Dr. goldfarb is contacted by shannon, an adult seeking personality testing for herself. dr. goldfarb has extensive experience with child personality assessment, but it has been some years since he administered an adult personality instrument. which of the following responses could dr. goldfarb give to shannon and remain in compliance with the apa code of ethics?

The correct answer is "I generally only perform personality assessments with children. I can refer you to a colleague who has a good deal of experience with adult personality assessment."

Explanation:

The purpose of the Code of Ethics is to provide guidance for psychologists and rules of professional conduct that may be applied by the APA and other institutions that decide to adopt them. Compliance with or violation of the Code of Ethics may be admitted as evidence in some legal proceedings. In the decision-making process regarding their professional conduct, psychologists must consider this Code of Ethics in addition to the laws in force and the psychology regulatory boards.

Psychologists are committed to increasing their scientific and professional knowledge about people's behavior and understanding of themselves and others and to the use of that knowledge to improve the conditions of individuals, organizations and society. Psychologists respect and protect human and civil rights, and the fundamental importance of freedom of expression and inquiry in research, teaching and publication. They strive to help the public develop judgments and choices with information about human behavior. Its objectives are the well-being and protection of the individuals and groups with which psychologists work, and the education of members, students and the public considering the ethical regulations of the discipline.

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