Ethical and Legal Considerations in Sport Psychology: Practice Responsibly

Question 1

In sport and exercise psychology, which ethical principle is considered fundamental to professional practice?

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Respect for autonomy

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Duty to do good

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Dedication to fairness

Question 2

Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of respecting participants' rights, choices, and autonomy?

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Autonomy

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Beneficence

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Justice

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Non-maleficence

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of unethical behavior in sport and exercise psychology?

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Enhanced athletic performance

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Harm to individuals or groups

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Damage to professional reputation

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Increased insurance costs

Question 4

Confidentiality in sport and exercise psychology primarily entails:

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Maintaining the privacy and security of participants' information.

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Sharing participants' information with third parties without their consent.

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Discussing participants' cases with colleagues without their knowledge.

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Disclosing participants' information only when legally required.

Question 5

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a legal framework that governs:

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The protection of personal data of individuals within the European Union.

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The ethical conduct of research in the United Kingdom.

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The professional standards for sport and exercise psychologists.

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The use of social media in sport and exercise psychology.

Question 6

The ethical principle of beneficence in sport and exercise psychology emphasizes:

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Promoting benefits and minimizing potential harm to participants.

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Protecting participants from exploitation or abuse.

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Respecting participants' rights and autonomy.

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Maintaining confidentiality of participants' information.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of supervision in ethical practice for sport and exercise psychologists?

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Eliminates personal responsibility for unethical behavior

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Provides support in navigating ethical dilemmas

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Enhances self-awareness and reflection on practice

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Ensures adherence to professional guidelines

Question 8

What should a sport and exercise psychologist do if they become aware of a client engaging in unethical or illegal behavior?

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Report the behavior to the appropriate authorities

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Confront the client directly

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Ignore the behavior if it does not directly affect the client's well-being

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Refer the client to a different professional

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a key element in obtaining informed consent?

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Getting approval from the researcher.

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Ensuring the client comprehends the purpose and procedures involved.

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Assessing the client's ability to make informed choices.

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Obtaining the client's agreement to participate.

Question 10

Confidentiality in Sport and Exercise Psychology practice implies:

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Breaking confidentiality only in specific situations, such as safeguarding concerns.

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Keeping all information shared by clients strictly private.

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Sharing information with third parties even without client consent.

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Denying clients access to their own information.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of adhering to ethical and legal guidelines in Sport and Exercise Psychology practice?

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Increasing financial revenue

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Protecting clients and practitioners

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Maintaining trust and credibility

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Avoiding legal consequences

Question 12

When a sport and exercise psychologist's personal beliefs conflict with the profession's ethical guidelines, what is the most appropriate course of action?

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Seek guidance from a supervisor or professional organization.

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Prioritize personal beliefs over ethical guidelines.

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Ignore personal beliefs and follow ethical guidelines strictly.

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Resign from the profession.

Question 13

Which strategies can sport and exercise psychologists employ to reduce the potential impact of conflicts of interest in their practice?

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Avoid situations that could lead to conflicts of interest

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Disclose any potential conflicts of interest to relevant parties

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Prioritize personal interests over professional responsibilities

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Ignore ethical guidelines and legal frameworks

Question 14

Which ethical principle is NOT fundamental in Sport and Exercise Psychology?

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Justice

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Respect for Autonomy

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Non-maleficence

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Beneficence

Question 15

Which ethical principle places the utmost importance on avoiding harm to clients?

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Non-maleficence

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Beneficence

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Justice

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Autonomy

Question 16

A sport and exercise psychologist is working with a client who discloses experiencing childhood sexual abuse. According to which professional guideline would the psychologist be obligated to report this disclosure to the appropriate authorities?

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Safeguarding and Child Protection

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Informed Consent

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Confidentiality

Question 17

The 'duty of care' in professional practice can be defined as:

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The legal and ethical obligation to act in the best interests of clients

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The obligation to avoid conflicts of interest

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The obligation to maintain confidentiality

Question 18

Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of respecting clients' autonomy and decision-making capacity?

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Autonomy

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Non-maleficence

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Justice

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Beneficence

Question 19

Which legislation in the UK prohibits discrimination against clients based on protected characteristics such as race, religion, or sexual orientation?

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Equality Act 2010

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Data Protection Act 2018

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Children's Act 1989

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Health and Social Care Act 2008

Question 20

A sport and exercise psychologist is conducting a research study involving human participants. Which ethical principle would require the psychologist to obtain ethical approval from an appropriate review board before beginning the study?

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Respect for persons

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Non-maleficence

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Beneficence

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Justice

Question 21

**Ethical Principle of Autonomy:** Which ethical principle places primary importance on respecting the rights of clients to make their own decisions?

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Self-Determination

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Beneficence

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Non-Maleficence

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Justice

Question 22

**GDPR Key Requirement:** Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which of the following actions is a mandatory requirement before collecting and processing personal data?

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Obtaining informed consent from individuals

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Storing data in secure systems

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Reporting data breaches to relevant authorities

Question 23

**Ethical Dilemma in Sport and Exercise Psychology:** Which ethical dilemma may arise when a sport and exercise psychologist has knowledge of a client's behavior that could harm others, but the client requests confidentiality?

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Confidentiality versus Duty to Report

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Self-Determination versus Non-Maleficence

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Justice versus Beneficence

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Informed Consent versus Beneficence

Question 24

**Informed Consent Essential Elements:** According to ethical guidelines, what key elements should be clearly understood by clients before providing informed consent?

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Purpose, risks, benefits, and right to withdraw from the intervention

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Potential benefits of the intervention only

Question 25

**Dual Relationships in Sport and Exercise Psychology:** What is a primary responsibility of a sport and exercise psychologist in managing dual relationships?

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Disclosing and managing potential conflicts of interest

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Avoiding any personal relationships with clients

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Terminating professional relationships if a conflict arises

Question 26

**HCPC Core Value Exception:** Which of the following is NOT a core value of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for sport and exercise psychologists in the UK?

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Innovation

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Accountability

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Respect

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Autonomy

Question 27

**Ethical Principle of Justice:** Which ethical principle emphasizes the fair and equitable distribution of resources and opportunities?

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Justice

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Non-Maleficence

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Beneficence

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Self-Determination

Question 28

**Competence and Scope of Practice:** Which ethical consideration is most relevant to a sport and exercise psychologist using a relaxation technique that they have not received formal training in?

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Competence and Scope of Practice

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Confidentiality

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Dual Relationships

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Informed Consent

Question 29

**Legal Liability for Sport and Exercise Psychologists:** Which type of legal liability may arise if a sport and exercise psychologist fails to meet the expected standard of care in their practice?

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Negligence

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Defamation

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Assault

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Breach of Contract