Two Amendments Were Added to the APA Code of Ethics

question 21

Multiple Choice

Two amendments were added to the APA code of ethics in 2010. These amendments emphasize that ______.

• A) psychologists cannot use ethical standards from the code to justify or defend the violation of human rights
• B) psychologists must provide both digital and paper copies of informed consent documents to telepsychology patients
• C) the APA code of ethics is to be followed even when it conflicts with local, state, or federal law
• D) clinical psychologists must obtain a postdoctoral degree in psychopharmacology in order to receive prescription privileges

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Definitions:

Behavior Therapists

Mental health professionals who utilize principles of behaviorism to treat psychological disorders and behavioral issues through conditioning and learned behaviors.

Observable Behaviors

Actions or reactions of an individual that can be directly seen and measured.

Baseline Data

Initial information or measurements used as a reference point before experimental or therapeutic interventions.

Behavior Therapy

A therapeutic approach focusing on changing undesirable behaviors through conditioning and other learning techniques.