the psychologist do?

• Immediately report the client to law enforcement

• Maintain confidentiality unless there is a legal obligation to disclose

• End the therapy session and refuse further treatment

• Publicly announce the information to warn others

A psychologist realizes they have a potential conflict of interest with a client. What should they do?

• Continue treating the client without discussing the issue

• Inform the client and determine whether it affects their professional judgment

• Charge the client a higher fee to compensate for the discomfort

• Immediately terminate treatment without an explanation

If a psychologist is unsure about how to handle an ethical dilemma, what is the best course of action?

• Make a quick decision without considering ethical guidelines

• Ignore the dilemma to avoid controversy

• Consult the APA Ethics Code, seek supervision, or get peer consultation

• Post about the dilemma on social media for advice

A researcher wants to study the effects of sleep deprivation on students. What ethical consideration is MOST important before conducting the study?

• Ensuring participants are over 18

• Obtaining informed consent and minimizing harm

• Providing monetary compensation

• Keeping the research methods secret from participants