AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Australia, what official organisation sets the standards of ethics in research?
A
American Psychological Association (APA)
B
Australian Psychological Society (APS)
C
Australian Federal Government
D
British Psychological Society (APS)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In 2010 it was adopted by the Psychology Board of Australia as the code that all psychologists should abide by. The APS Code of Ethics is complemented by a series of 28 Ethical Guidelines, which apply the Code to issues encountered in everyday professional practice.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 2010 the Psychology Board of Australia adopted the APS Code of Ethics for the profession. The APS acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First People and Traditional Custodians and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Detailed explanation-3: -Australian Ethical has a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity for all employees. Discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind is prohibited and is absolutely inconsistent with our philosophy. This includes ensuring you are polite and respectful to all people you interact with whilst using social media.

Detailed explanation-4: -Psychology is a regulated profession, like medicine, psychiatry and law. To call yourself a psychologist and to practise as one, you need to register with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), which is part of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), formed in July 2010.

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