1. META-CODE EFPA

Question 1

When was it approved?

Answer 1

1995

Question 2

Why was it created?

Answer 2

To avoid interference between codes from different professional associations
- Serves as orientation for members codes, gives an ethical reference frame
- More reflexive approach, without excluding practicalities
- Appeals more to individuals ethic responsibility than norms

Question 3

1. Preamble

Answer 3

“…strife to help the public in developing informed judgements and choices regarding human behaviour… privileged knowledge to improve the condition of both individual and society”

Question 4

2. Ethical Principles
   2.1

Answer 4

Respect for a persons right and dignity:

privacy, confidentiality, self-determination and autonomy, sonsistent with the psychologists obligations and with the law

Question 5

2. Ethical principles
   2.2

Answer 5

Competence:

ensure and maintain high standards of competence. Recognize their boundaries of competencies and limitations of expertise. Only provide services they are trained for.

Question 6

2. Ethical principles
   2.3

Answer 6

Responsibility:

aware of professional and scientific responsibilities to their clients, community, and society. Avoid doing harm and are responsible for their actions. Asure their services are not misused

Question 7

2. Ethical principles
   2.4

Answer 7

Integrity:

In science, teaching and practice. Honest, fair and respectful of others. They aim to clarify their roles and act according to them.

Question 8

3. Content of Ethical Codes of Member Associations:
   Interdependence of the Four Principles

Answer 8

when resolving an ethical question or dilemma will require reflection and often dialogue with clients and colleagues, weighing different ethical principles.

Question 9

3. Content of Ethical Codes of Member Associations:
   3.1

Answer 9

Respect for a persons right and dignity:

general respect, privacy and confidentiality, informed consent and freedom of consent, and self-determination

Question 10

3. Content of Ethical Codes of Member Associations:
   3.2

Answer 10

Competence:

Ethical awareness, limits of competence, limits of procedures, continuing development and incapability (judgement aversely affected)

Question 11

3. Content of Ethical Codes of Member Associations:
   3.3

Answer 11

Responsibility:

general responsibility, promotion of high standards, avoidance of harm, continuity of care, extended responsibility and resolving dilemmas

Question 12

3. Content of Ethical Codes of Member Associations:
   3.4

Answer 12

Integrity:

recognition of professional limitations, honesty and accuracy, straightforwardness and openness, conflict of interests and exploitation, and actions of colleagues (nformer)