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Ethics - Exam 4
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Psychology
Undergraduate 4
11/12/2014

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Term
Define: Acculturation process
Definition
set of internal psychological outcomes including sense of personal ethical identity, good mental health, and achievement of personal ethical satisfaction in new cultural environment
Term
list 4 possible outcomes of the acculturation model
Definition
1. separation
2. margenalization
3. assimilation
4. integration
Term
Acculturation model: Separation
Definition
high attachment to own values
Term
Acculturation model: Margenalization
Definition
low identity with each culture; cognitive dissonance can occur
Term
Acculturation model: Assimilation
Definition
adopt new culture and discard the old
Term
Acculturation model: integration
Definition
retain aspects of heritage but incorporate new
Term
Acculturation model: 2 categories that are associated with low identification to new culture
Definition
1. separation
2. margenalization
Term
Acculturation model: 2 categories that are associated with high identification to new culture
Definition
1. assimilation
2. integration
Term
how is the therapeutic relationship different from a friendship?
Definition
1. includes contract to work collaboratively

2. helper is compensated in exchange

3. unbiased and client-focused. not seeking to control the client's choices, not interested in imposing religious perspectives, accepts clients orientation

4. goal is to help client regain autonomy and self-determination

5. Sessions focused on client needs rather than the mutual
Term
1914 U.S. Supreme Court: Informed Consent - "The Root Promise"
Definition
autonomy

every adult with a sound mind has a right to determine what will be done with their bodies

fundamental moral values of autonomy and dignity

meaninful two way conversations

risks, benefits, boundaries
Term
What was informed consent like before the 70s
Definition
hid harmful information

no two way conversations

hid cancer diagnosis and other harmful information to "protect" mentality of patient
Term
what changed in regards to informed consent in 1970?
Definition
shifted locus of control of decision making clearly to patient

and responsibility to adequate relevant information to the doctor
Term
in 1972 a law came out about informed consent. what did it say?
Definition
doctors didnt have the right to determine what degree of information the patient should have

a standard set by law

to vonunteer necessary information

patient does not come in with knowledge to consent or refuse
Term
informed consent: what information needs to be revealed?
Definition
1. who is providing the service

2. who else will see information?

3. reasons for the initial session

4. limits on number of sessions expected

5. how can the treatment be terminated?

6. fees and policies and procedures.

7. confidential information in couple or family therapy

8. what will be disclosed outside of the relationship must be discussed at beginning

9. tell about duty to warn

10. third party paters may demand periodic access to records
Term
1976 tarasoff rule
Definition
extended clinicans duty to earn and duty to protect

must violate confidentiality to protect victim

therapist informed police

but not parents

made client stop therapy after

two months later killed
Term
Legal restrictions on confidentiality: when patient/client confidentiality be broken?
Definition
1. patient gives clinician permission

2. child abuse, elder abuse, disabled abuse

3. when a clinician has reasonable cause to suspect that the patient is going to hurt self or others
Term
HIPAA when can health care information be shared without patient consent or knowledge?
Definition
1. during litigation (sapena)
2. when the person is police suspect
3. marketing efforts by health providers
4. research
Term
how can we be sure that a patient can give proper consent? (4)
Definition
1. they cant be distraught/disoriented. need to cosnider all options and need to be ready to trust therapist

2. therapist contracts with client to work

3. revists and evaluates goasl often in the process

4. therapist must inform consent client if there are other therapists that may be more effective
Term
what is the health insurance portability and accountability act? 2002
Definition
no longer is the patient's permission to share info with other helath providers legally required
Term
what is priviledged confirmation?
Definition
legal term

confidential information that is protected from disclosure during legal proceedings

communication between patient and therapist is privileged with following exceptions

1. court ordered mental health evaluation
2. initiation of a civil lawsuit raises the issue of personal injury
Term
7 steps for decision making
Definition
1. clarify facts and principles

2. consltation as a trusted colleague to reduce idiosyncratic responses

3. stealth dilemmas: develop gradually; each step seems to ave minimal harm, "moral drift" occurs

4. consider rights, responsibilities, and vulnerabilities of all parties

5. the degree to which the considered action is to meet therapists own needs

6. consequences of each possible deicision

7. frame the right question and relevant standards
Term
2.01 to 2.06 of standard two (competence)
Definition
2.01 - boundaries of competence (knowing limits, ensure beneficience or refer to other's care, admit when you dont have the capabilities.

2.02 providing services in emergencies

2.03 maintain competence

2.04 - bases for scientific and professional judgments

2.05 - delegation of work to others (delegate when necessary but avoid exploitation, only delegate to those that are competent)

2.06 - personal problems and conflicts (dont take a case where your personal conflicts and interests would interfere with objectivity or create conflict of interest)
Term
what is standard two all about?
Definition
competence

requires humility and wisdom; know when youve hit your limit

knwoledge of the literature

skill to act on the knowledge

ability to effectively work with client

confidentiality making sure clients well being is top priority

take care of own health
Term
3 types of competence
Definition
1. intellectual competence (requires learning techniques, theory and individual differences)

2. emotional competence (which clinical approaches show efficacy or harm? self knowledge of weaknesses and blindspots)

3. cultural competence: void making simplistic unfounded assumptions about cultures based on stereotypes

identities of individuals within groups are always changing, ascribed identities imposed based on superficial characteristics

own set of expectations about certain types of people (implicit reactions)
Term
4 steps to cultural competence
Definition
1. first step in multicultural awareness if to understand your own culture. individualistic, competitive, non-empathic = america

2. know your own privileges. (uncomfortable realities), be willing to jhave different dialogues

3. let down defenses and see the privilege, oppression, and discrimination ina subjective way

4. what is the process that makes people invisible (not acknowledged?) how do we deal with our unearned privileges?
Term
what is cultural humility?
Definition
be an expert in another persons culture but have capability to observe, learnm understand

realize differences and avoid arrogance
Term
What are three qualities necessary for cultural competence?
Definition
1. cultural sensitivity (awareness and appreciation of diversity)

2. cultural knowledge (reading, consultation with experts, interaction with indiivduals)

