Question 1

What is the minimum age at which an individual is generally legally deemed to be sufficiently mature to make his or her own decisions regarding psychotherapy?

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A)  12
B)  16
C)  18
D)  21E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following statements about participant rights in a psychology research study is not correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Participants have a right to have a general idea about what is being investigated and why.
B)  Participants have the right to remain to remain anonymous in the study.
C)  While a study is in progress, participants have the right to withdraw from the study at any time.
D)  After a study is completed and all of the data are collected, participants can change their mind and ask not to be included.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

When a patient isn't being responsive to therapy, the therapist may try doing something different in an attempt to reawaken the patient's interest. Which of the following changes in the routine would be considered unethical behavior on the part of the therapist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Talking at length about the therapist's own personal history.
B)  Asking the patient if he or she would like a cup of coffee or tea while they are talking.
C)  Reviewing again with the patient the treatment goals that were previously discussed when therapy was initiated.
D)  Giving the patient a homework assignment to complete for the next session.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Some patients are incapable of giving informed consent to participate in the treatment plan mapped out for them. In instances where this problem appears likely, what, from an ethical standpoint, would be inappropriate for the psychologist to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Try to put the request into simpler language so that the patient will be able to understand and respond.
B)  To save time, and based on the patient's clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia, and a previous situation in which the patient could not give informed consent, proceed without it since further attempts would be unsuccessful anyway.
C)  Proceed with court ordered or otherwise mandated services without informed consent.
D)  Obtain substitute consent from another person who is legally authorized.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

The tenth ethical standard of the 2002 ethics code adopted by the APA presents guidelines to therapy itself and the therapeutic relationship. One of those guidelines discusses sexual intimacy with a former client. According to this standard, how long must a psychologist wait before it is acceptable to become sexually involved with a former client?

Accepted Answer

A)  Six months
B)  One year
C)  Two years
D)  It is never allowableE) None of the above
F) A) and B) C

Question 6

Which of the following statements about distance therapy is erroneous?

Accepted Answer

A)  The standards of the APA Ethics Code only apply to therapy conducted in the psychologist's office, not to distance therapy.
B)  One way telepsychologists can get around not being allowed to videoconference across state lines is to obtain a special limited-time guest license.
C)  In order to practice distance therapy effectively, basic computer skills are not enough; a high level of computer proficiency is required.
D)  Patients with severe mental illness would probably not be good candidates for distance therapy.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following sanctions may be imposed on psychologists for violations of the APA Ethics Code Standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  Termination of APA membership.
B)  Termination of membership in a state psychological association.
C)  Loss of license to practice psychology.
D)  All of the Above.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

-minorities were unfair. A new requirement to use tests measuring applicable skills for a particular job Detective Benn is a criminal psychologist who is interested in juvenile precursors to adult murders. He is most likely interested in ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  diagnostic equipment that could detect sociopathy
B)  school programs that would deter the worst of juvenile offenders
C)  sociopsychological determinants of homicidal behavior in adulthood
D)  how the show 'Criminal Minds' handles juvenile murdersE) A) and B)
F) None of the above C

Question 9

Unless it is either impossible or contraindicated, at what point in therapy is the psychologist required to discuss the subject of confidentiality with a client?

Accepted Answer

A)  Before treatment begins.
B)  Early in treatment, as soon as the client shows evidence of being open to receiving help.
C)  As soon as the subject of confidentiality is brought up by the client.
D)  At the conclusion of treatment.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Which one of the following questionable behaviors on the part of a child psychologist mightnot be considered an enforceable offense by the APA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Submitting exaggerated fees and diagnoses on forms for insurance reimbursement.
B)  Having an extramarital affair with an 18-year-old (not a patient) .
C)  Dating a student in his psychology class.
D)  Fudging the number of participants in a research study to secure more funds.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

HIPAA regulations regarding the handling of protected health information come from what source?

Accepted Answer

A)  American Psychological Association
B)  American Medical Association
C)  Federal Government
D)  National Health CouncilE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

In which, if any, of the following instances would the Limits of Confidentiality in psychotherapy no longer apply?

Accepted Answer

A)  With a parent who is not only paying for her child's therapy but has provided informed consent, then subsequently demands updated reports about what is taking place in the treatment sessions.
B)  When children give strong reason to believe that they intend to harm either themselves or others.
C)  When the psychologist is asked to testify in court in child abuse and neglect cases.
D)  All of the above.
E)  None of the above.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

The fourth ethical standard of the official ethics code adopted by the APA in 2002 deals with privacy and confidentiality. In most cases, confidentiality must not be breached except with client release of information or when otherwise mandated by law. If a psychologist feels that another individual is in danger of physical violence from her client, she is required to notify that individual. The legal guideline to this particular action is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Abuse reporting
B)  Tarasoff statute
C)  Psychological safety code
D)  Havey mandateE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

One of the most difficult situations a clinical psychologist might have to face is losing a patient to suicide. Which of the following statements is most correct with regard to parental lawsuits after their teenage son or daughter has committed suicide?

