Ethics in Psychology Quiz SSD2143 AUGUST 2025

Which of the following best defines ethics in psychology?

• Legal rules for professionals

• Branch of philosophy dealing with moral problems and judgements

• Social guidelines for behaviour

• Institutional policies for conduct

What is the main purpose of mandatory ethics?

• To exceed the minimum standards of conduct

• To comply with the basic “musts” and “must nots”

• To promote personal beliefs

• To encourage innovation in therapy

Aspirational ethics focuses on:

• Legal protection

• Professional minimum compliance

• The highest professional standards of conduct

• Organisational policies

Which ethical principle emphasises doing good for others?

• Nonmaleficence

• Justice

• Beneficence

• Fidelity

The APA Code of Ethics serves primarily to:

• Define laws of the country

• Control professional behaviour to protect client welfare

• Train psychologists in counselling techniques

• Replace institutional policies

What is the primary rationale behind ethical codes in psychology?

• Encourage competition among professionals

• Protect the welfare of clients and ensure professional conduct

• Promote research independence

• Reduce client complaints

The ethical decision-making model by Coret et al. (2010) begins with:

• Reviewing relevant ethics codes

• Identifying the problem or dilemma

• Obtaining consultation

• Enumerating consequences

Which is not part of Keith-Spiegel’s (2008) themes in ethical practice?

• Doing no harm

• Upholding professional integrity

• Encouraging competition

• Protecting confidentiality

What does informed consent refer to in psychological services?

• Clients’ right to privacy

• Clients’ right to be informed and make autonomous decisions

• Counsellor’s right to record sessions

• Legal document for court reference

Informed consent is both a ______ and an ______ concept.

• legal; ethical

• moral; religious

• practical; institutional

• educational; theoretical