3. cultural empathy (ability to connect emotionally with peoples cultural perspective)
Term
5 APA principles
Definition
1. Beneficience
2. responsibility
3. integrity
4. justice
5. respect for people's rights and dignity
Term
Explain the relationship between values, ethics, and culture.
Definition
ethical principles are expressions of moral ideas and values

culture is important because culture shapes who you are and your perspective

culture reflects diverse values

"health care culture"
Term
What are the most important ethical principles in principle-based ethics and why?
Definition
1. respect for autonomy

2. beneficience

3. justice

WHY? most cultures endorse these principles. they are standards for interpersonal behavior
Term
Standard 3 of APA
Definition
3.01 - no unfair discrimination

3.02 - no sex harassment, solicitation, physical advances or sex conduct

3.03 - no harassment based on age, gender, etc

3.04 - avoid harming patients

3.05 - dual relationships - professional and nonprofessional roles; ex: boss and therapist. makes things ncomfortable

3.06 - no conflicts of interest that will impair objectivity competence or effectiveness

3.07 - clarity at outset of service. relationshis with third party requesting service

3.08 - do not explot supervises, clients, employees, etc

3.09 - cooperate with other prodessionals to serve clients effectively

3.1 - informed consent - except when mandated by law

3.11 - delivering service to organization;s nature and objectives limits confidentiality

3.12 - cover to interruption of psychological services
Term
Standard 3 of APA
Definition
3.01 - no unfair discrimination

3.02 - no sex harassment, solicitation, physical advances or sex conduct

3.03 - no harassment based on age, gender, etc

3.04 - avoid harming patients

3.05 - dual relationships - professional and nonprofessional roles; ex: boss and therapist. makes things ncomfortable

3.06 - no conflicts of interest that will impair objectivity competence or effectiveness

3.07 - clarity at outset of service. relationshis with third party requesting service

3.08 - do not explot supervises, clients, employees, etc

3.09 - cooperate with other prodessionals to serve clients effectively

3.1 - informed consent - except when mandated by law

3.11 - delivering service to organization;s nature and objectives limits confidentiality

3.12 - cover to interruption of psychological services
Term
why is sexual involvement unethical
Definition
1. makes the work of psychotherapy impossibke - the method you use to help the patient has been neutralized

2. therapist cannot exercize beneficience in the professional relationship

3. not legitimate claim for a psychologist to have this kind of gratification

4. in a fudiciary relationship, there is an overarching ethical obligation to servivce illegitimate forms of statisfaction that palce the patient at risk of harm
Term
unethical - dual relationships - why?
Definition
1. fudiciary duality to client/professional role

2. client has emotional involvement and attachment; there is a power differential

3. when a secondary relationship begins, affecrs dyanamic of professional

4. includes clients internal sense of person ijn structure of his life

5. outside role gives a different perspective of therapist

6. role slipping, blurred boundaries from small changes to severe bundary issues
Term
dual relationships: how to measure degree of beneficience or harm
Definition
benefits: degree to which the primary relationship is enhanced or diminished determines the positive or negative quality of the second relationship

degree og harm is related to the degree of autonomy lost and loss of therapeutic relationship
Term
clients that are more likely to be taken advantage of/exploited
Definition
low percentage with minors and marriage

patient with incest and sexual abuse 30%
(because boundaries have been altered)

probono or reduced fee: feel like they owe and take advantage

attempted suicide 19%
Term
Characteristics of clients that have been taken advantage of by therapist
Definition
1. Roletrading

2. sex therapy

3. positive transference

4. exploitation and exaggerated dependence

5. therapist using drugs or alcohol as part of seduction

6. physical force, threats, intimidation

7. uses rationale to discount
Term
exploitation - define "role trading"
Definition
needs of therapist becomes the focus

slippery slope
Term
exploitation - sex therapy
Definition
uses sex as treatment
Term
positive transference
Definition
think that the client likes you but not really its not about you
Term
Study: sexual attraction to patients
Definition
males 90%
females: 75%

higher attraction in psychology than social work

most report their formal training in this area was inadequate

most feel anxious, guilty and confused about it
Term
Discuss the 7 assumptions underlying the Gottlieb model
Definition
1. The model is applicable in all professional relationships involving a psychologist and a consumer of services. The psychologist's assumed social role is a professional
2. The aspirational goal to avoid all dual relationships is unrealistic. The premise of the model is to help psychologists manage these relationships more sensitively and effectively when they do occur
3. All additional relationships with consumers should be carefully evaluated to assess potential harm
4. Not all dual relationships are exploitive in nature and sometimes can be low risk or even beneficial
5. The model intends to sensitize the psychologist to the relevant issues and make recommendations for action
6. The model assumes that the professional's dilemma is resultant of contemplating the addition of a second relationship to the existing one. Does not account for situations where multiple relationships already exist
7. The dimensions of the model must be perceived from the consumer's point of view, not psychologist. Make conservative decisions to ensure the consumer’s wellbeing
Term
3. Discuss the three dimensions that are critical to the decision making process
Definition
1. Power – power differential between psychologist and consumer
2. Duration of the relationship - It is assumed that power increases over time. power is lowered in brief relationships
3. Clarity of termination - the professional relationship will continue as long as the consumer thinks that it does
Term
what are health and mental health problems commonly encountered by rural residents?
Definition
a. substance abuse, mental illnesses, ad medical psychiatric comorbid conditions. Suicide rates higher - Three times rate of national average. Poverty -> crime, meth labs, etc. chronic and intergenerational. Quality of living diminished. Hopelessness.
b. Practitioners: isolation due to private office or lack of professionals in area, low resources,
Term
2. What are possible overlapping roles in rural mental health care?
Definition
a. Meeting socially and then meeting them professionally afterwards. Friend vs professional; more common in rural small community. Teacher and practitioner.
Term
3. What is generalist care and how does it differ from care in major cities?
Definition
a. Indiv. without specialty training who function in expanded roles to care for complex, multi-problem patients
b. Issues = working outside of competence violates ethical boundaries. Helping in emergencies. Different professionals resolve conflicts differently.
Term
What are the ethical dilemmas in practice decisions for rural practitioners?
Definition
a. Reporting people in small community could cause rift + you may have to leave
b. Substance abuse of practitioners
c. Not being able to share confidential information. Trouble keeping roles separate
d. Rationing of care – limit amt of ppl you see; esp bc of insurance reimbursement rates
Term
1. What are these authors finding in Abnormal psychology textbooks, and why are they concerned about this standardized presentation?
Definition
1. biological explanations for adhd, depression and schizophrenia
2. misrepresent the scientific literature to make it look like the cause is only biology. present discredited information. state theories as facts. introduce bias when introducing a concept
3. overstated efficacy of medications
4. overreliance on twin studies – makes it sound like this PROVES it works
Term
List 8 Behavior Analysis principles
Definition
1. do no harm
2. respect autonomy
3. benefit others
4. being just
5. truthful
6. according dignity
7. treat others with care and compassion
8. accepting responsibility
Term
what does according dignity mean?
Definition
make sure that every client is treated with respect and help them advocate for their needs
Term
5 APA principles
Definition
1. Beneficience
2. responsibility
3. integrity
4. justice
5. respect for people's rights and dignity
Term
how do BA and APA ethics coalesce?
Definition
1. do no harm + beneficience
2. respecting autonomy + respect for peoples rights and dignity
3. justice + being just
4. integrity + being truthful
5. treating others with compassion + respoect
6. accepting responsibility + responsibility
Term
whats the difference between a moral principle and a principle of code of ethics?
Definition
moral principle is universal and broad
Term
what did the committee on ethical standards do?
Definition
in the 40s, gathered information from the APA clinical members to acquire information about ethical issues

