Ethics and Legal Issues in Psychology

These flashcards cover core concepts related to competence, emotional skills, and ethical practices in psychology based on the provided lecture notes.

Competence

The ability to do something well professionally, including the legal authority to do so in a profession.

Boundaries of Competence (APA)

Guidelines that state psychologists must provide services within the boundaries of their competence based on their education, training, and professional experience.

Empathy

The ability to see the world from the client's perspective, characterized by a judgment-free attitude and understanding of the client's feelings.

Emotional Balance

A state of physical and mental health achieved through meaningful relationships, balanced diet, sleep, free time, sport, and self-knowledge.

Resilience

The capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties; characterized by toughness and endurance.

Common Pitfalls in Psychology Practice

Risks include not being aware of boundaries of competence, deterioration of competence over time, excessive specialization, and isolated work.

Good Practices in Psychology

Regularly reviewing competence levels, reading scientific works, seeking continuous supervision, and maintaining open communication with colleagues.

Supervision

A key part of professional growth involving advice on specific cases, processing difficult cases, and helping define competence boundaries.

Social Sensitivity

Knowledge and acceptance of various social/political groups, including considerations of nationality, gender, sexual orientation, and class.

Technical Knowledge

Professional knowledge regarding the methods used and understanding the validation and boundaries of those methods.