Maryland (MD) Psychology Jurisprudence
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why a prehearing conference - ANSWER -to attempt to settle the case, to prepare
for the the hearing by delineating issues, stipulating facts, arranging schedule,
arranging witness list, subject matter of testimony
What is discovery on request - ANSWER -by written request, either party can
request within 15 days: witness list, copies of documents
what is mandatory discovery - ANSWER -each party will provide the other (at
least 15 days before prehearing conference or 45 days before hearing) name and cv
of expert witnesses, expert report
How is expert report evaluated - ANSWER -can exclude it if not sufficiently
specific or doesn't comply. At the prehearing conference, or just before the hearing
Can you add witnessses or documents later? - ANSWER -Not after the prehearing
conference, or if none, no later than 15 days before the hearing (except for
impeachment or rebuttal purposes)
Can you appeal? - ANSWER -Yes, you can seek judicial review
Do the ethics only apply to licensed psychologist? - ANSWER -No, also applies to
you during the training period, and to others who practice psychology in the state.
what is a multiple relationship - ANSWER -relatinship in which you are
concurrently participating in two or more roles
what are four sexual intimacies - ANSWER -1- genital contact, 2- nongenital
contaxt with hips, loin, thigh, buttocks or breasts, 3- exposure or observation of
genital or nude portions of bodies involving breasts, buttocks or genitals; 4 - other
behaviors engaged in for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification
After a hearing, how does the board convey decision? - ANSWER -in writing,
with statement of facts and findings. protects patient confidentiality. mailed to
licensee and legal counsel. If no violation, immediately dismissed and records
expunged
,Can you ask for rehearing? - ANSWER -Yes, within 10 days, explaining grounds.
Board will respond within 30 days. Does not affect order/decision. As a result of
new evidence, can reverse earlier decision and exonerate licensee.
If your license elsewhere is restricted - ANSWER -notify MD Board within 60
days
Can you offer advice to neighbors - ANSWER -Only in context of clear
professional relationships
what kinds of diversity need to be respected? - ANSWER -age, race, gender,
ethnicity, culture, national origin, disability, SES, or other basis proscribed by law
responsibility for medical records - ANSWER -do not destroy, alter, damage,
medical records being used in a proceeding
compliance with board - ANSWER -do not intimidate or influence others that are
appearing before the Board
taking credit - ANSWER -only for work performed or supervised
responsibility as employer - ANSWER -must ensure employees are trained and
comply with ethical principles
3 things to include in syllabus - ANSWER -1- subject matter, 2- nature of course
experiences, 3- basis for evaluating performance
7 things important in research - ANSWER -1 - dignity and welfare of subjects,
compliance with rules, 2 - responsibility for ethical treatment of subjects by
collaborators, employees, 3 - follow rules for animal protection, 4 - comfort,
humane treatmen to animals, 5 - make clear nature of participation, costs,
obligations, 6 - obtain approvals, 7 - report results accurately
7 standards of professional competence - ANSWER -1 - limit practice to
competence from education training or experience, 2 - acquire special ed and
training to address cultural differences, 3 - avoid unfair discrimination, 4 - use
intervention and assessment only when appropriate (supported by reliability,
validity, outcomes), 5 - maintain competence through CE, 6 - engage in ongoing
consultation and seek more training when developing competence in a new area, 7
- document and maintain appropriate records for professional and scientific work
, 2 indicators of impaired competence - ANSWER -1 - shall represent qualifications
accurately and seek assistance if become aware that competence is impaired; 2 -
shall not undertake or continue relationship if there ais possibility that
compentence/objectivity could be impaired by: mental emotional physiological
pharmacological or personal problems OR present relatinship with client or if there
is a conflict of interest or appearance thereof
3 advertising Do's - ANSWER -1 - represent accurately qualifications, 2 - correct
others that misrepresent, 3 - identify paid advertising as such
4 advertising don'ts - ANSWER -1 - misrepresent affilitation, 2 - claim
membership that asserts qualifications, 3 - make public statements that are false,
deceptive fraudulent, misleading, partially disclose facts, or create unjustified
expectations of favorable results, 4 - solicit endorsements from clients
3 aspects of informed consent (general) - ANSWER -1 - appropriate language, 2 -
vary procedure to ensure capacity to consent, provided all the info, knows it is
voluntary, can ask questions
5 - aspects of research consent, make clear - ANSWER -1 - purpose and nature as
well as costs, 2 - risks and consequences, 3 - purpose and nature of eval, treatment,
education or training procedure, 4 - right to withdraw, 5 - notification about any
observation, taping, filming
6 aspects of therapy, make clear - ANSWER -1 - reasonable expectation, 2 -
nature and purpose of testing, reports, consult, 3 - limits of confidentiality, 4 - fees,
billing, collection, 5 - schedules, 6 - termination procedures
5 aspects of fees and payments, make clear - ANSWER -1 - make advance
financial arrangemtns, 2 - inform about collection procedures, 3 - comply with
rules on referrals, 4 - make clear any renumeration in providing referrals, 5 - don't
sign insurnace statements unless provided the services yourself
testing - 9 important things - ANSWER -1 - only most current versions, 2 - only
standardized tests, 3 - not encourage use by untrained, 4 - explain results fully and
include factors that affect performance, 5 - avoid misuse of automated reports, 6 -
base recommendations on appropriate tests, 7 - don't reproduce materials so as to
compromise validity, 8 - supply manual for all tests developed that includes
psychometrics, 9 - use appropriate tests for special populations
Exam Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct
why a prehearing conference - ANSWER -to attempt to settle the case, to prepare
for the the hearing by delineating issues, stipulating facts, arranging schedule,
arranging witness list, subject matter of testimony
What is discovery on request - ANSWER -by written request, either party can
request within 15 days: witness list, copies of documents
what is mandatory discovery - ANSWER -each party will provide the other (at
least 15 days before prehearing conference or 45 days before hearing) name and cv
of expert witnesses, expert report
How is expert report evaluated - ANSWER -can exclude it if not sufficiently
specific or doesn't comply. At the prehearing conference, or just before the hearing
Can you add witnessses or documents later? - ANSWER -Not after the prehearing
conference, or if none, no later than 15 days before the hearing (except for
impeachment or rebuttal purposes)
Can you appeal? - ANSWER -Yes, you can seek judicial review
Do the ethics only apply to licensed psychologist? - ANSWER -No, also applies to
you during the training period, and to others who practice psychology in the state.