more than 100 responses

previously, complaints dealt with by university with academic standards

created a 171 page draft

wanted to create a code that could be lived
Term
what was the goal of the committee on ethical standards?
Definition
create a code "that could be lived"
Term
what was the biggest revision of the APA code?
Definition
in 2002

changes "principles" to "aspirational principles"

why is this a problem? less important.
Term
what are the three limitations of the APA code of ethics?
Definition
1. created by small group of politcally powerful members of a professional. subject to bias; hierarchy within the group - top is more concerned with promotion of psychology
Term
how is the apa code enforced?
Definition
members monitor code and help monitor colleagues and educate/report violations to local national ethics board

consumers report to local professional associations

apa maintains a board to evaluate and monitor ethical complaints

eaach state has independent licensing board that can grant, suspend, deny and revoke licenses
Term
what is the process of reporting an APA violation?
Definition
1. psychologist discovers violation, brings it to the attention of the offender. collegial education process. should correct problem

2. if violation is serious or the collegial process is unsuccessful, psychologist has the ethical responsibility to inform the ethics board

OR patient makes a complaint and ethics board contacts psychologist and reviews the case
Term
what is the acculturation process?
Definition
set of internal psychological outcomes including sense of personal ethical identity, good mental health and achievement of personal satisfaction in new cultural environment
Term
how is the therapeutic relationship different from a friendship?
Definition
therapeutic relationship includes a contract to work collaboratively

in exchange, helper is compensated

unbiased and client-focused. not seeking to control the clients choices, not invested in imposing religion or perspectives

accepts clients cultural and sexual orientation
Term
what does the u.s. supreme court say about informed consent in the "root promise"?
Definition
autonomy: every adult human being of a sound mind has a right to determine what shall be done with his own body

fundamental moral values of autonomy and dignity

meaningful two way conversations
Term
informed consent in the 1970s
Definition
shifted locus of control of decision making to patient. and responsibility for adequate relevant information to the doctor

there was a law passed that said doctos didnt have right to determine what degree of information the patient should have; a standard set by law; to volunteer necessary information. patient does not come in with knowledge to consent/refuse
Term
1976 Tarasoff Rule
Definition
extended clinicians duty to warn and duty to protect

must violate confidentiality to protect victim.

therapise informed police, but not parents; didnt stop therapy after. two months after killed someone
Term
legal restrictions on confidentiality
Definition
1. patient gives clinician permission
2. child abuse, elder abuse, or abuse of the disabled
3. when a clinicam has reasonable cause to suspect that the patient is a threat to himself or others
4. when clinican has reasonable cause to suspect that the patient is a threat to others
Term
What is HIPAA? and when is it applicable (4)?
Definition
health care info that can be shared without patient consent or patients knowledge

1. during litigation (sapenad)
2. when the person is a police suspect
3. marketing efforts by health
4. research
Term
how can we be sure that a patient can give proper consent? (4)
Definition
1. they cant be distraught/disoriented. need to cosnider all options and need to be ready to trust therapist

2. therapist contracts with client to work

3. revists and evaluates goasl often in the process

4. therapist must inform consent client if there are other therapists that may be more effective
Term
what is the health insurance portability and accountability act? 2002
Definition
no longer is the patient's permission to share info with other helath providers legally required
Term
what is priviledged confirmation?
Definition
legal term

confidential information that is protected from disclosure during legal proceedings

communication between patient and therapist is privileged with following exceptions

1. court ordered mental health evaluation
2. initiation of a civil lawsuit raises the issue of personal injury
Term
7 steps for decision making
Definition
1. clarify facts and principles

2. consltation as a trusted colleague to reduce idiosyncratic responses

3. stealth dilemmas: develop gradually; each step seems to ave minimal harm, "moral drift" occurs

4. consider rights, responsibilities, and vulnerabilities of all parties

5. the degree to which the considered action is to meet therapists own needs

6. consequences of each possible deicision

7. frame the right question and relevant standards
Term
what is standard one all about? summarize 1.03 to 1.08
Definition
RESOLVING ETHICAL ISSUES

1.01 - if work is misused or misrepresented, try to fix it ASAP!

1.02 - law vs ethical responsibilities (find a balance between law and the code of ethics. law first, ethics second)

1.03 - ethics vs organizational demands. (may belong to organizations that do not follow the code of ethics)

1.04 - informal resolution of ethical violations (bring up questions of ethics to the violator)

1.05 - reporting ethical violations

1.06 - cooperating with ethics committees

1.07 - improper complaints (prevent ignorant complaints from happening)

1.08 (unfair discrimination against complainants and respondents
Term
what are the 8 aspects of standard one (resolving ethical issues)?
Definition
1.01 - if work is misused or misrepresented, try to fix it ASAP!

