VIOLATED GENERAL. ETHICAL CASES. Presented by group 2. 

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GENERAL ETHICAL
STANDARDS AND. PROCEDURES. II. Standards of. 

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A. Misuse of Psychologist's Works
B. Conflicts between Ethics and Law,
Regulations or other Governing
legal Authority
C. Conflicts between Ethics and
Organizational Demands
D. Informal Resolution of Ethical
Violations
E. Reporting Ethical Violations. 

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A. Misuse of Psychologist's Works
B. Conflicts between Ethics and Law,
Regulations or other Governing
legal Authority
C. Conflicts between Ethics and
Organizational Demands
D. Informal Resolution of Ethical
Violations
E. Reporting Ethical Violations

F. Cooperating with Ethics Commitee
G. Improper Complaints
H. Unfair Discrimination Against
Complainants and Respondents

I. RESOLVING ETHICAL. ISSUES. Case 1: Walter Freeman. 

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Case 2: The Ethical Dilemma of Forced Chemotherapy on a

Case 3: Harvard Psilocybin Project: The Effects of

UNFAIR DISCRIMAINATION AGAINST
COMPLAINANTS AND RESPONDENTS

SOURCES:. RESOLVING ETHICAL ISSUES. Rogers, K. (2011, September 12). Walter Jackson Freeman II | American neurologist & neurosurgeon. Encyclopedia Britannica.. 

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Rogers, K. (2011, September 12). Walter Jackson Freeman II | American neurologist & neurosurgeon. Encyclopedia Britannica.

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Walter-Jackson-Freeman-II

Macklin, R. (2015, January 12). The Ethical Dilemma of Forced Chemotherapy on a Teen. blogs.einsteinmed.edu. Retrieved

August 27, 2023, from https://blogs.einsteinmed.edu/author/ruth-macklin/

Timothy Leary. (n.d.). Department of Psychology. https://psychology.fas.harvard.edu/people/timothy-leary

Psychology, P. (2022, March 22). Paul Ekman Biography + Contributions to Psychology. Practical Psychology.

onflicts. A.) Boundaries of Competence
B.) Providing Services in
Emergencies
C.) Maintaining Competence. 

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A.) Boundaries of Competence
B.) Providing Services in
Emergencies
C.) Maintaining Competence

D.) Bases for Scientific and
Professional Judgments.
E.) Delegation of Works to Others
F.) Personal Problems and Conflicts

This ethical standard establishes the fact that

psychologists must work within the boundaries of their

own competence, based on their training, experience,

Ethical Real Cases. Case 1: The Little Albert Experiment
A Closer Look at the Famous Case. 

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Case 1: The Little Albert Experiment
A Closer Look at the Famous Case

Case 2: Counselor suspended
for Drinking rum and smoking

suspended for 18 months after entering into a

personal relationship with a former Client

II. Standards of Professional Competencies

SOURCES:. STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE. MSEd, K. C. (2022). The Little Albert Experiment. Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/the-little-albert-experiment-. 

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MSEd, K. C. (2022). The Little Albert Experiment. Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/the-little-albert-experiment-

Kauffman, C. (2022). Counselor suspended for drinking rum and smoking pot with underage client. Iowa Capital Dispatch.
https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2021/09/27/counselor-suspended-for-drinking-rum-and-smoking-pot-with-underage-

Doyle-Burr, B. N. (2018, July 29). Lyme psychologist suspended over ethics. Valley News. https://www.vnews.com/Lyme-

Psychologist-s-License-Will-Be-Suspended-for-Ethical-Violations-19081871

Spencer, D. (2021, February 1). Case summary | A psychologist suspended for 18 months after entering into a personal

relationship with a former client - Panetta McGrath Lawyers. Panetta McGrath Lawyers.

https://www.pmlawyers.com.au/blog/2021/02/health-blog/case-summary-a-psychologist-suspended-for-18-months-

after-entering-into-a-personal-relationship-with-a-former-client/

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A. Unfair Discrimination
B. Sexual Harassment
C. Other Harassment
D. Avoiding Harm
E.Multiple Relationships
F.Conflict of Interest. 

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A. Unfair Discrimination
B. Sexual Harassment
C. Other Harassment
D. Avoiding Harm
E.Multiple Relationships
F.Conflict of Interest

G. Third-Party Requests for Services
H. Exploitative Relationships
I. Cooperation with Other Professionals
J. Informed Consent
K. Psychological Services Delivered To
or Through Organizations

Ethical Real Cases. Case 1: Therapist sex abuse case reveals. 

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Case 2: Private practice counselor’s
unethical conduct leads to lawsuit

Case 4: “No Cause for Action”:Revisiting

SOURCES:. HUman relations. Ramer, H. (2022, June 12). Therapist sex abuse case reveals dark past, ethical concerns | AP News. AP News.. 

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Ramer, H. (2022, June 12). Therapist sex abuse case reveals dark past, ethical concerns | AP News. AP News.

https://apnews.com/article/health-new-hampshire-sexual-abuse-treatment-of-prisoners-

Private practice counselor’s unethical conduct leads to lawsuit. (n.d.). https://www.hpso.com/Resources/Legal-and-Ethical-

Issues/Private-practice-counselor%E2%80%99s-unethical-conduct-lea

Mcleod, S., PhD. (2023). Stanford Prison Experiment - Simply Psychology. Simply Psychology.

https://www.simplypsychology.org/zimbardo.html#:~:text=Ethical%20Issues,being%20%E2%80%9Carrested%E2%80%9D%

PsychOpen. (2020, December 1). "No Cause for Action": Revisiting the Ethics Case of Dr. John Leso.

https://jspp.psychopen.eu/index.php/jspp/article/view/4849/4849.html

A. Maintaining Confidentiality. B. Limitations of Confidentiality. 

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G. Use of Confidential Information for Other Purposes

Ethical Real Cases. Case 1: Client Access to Records. 

