Georgia Psychology
Jurisprudence Exam Study
Guide 2026–2027 | Complete
Practice Questions & Answers
for Psychology Licensure Prep
WTD when there is conflict b/w the ethics code and
law/organizational demand?
CLARIFY the nature of the CONFLICT, make known your COMMITMENT
to the CODE, and take REASONABLE steps to RESOLVE the conflict.
You find out a prospective employee is the subject of an ethics
complaint. Should you hire this person?
You may NOT use this information to discriminate against the employee.
However, once the verdict has been determined, if they are guilty, you
can take action.
What are the 4 ways psychologists can gain competence?
Training, Experience Supervision, Consultation
When is it acceptable to provide psychological services when we are
NOT competent?
,When providing emergency services (we stop as soon as emergency has
ended or appropriate resources become available) AND
In situations where other services are not available and we have closely
related training experience; as long as we make reasonable efforts to
gain competence.
What is a multiple relationship ?
An MR occurs when a psychologist is in a professional role w/ a person
and at the same time
1) is in another role w/ that person or
2) is in a relationship w/ someone closely associated with/related
to that person.
What is a conflict of interest?
COIs are NOT ALLOWED.
A COI occurs when a psychologist takes on a professional role where
personal/financial/legal interests or relationships might
1) impair our objectivity/competence or
2) expose the person with whom the relationship exists to harm or
exploitation.
Are multiple relationships unethical?
Not unethical as long as they would not be reasonably expected to
cause impairment, harm, or exploitation
What's the difference b/w a court order and a subpoena?
A court order is an action taken by a judge that compels disclosure
unless appealed,
,A subpoena which compels only a response and may be issued by
an attorney
Describe the general procedures for dealing with a psychologist's
potential impairment
If self-identified, the psychologist should terminate, notify in writing,
and help them obtain other services
If suspected, write to the board and include details of the incident →
YOU DO NOT NEED PROOF!
Board may then have you submit to a mental/physical exam, request
records, or refer you to a Impaired Colleague Assistance
Program, possibly rehab.
If you do not comply, may face disciplinary sanctions.
When would a psychologist file an ethics complaint?
If the violation has substantially harmed or is likely to substantially
harm a person or org and is NOT appropriate for an informal resolution
When would we NOT file an ethics complaint?
When an intervention would violate confidentiality rights or when
psychologists have been retained to review the work of another
psychologist whose professional conduct is in question.
What do GA psychologists need to do to ensure competence in
telepsychology (electronic transmission)?
Consider current research outcomes, cultural & linguistic factors, learn
how to access relevant and appropriate emergency resources in the
client/patients' local area
, We must assess the remote environment and inform PTs of the risk of
telehealth
When testing, use telepsychology norms when possible
What should psychologists keep in mind when designing training
programs?
Take REASONABLE STEPS to ensure the programs are designed to:
provide the appropriate knowledge and proper experiences,
and to meet the requirements for licensure, certification, or other goals
for which claims are made by the program.
How does Informed Consent work with a court order or mandate?
Psychologists inform the individual of the nature of the anticipated
services, including whether the services are court ordered or mandated
and any limits of confidentiality, before proceeding.
What do we do if the person can't consent?
We give an appropriate explanation, seek assent, consider their best
interest, and get permission from whomever is legally authorized if
needed.
When obtaining informed consent to research, what do we inform
participants about?
Purpose of research, duration
Their right to decline or withdraw
Consequences, risks, adverse effects
benefits
Incentives
Jurisprudence Exam Study
Guide 2026–2027 | Complete
Practice Questions & Answers
for Psychology Licensure Prep
WTD when there is conflict b/w the ethics code and
law/organizational demand?
CLARIFY the nature of the CONFLICT, make known your COMMITMENT
to the CODE, and take REASONABLE steps to RESOLVE the conflict.
You find out a prospective employee is the subject of an ethics
complaint. Should you hire this person?
You may NOT use this information to discriminate against the employee.
However, once the verdict has been determined, if they are guilty, you
can take action.
What are the 4 ways psychologists can gain competence?
Training, Experience Supervision, Consultation
When is it acceptable to provide psychological services when we are
NOT competent?
,When providing emergency services (we stop as soon as emergency has
ended or appropriate resources become available) AND
In situations where other services are not available and we have closely
related training experience; as long as we make reasonable efforts to
gain competence.
What is a multiple relationship ?
An MR occurs when a psychologist is in a professional role w/ a person
and at the same time
1) is in another role w/ that person or
2) is in a relationship w/ someone closely associated with/related
to that person.
What is a conflict of interest?
COIs are NOT ALLOWED.
A COI occurs when a psychologist takes on a professional role where
personal/financial/legal interests or relationships might
1) impair our objectivity/competence or
2) expose the person with whom the relationship exists to harm or
exploitation.
Are multiple relationships unethical?
Not unethical as long as they would not be reasonably expected to
cause impairment, harm, or exploitation
What's the difference b/w a court order and a subpoena?
A court order is an action taken by a judge that compels disclosure
unless appealed,
,A subpoena which compels only a response and may be issued by
an attorney
Describe the general procedures for dealing with a psychologist's
potential impairment
If self-identified, the psychologist should terminate, notify in writing,
and help them obtain other services
If suspected, write to the board and include details of the incident →
YOU DO NOT NEED PROOF!
Board may then have you submit to a mental/physical exam, request
records, or refer you to a Impaired Colleague Assistance
Program, possibly rehab.
If you do not comply, may face disciplinary sanctions.
When would a psychologist file an ethics complaint?
If the violation has substantially harmed or is likely to substantially
harm a person or org and is NOT appropriate for an informal resolution
When would we NOT file an ethics complaint?
When an intervention would violate confidentiality rights or when
psychologists have been retained to review the work of another
psychologist whose professional conduct is in question.
What do GA psychologists need to do to ensure competence in
telepsychology (electronic transmission)?
Consider current research outcomes, cultural & linguistic factors, learn
how to access relevant and appropriate emergency resources in the
client/patients' local area
, We must assess the remote environment and inform PTs of the risk of
telehealth
When testing, use telepsychology norms when possible
What should psychologists keep in mind when designing training
programs?
Take REASONABLE STEPS to ensure the programs are designed to:
provide the appropriate knowledge and proper experiences,
and to meet the requirements for licensure, certification, or other goals
for which claims are made by the program.
How does Informed Consent work with a court order or mandate?
Psychologists inform the individual of the nature of the anticipated
services, including whether the services are court ordered or mandated
and any limits of confidentiality, before proceeding.
What do we do if the person can't consent?
We give an appropriate explanation, seek assent, consider their best
interest, and get permission from whomever is legally authorized if
needed.
When obtaining informed consent to research, what do we inform
participants about?
Purpose of research, duration
Their right to decline or withdraw
Consequences, risks, adverse effects
benefits
Incentives