1.02 - law vs ethical responsibilities (find a balance between law and the code of ethics. law first, ethics second)

1.03 - ethics vs organizational demands. (may belong to organizations that do not follow the code of ethics)

1.04 - informal resolution of ethical violations (bring up questions of ethics to the violator)

1.05 - reporting ethical violations

1.06 - cooperating with ethics committees

1.07 - improper complaints (prevent ignorant complaints from happening)

1.08 (unfair discrimination against complainants and respondents
Term
2.01 to 2.06 of standard two (competence)
Definition
2.01 - boundaries of competence (knowing limits, ensure beneficience or refer to other's care, admit when you dont have the capabilities.

2.02 providing services in emergencies

2.03 maintain competence

2.04 - bases for scientific and professional judgments

2.05 - delegation of work to others (delegate when necessary but avoid exploitation, only delegate to those that are competent)

2.06 - personal problems and conflicts (dont take a case where your personal conflicts and interests would interfere with objectivity or create conflict of interest)

2.06
Term
what is standard two all about?
Definition
competence

requires humility and wisdom; know when youve hit your limit

knwoledge of the literature

skill to act on the knowledge

ability to effectively work with client

confidentiality making sure clients well being is top priority

take care of own health
Term
2 types of competence
Definition
1. intellectual competence (requires learning techniques, theory and individual differences)

2. emotional competence (which clinical approaches show efficacy or harm? self knowledge of weaknesses and blindspots)
Term
What is cultural competence?
Definition
avoid making simplistic unfounded assumptions about cultures based on stereotypes

identities of individuals within groups are always changing, ascribed identities imposed based on superficial characteristics

own set of expectations about certain types of people (implicit reactions)
Term
4 steps to cultural competence
Definition
1. first step in multicultural awareness if to understand your own culture. individualistic, competitive, non-empathic = america

2. know your own privileges. (uncomfortable realities), be willing to jhave different dialogues

3. let down defenses and see the privilege, oppression, and discrimination ina subjective way

4. what is the process that makes people invisible (not acknowledged?) how do we deal with our unearned privileges?
Term
what is cultural humility?
Definition
be an expert in another persons culture but have capability to observe, learnm understand

realize differences and avoid arrogance
Term
What are three qualities necessary for cultural competence?
Definition
1. cultural sensitivity (awareness and appreciation of diversity)

2. cultural knowledge (reading, consultation with experts, interaction with indiivduals)

3. cultural empathy (ability to connect emotionally with peoples cultural perspective)
Term
Explain the relationship between values, ethics, and culture.
Definition
ethical principles are expressions of moral ideas and values

culture is important because culture shapes who you are and your perspective

culture reflects diverse values

"health care culture"
Term
What are the most important ethical principles in principle-based ethics and why?
Definition
1. respect for autonomy

2. beneficience

3. justice

WHY? most cultures endorse these principles. they are standards for interpersonal behavior
Term
Define: Ideology
Definition
often polarized assertions

people follow no matter what
Term
list some universal moral principles
Definition
1. not treated as means to end
2. all created equal
Term
When personal empathy or community morality fails..
Definition
duty directs the adherence to universal moral principles
Term
list the 3 "R"s of research
Definition
1. replace: find better alternative
2. reduce: use less animals
3. refine: minimize pain, better solution
Term
List vulnerabilities that may affect ability to consent
Definition
1. subjects who do not feel free to choose whether to participate (suseptible to peer pressure)

2. adolescents whose parents are in the room

3. in a group of others

4. parents that receive letter from school asking for kids to participate

5. kids asked to participate

6. kids asked by coach or teacher (power differences)

7. Employee vs. boss

8. appeal to altruism and saocial pressures to consent

9. may think there will be retaliation if refuse

10. food in door technique: comply with larger request after smaller
Term
How do we avoid getting false informed consent due to vulnerabilities?
Definition
consultation with others - recommendations to avoid abuses
Term
List of people with diminished autonomy
Definition
1. pregnant women
2. mentally disabled
3. incurable disease
4. ethnic minority
5. homeless refugees
6. nursing homes
7. prisoners
8. poor, unemployed
9. psychotic symptoms
Term
who is UNABLE to give proper consent? list
Definition
1. babies (guardian consent)
2. mentally disabled (power of attorney)
3. animals
etc
Term
Research: People that have strong needs are less likely to...
Definition
reject incentives for participating in experiments
Term
demographics of most researchers? problem with this?
Definition
1. white
2. middle class

false belief that all members of society are the same
Term
why is true objectivity rare in research?
Definition
1. when studying populations considered inferior, implicit bias and ignorance are likely to lead to more ethical issues

ex: gay, poor, color, women, mental health disagnoses, etc
Term
Noremburg Code
Definition
U.S. conducted experiments on non consenting humans
Term
4 bias risks
Definition
1. competencies
2. values
3. personal characteristics
4. implicit beliefs
Term
Expectancy effects
Definition
occur as result of bias
Term
List: Ethical dilemmas associated with informed consent
Definition
1. less validity, expectancy effects
2. intrusion into personal information and lives in longitudinal studies is a burdon on participants
3. studies require witholding of treatment
4. demands of funding sources
5. impact of dominant theory models: how a problem is perceived
6. Personal values, implicit beleifs that affect evaluation of evidence
Term
4 ways to mimimize harmful effects
Definition
1. random assignment in social program experiments
2. assignments done equitably
3. maintain status quo; no resources removed
4. resources distributed equitably
Term
What does IACUC stand for?
Definition
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
Term
Informed consent is a process, not just a signature...

How to give good informed consent? (5)
Definition
1. exchange of information over course of study
2. FAQ sessions
3. verbal instructions, measure subjects understanding
4. consent form @ 8th grade reading level
5. clear agreeement; adults do not remember what they cansent to!
Term
3 Code of ethics included in the IRB
Definition
1. respect of all people
2. beneficience

3. justice (equitable distribution of risk and benefits of research)

apply to all subsets of community
Term
why is a code of ethics important? what does a good code do? (4)
Definition
1. profession must maintain trust of public
2. consistent record of competence of indiviudals
3. actions are not primarily motivated by self-interests, fulfilling minimum obligations
4. COE should inspire moral decision making, not just infractionns
Term
describe research process of drugs
Definition
1. various chemical compounds ceated. use of non-animals/humans in research (ex: cancer cells)

2. 3-4 phases of clinical trials
Term
Research & ethics + animals: what happened in 1966?
Definition
Federal laws were created in U.S.

story in life magazine called labs concentration camps for animals. public outcry.

