Answer to Question 1
- psychologists are expected to adhere to a strict code of ethics in their clinical practice
- psychologists are expected to use assessment devices properly and explain limitations regarding their evaluation results
- psychologists are expected to provide informed consent to potential clients and research participants and keep information confidential
- confidentiality may be breached with a client's permission or under certain conditions
- an important ethical question in marital and family therapy is, Who is the client?
- sexual intimacy with client is unethical, and psychologists are advised to avoid dual relationships
- important ethical guidelines apply to termination of therapy, public statements made by psychologists, research practices, and resolving ethical issues
Answer to Question 2
- community psychology treatments focus on enhancing quality of life for people and their relationships with different social structures
- self-help groups of people who share a common problem that the group tries to address - advantages include reaching large numbers of people, having people who can empathize with a certain problem, and facilitating therapist-client treatment - disadvantages include high dropout rate and risk of inadequate information
- aftercare services represent transitional help for people with severe mental disorders before they pursue independent living
- treatment at the community level intertwines with social change and public health policy for people with mental disorders, including rights for those hospitalized
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