Lesson 4: Ethics in Assessment

• ethics - refers to issues or practice that influence the decision-making process in terms of "doing the right thing"
• ethics - reflects moralee
• ethics - what is considered right or wrong
• ethical standards - set of professional practice guidelines or codes
• ethical standards - are not laws established by governmental bodies
• violation of ethical standards penalties - expulsion from the organization
• ethical dilemmas - complex situations that often involves an apparent mental conflict between moral imperatives, in which to obey one would result in transgressing another
• APA - american psychological association
• PAP - psychological association of the philippines
• APA & PAP goals

  1. provide specific standards to cover most situations encountered by psychologists
  2. welfare and protection of the individuals and groups
• apa code of ethics

  1. beneficence and non-maleficence
  2. fidelity and responsibility
  3. integrity
  4. justice
  5. respect for people's rights and dignity
• pap code of ethics

  1. respect for the dignity of persons and people
  2. competent caring for the well-being of persons and people
  3. integrity
  4. professional and scientific responsibilities to society
• beneficence and non-maleficence - maximizing benefits and minimizing risks
• fidelity and responsibility - establish relationship of trust to those with whom they work
• integrity - promote accuracy, honesty, and truthfulness
• justice - recognize that fairness and justice entitle all persons to access and benefit from contributions
• respect for people's right and dignity - respect the dignity and worth of all people; rights of individuals to privacy, confidentiality, and self-determination
• ethical standards

  1. Resolving Ethical Issues
  2. Competence
  3. Human Relations
  4. Privacy and Confidentiality
  5. Advertising and Other Public Statements
  6. Record Keeping and Fees
  7. Education and Training
  8. Research Publication
  9. Assessment
  10. Therapy