When would an ethics complaint NOT be filed by psychologists?

An ethics complaint would generally not be filed when confidentiality rights may be violated because, in ethical practice, the concern over potential violations typically necessitates careful consideration and often involves confidentiality itself. Psychologists are expected to prioritize client confidentiality and may take steps to address situations where confidentiality is at risk rather than immediately filing an ethics complaint. Such a filing could inadvertently exacerbate the confidentiality issues at play.

In contrast, the other situations presented might prompt an ethics complaint. For example, if a psychologist is under investigation, the findings of that investigation may warrant an ethics complaint if unethical behavior is identified. Minor errors in documentation could lead to an ethics complaint if they are significant enough to affect the treatment or safety of clients. Lastly, low client satisfaction, while not directly an ethical violation, could indicate issues in practice that may ultimately lead to an ethics complaint if they stem from unethical behavior. Thus, the context of confidentiality rights being violated fosters a protective approach rather than a complaint-triggering scenario.