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Ethical Issues in Abnormal Psychology

Description: This quiz covers ethical issues related to abnormal psychology, including confidentiality, informed consent, and the use of aversive therapies.
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What is the primary ethical principle that governs the relationship between a psychologist and their client?

  1. Autonomy

  2. Beneficence

  3. Non-maleficence

  4. Justice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Autonomy is the principle that respects the client's right to make their own decisions about their care.

What is the term for the process of obtaining a client's consent to treatment?

  1. Informed consent

  2. Assent

  3. Capacity assessment

  4. Waiver of consent


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Informed consent is the process of ensuring that a client has the necessary information to make an informed decision about their treatment.

Which of the following is NOT a key element of informed consent?

  1. Disclosure of the risks and benefits of treatment

  2. Assessment of the client's capacity to make decisions

  3. Obtaining the client's signature on a consent form

  4. Providing the client with a copy of their treatment plan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Obtaining the client's signature on a consent form is not a key element of informed consent, as it is not sufficient to ensure that the client has understood and agreed to the treatment.

What is the ethical principle that requires psychologists to avoid harming their clients?

  1. Autonomy

  2. Beneficence

  3. Non-maleficence

  4. Justice


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Non-maleficence is the principle that requires psychologists to avoid harming their clients.

Which of the following is an example of an aversive therapy?

  1. Cognitive-behavioral therapy

  2. Dialectical behavior therapy

  3. Exposure therapy

  4. Electroconvulsive therapy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Electroconvulsive therapy is an example of an aversive therapy, as it involves the use of electric shocks to treat mental illness.

What is the primary ethical concern associated with the use of aversive therapies?

  1. They are ineffective

  2. They are harmful

  3. They are too expensive

  4. They are not evidence-based


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary ethical concern associated with the use of aversive therapies is that they can be harmful to clients.

What is the term for the ethical principle that requires psychologists to treat all clients fairly and equitably?

  1. Autonomy

  2. Beneficence

  3. Non-maleficence

  4. Justice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Justice is the ethical principle that requires psychologists to treat all clients fairly and equitably.

Which of the following is an example of a situation where a psychologist might be required to breach confidentiality?

  1. When the client is a danger to themselves or others

  2. When the client is a minor

  3. When the client is seeking treatment for a substance use disorder

  4. When the client is being treated for a mental illness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Psychologists are required to breach confidentiality when the client is a danger to themselves or others.

What is the term for the ethical principle that requires psychologists to respect the privacy of their clients?

  1. Autonomy

  2. Beneficence

  3. Non-maleficence

  4. Confidentiality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Confidentiality is the ethical principle that requires psychologists to respect the privacy of their clients.

Which of the following is an example of a situation where a psychologist might be required to disclose confidential information about a client?

  1. When the client is a danger to themselves or others

  2. When the client is a minor

  3. When the client is seeking treatment for a substance use disorder

  4. When the client is being treated for a mental illness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Psychologists are required to disclose confidential information about a client when the client is a danger to themselves or others.

What is the term for the ethical principle that requires psychologists to use their skills and knowledge to benefit their clients?

  1. Autonomy

  2. Beneficence

  3. Non-maleficence

  4. Justice


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Beneficence is the ethical principle that requires psychologists to use their skills and knowledge to benefit their clients.

Which of the following is an example of a situation where a psychologist might be required to terminate a therapeutic relationship?

  1. When the client is no longer making progress

  2. When the client is no longer able to pay for therapy

  3. When the client is no longer interested in therapy

  4. When the psychologist is no longer able to provide effective treatment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Psychologists are required to terminate a therapeutic relationship when they are no longer able to provide effective treatment.

What is the term for the ethical principle that requires psychologists to avoid conflicts of interest?

  1. Autonomy

  2. Beneficence

  3. Non-maleficence

  4. Fidelity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fidelity is the ethical principle that requires psychologists to avoid conflicts of interest.

Which of the following is an example of a conflict of interest?

  1. A psychologist treats a client who is also their friend

  2. A psychologist treats a client who is also their family member

  3. A psychologist treats a client who is also their employee

  4. A psychologist treats a client who is also their business partner


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of conflicts of interest.

What is the term for the ethical principle that requires psychologists to be honest and truthful with their clients?

  1. Autonomy

  2. Beneficence

  3. Non-maleficence

  4. Veracity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Veracity is the ethical principle that requires psychologists to be honest and truthful with their clients.

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