ANIMAL WELFARE ACT
Term
what happens if you do not meet criteria for unnannounced NIH inspections for your lab?
Definition
federal funding is cut!
Term
who does IACUC report to?
Definition
reports directly to feds, not insititution

saves time on paperwork, quicker response
Term
what happens to whistle blowers in research labs?
Definition
protected by federal law

cannot be fired
Term
How can you minimize risk in research?
Definition
1. non-manipulative studies that are stress-free.

2. can study existing data

3. avoid GROUP-THINK during IRB review of proprosals.
Term
What is deception in research?
Definition
1. do not tell purpose of research; lie
2. use of confederates acting out pre-determined roles
3. incorrect information regarding rsearch procedures and instructions
4. false diagnosis and other reports
5. misleading settings: when study begins and ends
Term
what are the risks of using deception in research? how to repair after deception?
Definition
1. embarassment
2. undermines participant trust
3. lower self esteem

avoid risk: debrief to repair paticipant
Term
describe the facebook mood-altering experiment
Definition
600,000 users in experiment; no informed consent. "terms of agreement"

one group with positive words filterred out of news feed, one not
Term
how did facebook justify completing its study without proper informed consent? what rule did they rely on?
Definition
COMMON RULE, 1991
--outlines basic principals of research with humans

facebook states that they can do this because they do not have federal funding. many academic universities were involved; IRBs should have already looked at the sutyd before an OK'd it
Term
How did peoples expectations of privacy change after 9/11?
Definition
1. greater willingness to give up privacy for sake of security (patriot act)

2. one year after 9/11, a survey found that 82% americans surveyed have deep concerns about loss of online privacy

3. 67% concerned about spy software

4. 60% concerned about databases and public records
Term
difference between privacy and confidentiality
Definition
PRIVACY: information that isnt necessarily secret

CONFIDENTIALITY: secretive informatoin; psychological state, private relationships, etc.

violation of privacy isnt necessarily unethical; grey area
Term
When does invasion of privacy become an ethical issue?
Definition
when the gain is less than the harm caused
Term
describe the privacy continuum. what is at the far end?
Definition
Very public to private.

Ex: making out on a park bench is public, but not OK to videotape it for research

far end = spying on private behavior. expectations of privacy.
Term
why is invasion of privacy harmful in extreme cases?
Definition
harmful because cannot feel safe

may need to feel like you need to safeguard your behavior

discloses information can be associated with the indiivudal and be damaging to reputation, etc.

violates PRINCIPLES. do not treat others as a means to an end

ex: public conversation research, listening and taking notes.

public behavior in bars; signaling
Term
examples of invasion of privacy research (3)
Definition
1. 1938 university study: record university conversations by hiding under beds, in bathrooms, lounges, etc.

2. garbage research: habits, interests, and values; garbage considered abandoned property. residents give consent. researchers had to sign agreement not to engage in unnecessary inspection
Term
contrived observation experiments: waitress touching and tips
Definition
1. gratuity and touching by waitresss study

2. touch on hands had positive affect on waitress. vs shoulder touch

no debriefing
Term
bystander studies & stealing: describe the study. describe the gains vs harm
Definition
1. employ confederates to be thieves in a store. steal in view of customers. bystander more likely to tell owner of the store when they are the only person there.

GAIN: increase awareness of bystander effect, helps quality of culture and increases responsibility of individuals

HARM: participant responds violently towards confederate. may notbe safe to do the same study today
Term
Entrapment study: acter-observer effect. risks?
Definition
-explained behavior as consequent of environment

-students offered people to take part in a burglary; $2,000 payment. others observed and said why they took part in the crime

RISK: psychological harm, shame and guilt
Term
what types of studies involve low risk and low instrusion of privacy?
Definition
altruisim studies
Term
what is the benefit of participant-observer studies?
Definition
greater awareness and acceptance of hidden populations may occur

ex: sadomasochists are not all harmful or crazy
Term
list the 4 moral disengagement mechanisms that promote invasion of privacy
Definition
1. DISTORT NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES

2. moral justification: promoting safety of country

3. advantageous comparison: we arent seling information like others do

4. attribution of blame: blame the agency, just doing my job
Term
violation of privacy: violates what virtues?
Definition
1. respect - for others privacy

2. integrity - internally consistent code of conduct and discretion
Term
what were the mid-century changes in animal research? who inspired these changes?
Definition
WATSON

studying animal consciousness was a waste of time, because animals were machines and we should only research observable behavior.

humans do not have thoughts either, we just think we do. risk of BEHAVIORISM AND REDUCTIONISM
Term
history of using animals in experiments - how we think of animals has changed
Definition
1. 1800s - Darwin - animals are intelligent. humans are animals

1870s - Locke - animals are not machines, they can reason!

Hume: animals have reasoning skills. symbiotic elationship

Stewart-mills: animals are sensitive beings

Romaines: worked with darwin. animals can feel pain
Term
current view of using animals in epxeriments - view on animals
Definition
-use animals as means to an end, but increasing awarensss about ethics

-forced change derived from laws pased in 1980s

ethics free thinking

laws do not improve life for animals in agriculture

consumer demand for ethical alternatives increase

all research personnel trained on air quality, temp, noise, etc.
Term
animal research: 19th century
Definition
-anti-vivisection movement

cruelty to animals act

needed license to surrgery: animals. develloped pain rule

more concern in 1970s
Term
temple grandin: research on animals
Definition
-animals are not things
-animal friendly slaughter chutes
Term
Singer (1975) animal rights & research
Definition
campaigned for animal rights

philosophical groundwork that animals hae similar rights as humans

can only perform painful experiments if the research is GENUINELY SIGNIFICANT

collateral damage
Term
Leslie Bisgoulb: video
Definition
-animals are classified as property, but we do not own them. think we can do whatever we want tothem

-cultural belief that we have the fundamental rights to not be hurt for others' purposes exists.

