When to use the skills?
What is system 1 and system 2 thinking?
System 1 is thinking that is fast and automatic and occurs without effort.
System 2 is slow and deliberate and requires conscious effort.
What increases the likelihood that a good decision will be reached?
The five-step model
True or False? If a client expresses a serious homicidal threat in session you should take a few days to consult and carefully consider the five-step model before making a decision about how to proceed.
False, you need to act immediately and take necessary steps to ensure the safety of your client and the person being threatened.
Your client shares they are suicidal and contemplating taking their own life. After some discussion about limits to confidentiality they say they did not mean the comment about suicide and promise they will come next week if you don't report what they said. What should you do?
Good Discussion!
What is the only bird that can fly backwards?
Hummingbirds
System 2
What is one example for when principle-based decision making is applied?
1. When ethical principles or standards conflict with the law or organizational policies
2. The overarching values of different cultures appear to conflict
3. Religious beliefs appear to harm the well-being of patients
4. The principle of respecting patient autonomy appears to conflict with public welfare
True or False? Psychologists should be able to immediately outline the steps of the decision making process.
True!
Your coworker knows their client developed feelings for them but does not address the issue because the client often brings them nice gifts. Your coworker shares they occasionally flirt with their client because they enjoy getting the gifts. They said they know it isn't a good idea but they do not want to stop because they like the gifts and do not think they are actually hurting anyone. What do you do?
I like the way you think!
How long is a baby kangaroo when it is born?
About an inch long!
Does a psychologist have to follow the rules of an organization when their rules conflict with the ethics code?
No, it is important to make a reasonable attempt to redress the incompatibility between the organizational policy and the ethics code
Name 2 of the five steps of the five-step model.
1. Identify or scrutinize the problem
2. Develop alternatives or hypothesize solutions
3. Evaluate or analyze options
4. Act or perform
5. Look back or evaluate
How can you increase your likelihood of making reasonable decisions in emergencies?
Know the APA Ethics Code and other disciplinary codes.
You are conducting therapy with a 16 year old and she shares she is pregnant during her session. She says she is too scared to tell her mom and asked you not to mention anything about it. You are worried for your client's health if she is not receiving any medical care. At the end of session the mother asks for an update of how your client is doing. What should you do?
All good ideas!
What is the only mammal capable of flight?
A bat!
Give one example if when you should use ethical decision making skills.
1. an applicable ethical or legal standard requires them to use their professional judgment;
2. the APA Ethics Code or laws are silent; and/or
3. the APA Ethics Code conflicts with the law or organizational policies.
What two systems was the five-step model borrowed from?
The IDEAL system (identify, develop, explore, act, and look back) and the SHAPE system (scrutinize, develop hypothesis, analyze proposed solution, perform, and evaluate)
True or False? A properly trained psychologist who knows their APA code should be able to anticipate problems that could occur in their type of practice.
True, if a psychologist works with a certain population at their practice they can prepare and anticipate certain problems (e.g., working with families)
A client you have been seeing for two months shares they were actually court ordered and need to have four months of therapy signed off by their next court date in 3 weeks. They promise you they will complete the rest of the sessions and ask you to sign off on all 16 sessions so they do not lose custody of their children. What do you do?
Interesting thoughts!
What animal is known as the 'happiest animal on earth'?
Quokkas!
What should you do when the ethics code conflicts with the law?
You should take reasonable steps to resolve the conflict consistent with the general Principles and Ethical Standards of the Ethics Code
What is one of the six goals to reach in a principle-based model?
1. It is consistent with the values or moral principles of the psychologist in that there is sufficient justification for acting on behalf of one moral principle or norm rather than another;
2. the action has a good chance of success;
3. no morally preferable alternative is available;
4. the infringement of the offended norm is the least possible, consistent with the primary aims;
5. the psychologist seeks to minimize any negative effects of infringing on the offended moral principle; and
6. the decision must be made impartially
Should System 1 or System 2 thinking be used when dealing with crisis decision making?
System 2
You realize the person you have been dating for the past six months is a sibling of one of your clients. What should you do?
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What is a group of owls called?
A Parliament!