Answered: nt guiding principle? Question 19…

Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)

5th Edition

ISBN:9780134477961

Author:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White

Publisher:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White

Chapter1: The Science Of Psychology

Section: Chapter Questions

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Dr K is a registered psychologist. She treats different client groups and has come across a case with an ethical dilemma and is not sure whether she needs to break confidentiality, or not. Which of the following is the most relevant guiding principle?

Question 19 options:

a)	the feedback she receives from her supervisor.

b)	maintaining confidentiality to the client.

c)	the obligations of the employing agency.

d)	potential for risk to others.

Expert Solution

Introduction

Different professionals have to maintain different ethical practices. Psychologists follow the ethical guidelines mentioned by APA in practice and research. There are many such ethical principles as confidentiality, beneficence, informed consent, voluntary participation, justice, respect for others, etc. Now let us see the ethical dilemma that Dr. K faces in the given case.