-animals are the "subject of a life" - indiivudal with beliefs and a sense of self and future. emotional life, pleasure and pain, preferences, goals, psychological I.d.
Term
moral point of view of animal research (2)
Definition
1. animals are interested in security and freedom + living

2. animals DO NOT belong to us
Term
animal research: moral fallacy
Definition
moral fallacy of saying that animal rights are in conflict with human rights
Term
animal enterprise protection law
Definition
federal offense to vandalize/theft animal research

-protects researchers
Term
animal research; peace plan
Definition
report actual number of animals used

respectfully acknowledge critics

common ground for activists and researchers
Term
Why are ethics important?
Definition
1. not everyone has the same code of ethics; power corrupts

2. some people do not have the capacity to empathize

3. "humans can't be trusted"
Term
Zimbardo's prison experiment
Definition
guards vs prisoners

role acquisition; illusion of superiority

deindividuation (not responsible individually)

anonymity (permitted to act)

"THE SITUATIONIST PERSPECTIVE"
Term
Bandura: Moral Disengagement (4 steps)
Definition
1. Trait cynicism - don't trust others, desensitized to sensitivity of others

2. Higher chance locus of control: things happen by chance, not my fault; luck

3. Powerful others: blame everyone else, not self. displace responsibility

4. Low moral identity: moral values are not important to character and decision making
Term
Bandura & Moral Disengagement: Trait Cynicism
Definition
don't trust others, desentized to sensitivity of others
Term
Bandura & Moral Disengagement: higher chance locus control
Definition
things happen by chance, not my fault; luck
Term
Bandura & Moral Disengagement: powerful others
Definition
blame others, not responsibe. displacing rsponsibility
Term
Bandura & Moral Disengagement: low moral identity
Definition
moral values are not important to character and decision making
Term
moral failures occur because of...
Definition
human tendency to attent to data that is relevant to us and ignore what isn't
Term
How can rational decision making license unethical behavior? Give an example
Definition
when it decreases experience of emotions such as guilt

example: Milgram's experiment - shock for wrong answer; deception - how strong of a shock administered? only did debriefing for 60% of participants
Term
How was Milgram's experiment unethical?
Definition
example: Milgram's experiment - shock for wrong answer; deception - how strong of a shock administered? only did debriefing for 60% of participants
Term
Bandura: What Individual differences predispose to moral disengagement and increase moral acceptability?
Definition
1. moral justification: swear shops as employment opportunities

2. euphemistic labeling - lies are strategic manipulations

3. advantageous comparison: compare with even more harmful conduct
Term
Difference between moral disengagement and moral self-regulation...
Definition
Moral disengagement is a mediator that deactivates sense of morale and responsibility

Moral self-regulation: unethical decision making
Term
Bandura: How do we obscure negative effects? (3)
Definition
1. displacement and diffusion of responsibility; authority dictates group membership

2. Disregard/distort consequences (not a big deal)

3. Attribution of blame
Term
Nazi Scientists: How did they justify their actions?
Definition
defend selves by saying they don't know what they were doing (probably a lie, because paperwork was destroyed; incriminating)
Term
Nazi scientists: What happened to researchers?
Definition
1. placed in different universities; some discredited and put on trial

2. many went unpunished

OPERATION PAPERCLIP: entire space race from nazi operations
Term
Define: a moral point of view
Definition
standpoint that is impartial
Term
How to maintain a moral point of view? (4)
Definition
1. Meet publicly ackowledged rational standards

2. satisfy conditions of universality

3. be self-critical, rather than ideological (don't blindly follow others)

4. Promote generalized empathy and respect
--Use foundational principles that are given top priority
Term
4 levels of applied ethics - list
Definition
1. Meta-theory

2. Normative theories

3. Major principles

4. Institutional values
Term
Define: meta-theory
Definition
broad theory about types of reasons that can serve as justifications

ex: nations that believe people have rights to quality of life but might have conflicting issues like boundaries, government, etc.
Term
Define: Normative Theory
Definition
Deontological: obligations

teleological: what you OUGHT to do

utilitarianism: end justifies the means
Term
Define: major principles of ethics
Definition
do no harm, be trustworthy, be loyal to all people equally, etc
Term
difference between teleological and deontological
Definition
teleological: what you OUGHT to do; end justifies the means
Term
Define the institutional values of ethics
Definition
Campus/department
actions and judgments based under these rules
Term
Virtue Ethics
Definition
human strengths and skills that help us like we OUGHT to

doesnt focus on single foundational principle

ex: physical boundaries - give space, no toucing. some clients may want to hug you but you arent supposed to. use discretion based on virtue; why are they doing it? is it appropriate?
Term
Practical wisdom
Definition
capacity to wisely judge in a variety of situations; able to balance all relevant variables
Term
virtue ethics: 8 individual characteristics
Definition
1. Developing personal skills - motives, knowledge, and character

2. prudence: planned appropriate aforethought and judgement

3. Integrity - internal, consistent code of coduct, discretion.
ex: lying to colleagues; if somebody tells you something in confidence, use discretion

4. Respectfulness - others are worthy of high regard, humility

5. Benevolence - acting to help others; public spiritedness.

6. listening to perspective of people from under-represented groups

7. hope, perserverence, courage

8. High in dispositional trait EMPATHY
Term
What does ethics study?
Definition
the adequacy of the moral values of different groups; it tries to understand in a rational, self-critical manner how we OUGHT to resolve value conflicts
Term
What is a moral point of view? what must it do? (4)
Definition
a moral point of view is: a standpoint which is impartial

1. Meet publically acknowledged rational standards
2. Satisfy conditions of universality
3. Be self-critical rather than ideological
4. Promote generalized empathy and respect
Term
Define: foundational principle
Definition
those which should be given top priority in moral decisions
Term
egoist ethics
Definition
all men act to make selves happy and meet own needs
Term
required knowledge to be a good moral agent
Definition
1. understand ethics and be willing to apply them universally and consistently
2. Have a knowledge of other cultures
Term
Hierarchy of actions within ethics
Definition
Actions -> Rules/Constraints (do what you need to do to pursue happiness within moral rules) -> Principles (do no harm, take turns, etc.)