what is a multiple relationship - ANSWER -relatinship in which you are
concurrently participating in two or more roles
what are four sexual intimacies - ANSWER -1- genital contact, 2- nongenital
contaxt with hips, loin, thigh, buttocks or breasts, 3- exposure or observation of
genital or nude portions of bodies involving breasts, buttocks or genitals; 4 - other
behaviors engaged in for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification
After a hearing, how does the board convey decision? - ANSWER -in writing,
with statement of facts and findings. protects patient confidentiality. mailed to
licensee and legal counsel. If no violation, immediately dismissed and records
expunged
,Can you ask for rehearing? - ANSWER -Yes, within 10 days, explaining grounds.
Board will respond within 30 days. Does not affect order/decision. As a result of
new evidence, can reverse earlier decision and exonerate licensee.
If your license elsewhere is restricted - ANSWER -notify MD Board within 60
days
Can you offer advice to neighbors - ANSWER -Only in context of clear
professional relationships
what kinds of diversity need to be respected? - ANSWER -age, race, gender,
ethnicity, culture, national origin, disability, SES, or other basis proscribed by law
responsibility for medical records - ANSWER -do not destroy, alter, damage,
medical records being used in a proceeding
compliance with board - ANSWER -do not intimidate or influence others that are
appearing before the Board
taking credit - ANSWER -only for work performed or supervised
responsibility as employer - ANSWER -must ensure employees are trained and
comply with ethical principles
3 things to include in syllabus - ANSWER -1- subject matter, 2- nature of course
experiences, 3- basis for evaluating performance
7 things important in research - ANSWER -1 - dignity and welfare of subjects,
compliance with rules, 2 - responsibility for ethical treatment of subjects by
collaborators, employees, 3 - follow rules for animal protection, 4 - comfort,
humane treatmen to animals, 5 - make clear nature of participation, costs,
obligations, 6 - obtain approvals, 7 - report results accurately
7 standards of professional competence - ANSWER -1 - limit practice to
competence from education training or experience, 2 - acquire special ed and
training to address cultural differences, 3 - avoid unfair discrimination, 4 - use
intervention and assessment only when appropriate (supported by reliability,
validity, outcomes), 5 - maintain competence through CE, 6 - engage in ongoing
consultation and seek more training when developing competence in a new area, 7
- document and maintain appropriate records for professional and scientific work
, 2 indicators of impaired competence - ANSWER -1 - shall represent qualifications
accurately and seek assistance if become aware that competence is impaired; 2 -
shall not undertake or continue relationship if there ais possibility that
compentence/objectivity could be impaired by: mental emotional physiological
pharmacological or personal problems OR present relatinship with client or if there
is a conflict of interest or appearance thereof
3 advertising Do's - ANSWER -1 - represent accurately qualifications, 2 - correct
others that misrepresent, 3 - identify paid advertising as such
4 advertising don'ts - ANSWER -1 - misrepresent affilitation, 2 - claim
membership that asserts qualifications, 3 - make public statements that are false,
deceptive fraudulent, misleading, partially disclose facts, or create unjustified
expectations of favorable results, 4 - solicit endorsements from clients
3 aspects of informed consent (general) - ANSWER -1 - appropriate language, 2 -
vary procedure to ensure capacity to consent, provided all the info, knows it is
voluntary, can ask questions
5 - aspects of research consent, make clear - ANSWER -1 - purpose and nature as
well as costs, 2 - risks and consequences, 3 - purpose and nature of eval, treatment,
education or training procedure, 4 - right to withdraw, 5 - notification about any
observation, taping, filming
6 aspects of therapy, make clear - ANSWER -1 - reasonable expectation, 2 -
nature and purpose of testing, reports, consult, 3 - limits of confidentiality, 4 - fees,
billing, collection, 5 - schedules, 6 - termination procedures
5 aspects of fees and payments, make clear - ANSWER -1 - make advance
financial arrangemtns, 2 - inform about collection procedures, 3 - comply with
rules on referrals, 4 - make clear any renumeration in providing referrals, 5 - don't
sign insurnace statements unless provided the services yourself
testing - 9 important things - ANSWER -1 - only most current versions, 2 - only
standardized tests, 3 - not encourage use by untrained, 4 - explain results fully and
include factors that affect performance, 5 - avoid misuse of automated reports, 6 -
base recommendations on appropriate tests, 7 - don't reproduce materials so as to
compromise validity, 8 - supply manual for all tests developed that includes
psychometrics, 9 - use appropriate tests for special populations
