Two Amendments Were Added to the APA Code of Ethics

question 39

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 cybertherapy 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 post-doctoral degree in psychopharmacology in order to receive prescription privileges.

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Definitions:

Collaboration

The action of working with others to produce or create something, typically implying a joint effort towards a common goal.

Socialization

Socialization is the process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills appropriate to their society or specific groups within it.

New Members

Individuals who have recently joined a team, organization, or group.

External Level

The level at which an organization interacts with and responds to external forces and stakeholders outside of its immediate operational scope.