Chapter 3 - Ethics

Question 1

Certification

Answer 1

• A professional credential individuals earn by demonstrating that they have met predetermined qualifications.
• Voluntary process

Question 2

Licensure

Answer 2

• Mandatory credentials individuals must obtain to practice within their professions.

Question 3

User Qualifications

Answer 3

• The background, training, and/or certifications the test purchaser must meet.

Question 4

Test Security

Answer 4

• Includes not publishing psychological tests in newspapers, magazines, and popular books.
• Exemption is sharing it with the research community.

Question 5

Test User

Answer 5

• A person who participates in purchasing, administering, interpreting, or using the results of a psychological test.

Question 6

Test Taker Responsibilities

Answer 6

• Be prepared to take the test
• Understand and accept the consequence of not taking a test
• Carefully read or listen to instructions
• Many more …

Question 7

Test Taker Rights

Answer 7

• Be informed of your rights and responsibilities as a test taker.
• Be treated with courtesy, respect, and impartiality, regardless of age, sex, sexuality …
• Be tested with measures that meet professional standards and that are appropriate.
• Receive a brief oral or written explanation before the testing.
• Know what the test is about.
• Have your results interpreted by trained individuals.
• Know if a test is optional and the consequences of taking or not taking the test …
• Receive a written or oral explanation of your test results within a reasonable amount of time after testing and in commonly understood language.
• Present your concerns…
• Have your test results kept confidential.

Question 8

Four Principles of The Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists

Answer 8

• The responsibilities are hierarchical

1. Respect for the dignity of the person
2. Responsible caring
3. Integrity in relationships
4. Responsibility to society

Question 9

10 Steps for Making an Ethical Decision

Answer 9

1. Identification of people potentially affected by the decision
2. Identification of ethically relevant issues
3. Consideration of what may bias/influence decision
4. Are there alternative courses of action
5. Analysis of risks and benefits
6. Choose a course of action
7. Action, with a commitment to assume responsibility for the consequences of the action
8. Evaluation of the results of the course of action
9. Assumption of responsibility for consequences of action
10. Appropriate action, as warranted and feasible to prevent future occurrences of the dilemma

Question 10

Undue Influence

Answer 10

• When prospective participants are recruited by individuals in a position of authority or otherwise pressured to participate - power relationships

Question 11

Coercion

Answer 11

• More extreme form of undue influence, involving a threat of harm or punishment for failure to participate or remain in the project.