Psychological Ethics and Legal Issues

A set of flashcards focused on the key concepts related to psychological ethics and legal issues from the lecture notes.

What is ethics?

The philosophical study of moral phenomena.

Applied ethics

Examines concrete moral problems encountered in real-life situations, not concerned with universal ethical principles.

Psychological ethics

The study of ethical issues in psychological research and therapy.

Ethics in research

Guidelines and principles that govern the conduct of research in psychology.

Ethics in therapy

The standards that ensure the welfare and protection of individuals receiving psychological therapy.

American Psychological Association

A professional organization representing psychologists in the United States established to uphold ethical standards.

Hippocratic Oath

An ethical code attributed to Hippocrates, outlining the ethical practice of medicine.

Why is ethics especially important in psychology?

Ethics ensure the welfare and rights of clients, promote trust in the profession, and maintain integrity.

Code of Conduct

A set of guidelines that outline acceptable behaviors and ethical principles for psychologists.