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EPPP Psychology

Category - Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues

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The ninth ethical standard of the official ethics code adopted by the APA in 2002 deals with assessment. Generally, a psychologist must secure informed consent prior to completing an assessment. There are three exceptions to this rule noted in the code. Which of the following is NOT one of those exceptions?
  1. When assessment is being conducted to determine decisional capacity
  2. When assessment is mandated by law
  3. When assessment is part of a routine activity in which informed consent is implied (such as applying for a job)
  4. When assessment is conducted on an individual not yet accepted as a patient or client
Explanation
Answer: D - Assessments require informed consent in all cases unless they are mandated by law, part of an activity in which assessment is implied-such as a job application-or are designed for someone with “questionable capacity to consent.” In other cases, the subject of an assessment should be considered for a patient with the same confidentiality rights even if there is no standing agreement.
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