Accepted Answer

A)  The majority of these lawsuits are decided in favor of the parents due to the court's sympathy for all their suffering and heartache.
B)  The majority of these lawsuits are decided in favor of the psychologist due to the absence of evidence that anything the psychologist did or did not do would make him accountable.
C)  The incidence of these lawsuits is greater than ever due to increased awareness of parents' rights and their interest in exercising them.
D)  The incidence of these lawsuits is extremely rare because most parents realize that it would be an exercise in futility to implicate the psychologist without evidence.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the responsibility of mandated reporters, which includes clinical psychologists, to report suspected instances of child abuse to Child Protective Services?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are permitted to file a report only when they have actual evidence that child abuse or neglect has occurred.
B)  They are strongly urged to file a report when they have reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect, but they are not required to file a report.
C)  The same highly specific federal guidelines regarding the circumstances in which mandated reporters, such as psychologists, must file a report, are uniform in every respect, regardless of the state in which the psychologist resides and practices.
D)  In addition to the federal guidelines, some states have their own statutes applicable specifically to the state, with regard to when a report to CPS is required.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

A new ethical code of conduct was officially adopted by the APA in 2002, replacing the previous code that was adopted in 1992. There were a number of changes made, including altering the number and content of both general principles and ethical standards. Which of the following is NOT one of the five general principles in the 2002 code?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fidelity and responsibility
B)  Respect for people's rights and dignity
C)  Competence
D)  Beneficence and nonmaleficenceE) A) and B)
F) C) and D) C

Question 17

Which of the following examples of court testimony that a child psychologist might give would be considered unethical?

Accepted Answer

A)  Information disclosed by the child in therapy which the psychologist does not necessarily know is accurate.
B)  Conjecture about the child's relationship with both parents if the psychologist has only met the mother.
C)  Speculative conclusions based on projective tests administered and scored by the psychologist.
D)  Information gathered from evaluations by school professionals that were shared with the psychologist.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

What is the biggest obstacle facing psychologists today wishing to practice distance therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Not being proficient in the latest computer technology.
B)  Lacking enough clients who would be willing to receive distance therapy.
C)  Strict legal and ethical guidelines for distance therapy that may be difficult to follow.
D)  Too much demand on their time since they are accustomed to working regular office hours.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

When psychologists are called upon to testify in court in child protection cases, they should consider their role to be primarily what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parental rights advocates.
B)  Concerned citizens.
C)  Impartial professional experts.
D)  Fulfilling their legal obligation to tell the court what they think.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

A new ethical code of conduct was officially adopted by the APA in 2002, replacing the previous code that was adopted in 1992. There were a number of changes made, including altering the number and content of both general principles and ethical standards. One of the new ethical standards, privacy and confidentiality, deals in part with matters related to legal proceedings. In which of the following legal proceedings is patient confidentiality waived?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subpoenas
B)  Court orders
C)  Court-appointed evaluation
D)  Court-ordered therapyE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 5: Ethics and Legality

What is the minimum age at which an individual is generally legally deemed to be sufficiently mature to make his or her own decisions regarding psychotherapy?

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Which of the following statements about participant rights in a psychology research study is not correct?

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When a patient isn't being responsive to therapy, the therapist may try doing something different in an attempt to reawaken the patient's interest. Which of the following changes in the routine would be considered unethical behavior on the part of the therapist?

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Some patients are incapable of giving informed consent to participate in the treatment plan mapped out for them. In instances where this problem appears likely, what, from an ethical standpoint, would be inappropriate for the psychologist to do?

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Which of the following statements about distance therapy is erroneous?

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Which of the following sanctions may be imposed on psychologists for violations of the APA Ethics Code Standards?

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-minorities were unfair. A new requirement to use tests measuring applicable skills for a particular job Detective Benn is a criminal psychologist who is interested in juvenile precursors to adult murders. He is most likely interested in ____________.

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Unless it is either impossible or contraindicated, at what point in therapy is the psychologist required to discuss the subject of confidentiality with a client?

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Which one of the following questionable behaviors on the part of a child psychologist mightnot be considered an enforceable offense by the APA?

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HIPAA regulations regarding the handling of protected health information come from what source?

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One of the most difficult situations a clinical psychologist might have to face is losing a patient to suicide. Which of the following statements is most correct with regard to parental lawsuits after their teenage son or daughter has committed suicide?

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Which of the following statements about participant rights in a psychology research study is not correct?

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Which of the following statements about distance therapy is erroneous?

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Which one of the following questionable behaviors on the part of a child psychologist mightnot be considered an enforceable offense by the APA?

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In which, if any, of the following instances would the Limits of Confidentiality in psychotherapy no longer apply?

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One of the most difficult situations a clinical psychologist might have to face is losing a patient to suicide. Which of the following statements is most correct with regard to parental lawsuits after their teenage son or daughter has committed suicide?

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