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Case 2: Snooping in celebrity's Medical Records

Case 4: Medusa ransomware gang leaks students'

psychological reports and abuse allegations

SOURCES:. COnFIDENTIALITY. Necessary Secrets: Ethical Dilemmas Involving Confidentiality - by Gerald P. Koocher, Ph.D., ABPP and Patricia Keith-Spiegel,. 

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Necessary Secrets: Ethical Dilemmas Involving Confidentiality - by Gerald P. Koocher, Ph.D., ABPP and Patricia Keith-Spiegel,

Ph.D. (n.d.). https://www.continuingedcourses.net/active/courses/course129.php

13 hospital workers fired for snooping in Britney Spears’ medical. . .. (2022, July 7). Relias Media.

https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/11576-13-hospital-workers-fired-for-snooping-in-britney-spears-medical-records

Cluley, G. (n.d.). Medusa ransomware gang leaks students’ psychological reports and abuse allegations. Hot For Security.

https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/medusa-ransomware-gang-leaks-students-psychological-reports-and-

A. Avoidance of False or Deceptive Statements
B. Public Statements
C. Workshops, Seminars and Non-Degree-Granting Educational
Programs
D. Media Presentations
E. Testimonials. 

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A. Avoidance of False or Deceptive Statements
B. Public Statements
C. Workshops, Seminars and Non-Degree-Granting Educational
Programs
D. Media Presentations
E. Testimonials

V. ADVERTISEMENT AND. PUBLIC STATEMENTS. Case 1: FTC to Ban BetterHelp from Revealing Consumers’ Data,
Including Sensitive Mental Health Information, to Facebook and. 

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Case 1: FTC to Ban BetterHelp from Revealing Consumers’ Data,
Including Sensitive Mental Health Information, to Facebook and

Case 2: Judge jails fake NHS psychiatrist and

criticizes ‘abject failure of scrutiny’

Case 3: Jordan Peterson is being disciplined for his

tweets. Why some say that raises free speech

Case 4: Burger King faces backlash after linking ad

campaign to mental health, showing the risks of cause-

Avoidance of False or Deceptive Statements

SOURCES:. advertisement and public statements. FTC to Ban BetterHelp from Revealing Consumers’ Data, Including Sensitive Mental Health Information, to Facebook and. 

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FTC to Ban BetterHelp from Revealing Consumers’ Data, Including Sensitive Mental Health Information, to Facebook and

Others for Targeted Advertising. (2023, March 14). Federal Trade Commission. https://www.ftc.gov/news-

events/news/press-releases/2023/03/ftc-ban-betterhelp-revealing-consumers-data-including-sensitive-mental-health-

information-facebook?fbclid=IwAR3Kz5jJGomwwXG94PW2P48GU4nRUQJs_Jrge7B-_B2R3zLxgQj_InPZDNA

Halliday, J. (2023, February 28). Judge jails fake NHS psychiatrist and criticises ‘abject failure of scrutiny.’ Crime | the

Guardian. https://amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/feb/28/judge-jails-fake-nhs-psychiatrist-and-criticises-abject-

failure-of-scrutiny?fbclid=IwAR1d7mti7gfKwhRtMxzu-xHuumxUkN4Prd1uQUaUtccsQQ-hKfuyDJzElKc

Gollom, M. (2023, January 14). Jordan Peterson is being disciplined for his tweets. Why some say that raises free speech

issues. CBC. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/jordan-peterson-college-psychologists-tweets-1.6711524

Graham, M. (2019, May 3). Burger King faces backlash after linking ad campaign to mental health, showing the risks of

cause-based marketing. CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/03/burger-king-faces-backlash-after-linking-ad-

A. Documentation and Maintenance of records
B. Confidentiality of records
C. Withholding Client records
D. Fees and Financial arrangements. 

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A. Documentation and Maintenance of records
B. Confidentiality of records
C. Withholding Client records
D. Fees and Financial arrangements

VI. RECORDS AND FEES. Case 2: A military psychologist was reportedly. 

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Case 2: A military psychologist was reportedly

disciplined by the APA for failure to maintain the

Case 3: Polly Rost a clinical psychologist where did not  
attempt to contact S.P.'s mother or attorney to obtain

Case 4: Eugene Landy where Brian Wilson's psychologists
where his wife had become disenchanted with the doctor

and his request for addional compensation

Case 1: Dr. Helfmann failed to document 18 treatment
session and intentionally failed to maintain required

SOURCES:. Records and fees. Suspension or revocation of the license of L. Barry Helfmann, Psy. D. (n.d.). To Practice Psychology in the State of New. 

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Suspension or revocation of the license of L. Barry Helfmann, Psy. D. (n.d.). To Practice Psychology in the State of New

Polly ROST, Petitioner v. STATE BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY, Respondent. (1995). Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.

https://casetext.com/case/rost-v-state-bd-of-psychology

Ethics in psychology and the mental health professions. (n.d.). Google Books. https://books.google.com.ph/books?

id=slnhCgAAQBAJ&pg=PA503&lpg=PA503&dq=Psychologists+that+violates+the+records+and+fees+based+on+real+life+cas
e+reports&source=bl&ots=EkcaZDAVp4&sig=ACfU3U3Q731xipdB2QgoKP9kBLqjQ0uxBA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjc1sffpf
eAAxX9yDgGHdx3Cf84FBDoAXoECB4QAw#v=onepage&q=Psychologists%20that%20violates%20the%20records%20and%

20fees%20based%20on%20real%20life%20case%20reports&f=false

Wikipedia contributors. (2023). Eugene Landy. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene_Landy