behind principles have either taboo system, deity that grants you human rights and a government that protects these rights. rules govern the government
Term
Reductionism in ethics
Definition
reduce moral values to task/preferences

ex: homosexuality as a personal taste; not immoral because doesnt harm others
Term
"bag of virtues"
Definition
contains all virtue; arbitrary

take some things out when develop own concept of morality
Term
emotivism
Definition
states that all values rooted in emotions. reductionistic
Term
what is philosophy/metatheory?
Definition
justification for morality

thinking about what you are doing and not blindly following
Term
how are moral dilemmas resolved?
Definition
with priorities
Term
define: moral dilemma
Definition
two duties are in conflict. obligations

you have moral reasons for choosing each action
Term
conflict of interest
Definition
duty vs your own needs
Term
normative vs descriptive
Definition
normative: rule, rational judgments

descriptive: tells you what it is but doesnt take second step to investigate why/reasons

need to make distinction between taste/preferences (private) and morals and normals (public)
Term
egocentric vs egoist
Definition
egocentric: i dont understand anyone but myself

egoist: only cares about self
Term
ethnic committment
Definition
obligations to society
Term
categorical imperative
Definition
treat humanity as an end unto itself, not end to itself
Term
good samaritan
Definition
different tribes with historic discrepencies

all of us are neighbors and need to be treated with respect
Term
why morality public?
Definition
because governs public sphere

ethics is about the inclusion of others

dont let differences overwhelm you. its not relative
Term
Logic of values (4)
Definition
1. morality is public; inlclusion of others; community context

2. moral claim needs to make sense to community. reasons. excuses only work if public accepts them

3. Moral emotions: guilt and shame associated with certain actions. goes with self command. understood by community.

4. Authority to moral values and commands reinforced by community. no personal choice
Term
examples of a moral dilemma
Definition
1.) You are presented with two or more actions, all of which you have the ability to perform.

2.) There are moral reasons for you to choose each of the actions.

3.) You cannot perform all of the actions and have to choose which action (or actions when there are three or more choices) to perform.

somebody will suffer/be affected no matter what choice you make

EXAMPLES:
-take son to park or go to a concert with buddies.
Term
social moral dilemma
Definition
2. social moral dilemma: value conflict that is so complex that reasonable members of a community can disagree with each other about the proper solution.
a. Example: dispute over whether torturing babies is not a social moral dilemma because reasonable people are not on both sides
b. Example: capital punishment, abortion, employee rights, affirmative action, and premarital sex are social moral dilemmas
Term
Moral Decision procedure
Definition
1. i. State the specific procedure; : does the dilemma only involve a conflict between personal interests or does it involve duties of station, principles, and/or theoretical disagreements? What level of justification will be needed to solve the dilemma?

2. historical context

3. who are the stakeholders?

4. what is the ideal situation? what principles should guide your decision?

5. your moral orientation: is it faith based? values, principles, etc.
Term
3 traits that make person suseptible to moral disengagement
Definition
1. trait cynicism
2. higher chance locus of control
3. low moral identity
Term
4 necessary characteristics for a moral principle
Definition
1. need to apply to others, in relatively same situations
2. take human limits into consideration
3. take presedence over other considerations *religion, law, etc*
4. Duty is involved when persons morality/goodness fails
Term
define metatheory
Definition
duty based ethics

types of reasons that serve as justification
Term
define virtue
Definition
what we ought to do, human strengths

generalize to situations
Term
practical wisdom
Definition
judge wisely in various situations, balanmce all variables in any circumstances
Term
8 virtue ethics: individual characteristics
Definition
1. MOTIVES: knowledge and characteristics/skills

2. PRUDENCE: planned appropriate forethought and judgement

3. INTEGRITY: discretion, internal code

4. RESPECTFULNESS: others worthy of high regard, humility

5. BENEVOLENCE: help others

6. listening to perspective of others from repressed groups

7. hope, perserverence, courage

8. high in dispositional trait empathy
Term
2 types of automony: list
Definition
1. autonomy

2. moral autonomy
Term
autonomy
Definition
independent will, ego-strength
Term
moral autonomy
Definition
live according to moral principles. adopt and reject prnciples
Term
moral accountability
Definition
explain how own actions respect the moral autonomy of those affected
Term
law and ethics
Definition
law is often consistent with morality and ethics (ex: sex with clients)

potentially immoral (slavery)

limited (some aspects of morality not covered by law)

law = lower level of valiue obedience because code of ethis in more stringent
Term
duty based ethics
Definition
1. happiness is resultant of doing one's own duty, but it not an end to itself

2. moral acts do not occur due to inclination

3. consequences do not justify/condemn act; fulfilling obligation is the point
Term
prudence
Definition
vigilently avoid arrogance and assumptions about clients and research

honor clients history, life sityation, hopes. but also noting clients self-serving distortions of memory, identity, and expectations

prepared for unpredictability of the therapeutic interaction
Term
character building (4)
Definition
1. choose virtuous fair alternatives because right thing to do, not for personal gain or rules

2. who shall i be?

