Ethical Considerations in Sport Psychology

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Which of the following is NOT a core ethical principle in sport psychology?

  1. Beneficence

  2. Nonmaleficence

  3. Justice

  4. Autonomy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Justice is not a core ethical principle in sport psychology. The core ethical principles are beneficence, nonmaleficence, and autonomy.

What is the primary goal of sport psychology?

  1. To enhance athletic performance

  2. To promote athlete well-being

  3. To prevent injury

  4. To increase motivation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary goal of sport psychology is to promote athlete well-being. This includes helping athletes to develop mental skills and strategies that can help them to cope with the challenges of sport, such as stress, anxiety, and injury.

Which of the following is NOT a potential ethical issue in sport psychology?

  1. Dual relationships

  2. Confidentiality

  3. Informed consent

  4. Exploitation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exploitation is not a potential ethical issue in sport psychology. The potential ethical issues in sport psychology are dual relationships, confidentiality, and informed consent.

What is the most important factor to consider when making ethical decisions in sport psychology?

  1. The athlete's best interests

  2. The coach's best interests

  3. The team's best interests

  4. The sport's best interests


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most important factor to consider when making ethical decisions in sport psychology is the athlete's best interests. This means that sport psychologists should always act in a way that is in the best interests of the athlete, even if it means going against the wishes of the coach, team, or sport.

Which of the following is NOT a way to avoid dual relationships in sport psychology?

  1. Disclosing the potential for a dual relationship to the athlete

  2. Getting written consent from the athlete

  3. Avoiding any personal or financial involvement with the athlete

  4. Terminating the professional relationship with the athlete


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Avoiding any personal or financial involvement with the athlete is not a way to avoid dual relationships in sport psychology. The other options are all ways to avoid dual relationships.

What is the best way to ensure confidentiality in sport psychology?

  1. Keeping all records in a locked file cabinet

  2. Using a password-protected computer

  3. Only discussing the athlete's case with other professionals who are directly involved in the athlete's care

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ways to ensure confidentiality in sport psychology.

What is the purpose of informed consent in sport psychology?

  1. To ensure that the athlete understands the risks and benefits of the intervention

  2. To protect the sport psychologist from liability

  3. To document the athlete's agreement to participate in the intervention

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are purposes of informed consent in sport psychology.

Which of the following is NOT a potential ethical issue in the use of technology in sport psychology?

  1. Privacy concerns

  2. Security concerns

  3. Accuracy concerns

  4. Bias concerns


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Accuracy concerns are not a potential ethical issue in the use of technology in sport psychology. The other options are all potential ethical issues.

What is the best way to address ethical issues in sport psychology?

  1. Consult with a colleague

  2. Seek guidance from a professional organization

  3. Review the relevant ethical codes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ways to address ethical issues in sport psychology.

Which of the following is NOT a core ethical principle in sport psychology?

  1. Beneficence

  2. Nonmaleficence

  3. Justice

  4. Autonomy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Justice is not a core ethical principle in sport psychology. The core ethical principles are beneficence, nonmaleficence, and autonomy.

What is the primary goal of sport psychology?

  1. To enhance athletic performance

  2. To promote athlete well-being

  3. To prevent injury

  4. To increase motivation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary goal of sport psychology is to promote athlete well-being. This includes helping athletes to develop mental skills and strategies that can help them to cope with the challenges of sport, such as stress, anxiety, and injury.

Which of the following is NOT a potential ethical issue in sport psychology?

  1. Dual relationships

  2. Confidentiality

  3. Informed consent

  4. Exploitation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exploitation is not a potential ethical issue in sport psychology. The potential ethical issues in sport psychology are dual relationships, confidentiality, and informed consent.

What is the most important factor to consider when making ethical decisions in sport psychology?

  1. The athlete's best interests

  2. The coach's best interests

  3. The team's best interests

  4. The sport's best interests


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most important factor to consider when making ethical decisions in sport psychology is the athlete's best interests. This means that sport psychologists should always act in a way that is in the best interests of the athlete, even if it means going against the wishes of the coach, team, or sport.

Which of the following is NOT a way to avoid dual relationships in sport psychology?

  1. Disclosing the potential for a dual relationship to the athlete

  2. Getting written consent from the athlete

  3. Avoiding any personal or financial involvement with the athlete

  4. Terminating the professional relationship with the athlete


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Avoiding any personal or financial involvement with the athlete is not a way to avoid dual relationships in sport psychology. The other options are all ways to avoid dual relationships.

What is the best way to ensure confidentiality in sport psychology?

  1. Keeping all records in a locked file cabinet

  2. Using a password-protected computer

  3. Only discussing the athlete's case with other professionals who are directly involved in the athlete's care

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ways to ensure confidentiality in sport psychology.

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