3. ideals that may exceed minimum of ethical obligations

4. developed in a formative community with shared sense of purpose and assumptions
Term
how is professional different than other jobs?
Definition
1. training and certifications
2. care for the good of society
3. code of ethics and profesional organization
4. serve as vital human need that gives extra strong committment to principles
5. earned a license that can be revoked, not a right
Term
where are accountability procedures needed?
Definition
1. institutional device that calls for accountability, like APA
2. institutional inequality can undermine accountability (APA used to limit joining to only white males)
3. less equal status (psychologist vs patient)
Term
principle based ethics
Definition
goal-describing if competing claims; dyty to provide full range of alternative options

decisions are fragile because lives are at stake, emotions involved

differences, individual -bias, orientation, experience

think about who the client is
Term
using a mindful approach is used why?
Definition
human understanding is resistant to change. once adopt schema/opinion, seek confirmation in array of info presented

functional to maintian previous formed schemas (current beliefs about world)

need to use a mindful approach; deliberate opening to other possibilties
Term
group think
Definition
collective efforts to rationalize because of illusion of invulnerability

stereotyped views of people that disagree

illusion of a unanimous conclusion
Term
Tuskegee syphillis study: 1932
Definition
-document course of serious disease
-longest non-therapeutic experiment on humans in U.S.
-found illiterate black men in alabama
-not informed, told they were being trreated for bad blood
-documented progress of syphillis until death
-mortality ratr twice as high as controls
-NY times published an article in 1972 about the study and the patients were forced to be treated

kept secret by government
Term
secret human radiation studies
Definition
-U.S. energy department (1940s and 50s); 1000s of relatives of healthy humans subjects
-pregnant women, infants, terminally ill patients, poor people, etc. given radioactive isotopes.
-1994: information emerged; deliberately harming

kept secret by government
Term
enhanced interrogation procedures
Definition
-psychologist given responsiblity for designing interrogation of Guatanamo prisoners
-water boarding, extreme temperatures, sensory torture, sex humiliation, slolitary confinemenet, sleep deprviation, etc

purpose: to gain useful information about terrorist activity

ethnic complain fiiled - 7 years later ethics committee found lasso wasnt responsible because he did not volunteer for the duty he was given
Term
new york cancer study - 1940s
Definition
-26 chronically ill elderly patients; injected with cancer cells. no informed consent; government funded

-researched fond guilty and placed on one year probation at university. elected president of american associated of cancer research
Term
government sponsored political science study - 1964
Definition
-dominican republic; U.S. $6 million; department of defense

-systematic description of events that precede, occur during and after a peaceful or violent change in government; social scientists recruited.

attempt by U.S. to intervene in international affairs of latin american countries. sponsored by the army which purpose is to control
Term
rhesus monkey study controversy
Definition
hypothesis of learned diseas in limbs with loss of sensory functions

rhesus monkey research - did surgery to disconnect limbs. undersized cages, animals mutilated limbs when sensation damaged
-conviction overturned. state animal cruelty law ddidnt apply to federal research programs
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Term
psychologists role in and after WWI
Definition
WWI led to more recruits; drafts, lots of internships in V.A., more demand for personnel testing. developed a code of ethics; didnt deal with human subjects much until 1959. informed consent

late 60s - research on socially relevant provlems, civil problems

1973: federally mandated rules for researcj. limites too stringent or lax? debate

10 principles created
Term
10 principles of research (created in 70s)
Definition
1. making decision to conduct investigation
2. informed consent
3. freedom from coercion
4. fairness in relationship - treat subjects with respect, not means to an end
5. protecting participants from physical and emotional harm
6. responsibility to participants after research - debriefing
7. confidentiality
Term
masters and johnsons study of stages of sexual arousal
Definition
OBGYN - document arousal; chose women that had kids already. lab with prostitutes, subjects were med studnets

did a good job at following research principles. v ery ethical even though controversail research
Term
define: research
Definition
systematic investigation including research development, tests and evaluation. designed to contribute to generalizeable knowledge
Term
define: human participant
Definition
obtain data gathered thru interation/.intervention with individual OR identifiable private information

gather infor about participant/individual
Term
1970s - federal regulations on research
Definition
attacked by scientists, warned about limiting academic freedom and delayed investigations

ex: saw prisoners as ideal participants because happened to live under strict/constant condtions

not generalizable to public and vulnerable to abuse
Term
3 risk of harm categories
Definition
1. invasion of privacy: personal information colected without knowledge

2. confidentiality: disclose information putside research setting, release of data not authorized

3. study procedures: disparity between magnitude and probability of causing harm. ex: deception - could affect employability, self-esteem, etc
Term
bathing suit study
Definition
womens impact of stereotypes on math performance. internalize stereotypes

self-esteem post test decreased
Term
certification of confidentiality
Definition
-granted for studies collecting information that if disclosed could have adverse condequences for subjects of damage their financial standing, reputation, etc.

cannot be supenad
Term
government ethics vs professional ethics
Definition
government regulations have society at interest

professional ethics care about normative rules, conduct, socialize new members
Term
judgment-action gap
Definition
students believe cheating is not a moral behavior but do it anyways

-perceived morality of behavior does not correspond with their actions
Term
list: 5 neutralization techniques
Definition
1. denial of responsibility
2. denial of injury
3. denial of victim
4. condemning the condemners
5. appeal to higher loyalties
Term
neutralization techniques: denial of responsibility
Definition
deflect blame to circumstances, another person or outside forces
Term
neutralization techniques: denial of injury
Definition
reinterprets juvenile deviant acts in order to claim that they dont cause harm to others
Term
neutralization techniques: denial of victim
Definition
deviance is justified by rightful retaliation
Term
neutralization techniques: condemning the condemners
Definition
deviant shifts attention to others by placing blame on those disapproving of the violations
Term
neutralization techniques: appeal to higher loyalties
Definition
justify deviance by appealing to loyalties of small groups, friends, gangs
Term
corporate transgression
Definition
exercise and abuse power that is closely related to legitimate conduct of business

corprorations ahve power to influence rules because of abundant resources
Term
moral justification
Definition
people do not engage in immoral behavior until they have justified to themselves the influences of their actions

portray actions in immoral/social value purposes
Term
euphemistic labeling
Definition
mask reprehensible activities, relieves sense of personal gain
Term
advantageous comparison
Definition
do things that are good to make reprehensive actions appear pale in comparison
Term
displacement of responsibility
Definition
actions from social pressures, no longer responsible
Term
diffusion of responsibility
Definition
personal agency is obscured when there is diffusion of responsility

harm done by group attributed to others, not individuals
Term
disregarding consequences
Definition
pursue activities that are harmful to others for personal gain, minimize pain
Term
dehumanization
Definition
no longer views as people with feelings
Term
attribution of blame
Definition
fix blame on others or circumstances
Term
moral disengagement techniques: list (7)
Definition
1. euphemistic labeling
2. advantageous comparison
3. displacement of responsibility
4. diffusion of responsibility
5. disregarding consequences
6. dehumanization
7. attribution of blame
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