GA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM PSYCH FINAL
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Exceptions to abuse. Answer: i) Does NOT INCLUDE acts or
teachings of a church or religious denomination
⩥ Definition of "Elderly person". Answer: an individual who is sixty
years of age or over
⩥ Definition of "Emergency" for elder abuse. Answer: A situation in
which an elderly person is living in conditions which present a
substantial risk of death or immediate and serious physical or mental
harm.
⩥ Definition of "Guardian" of elderly. Answer: a person who has
qualified as a guardian of an elderly person pursuant to chapter two
hundred and one, but shall not include a guardian ad litem
⩥ Financial Exploitation (Elderly). Answer: i) An act or omission by
another person which causes substantial monetary or property loss to an
elderly person, or substantial monetary or property gain to another
person
(1) Intention doesn't matter
,⩥ Conservator (elderly). Answer: i) Person who is appointed to manage
the estate of a person
⩥ Reports of elder abuse (timeline). Answer: 1) Immediately make a
verbal report
2) Within 48 hours make a written report to dept of Elder Affairs
⩥ Who makes a report in a corporation or agency. Answer: The worker
reports to the executive director, then the executive director reports
verbally and in writing.
⩥ When is the reporter liable. Answer: If the reporter was the perpetrator
of abuse or inflicted or caused abuse.
⩥ Authorized activities of protective services agencies. Answer: 1)
receive and investigate reports
2) to furnish protective services WITH person's consent
3) to petition the court for appointment of a conservator or guardian or
for issuance of an emergency order
4) to furnish protective services in an emergency
5) to furnish protective services WITH the guardian's consent
6) to serve as conservator, guardian, or temporary guardian of a
protected person
, 7) to perform all other functions determined to be necessary for the
department
⩥ Procedure to assess and evaluate the information reported. Answer: 1)
visit to the residence
2) consultations with appropriate service agencies and individuals who
have knowledge of the situation of potential abuse
(3) If an emergency exists, assessment shall be completed within 48
HOURS
⩥ procedure of the department if abuse is founded. Answer: 1) evaluate
person's functional capacity
2) evaluate person's situation and resources
3) create a service plan for protective services that uses the least
restrictive alternatives
⩥ Information to include when making a report. Answer: Name, address,
age, info on abuse, anything else relevant to the case. Optionally,
reporter can leave contact info (name, address, phone).
⩥ Agencies used to provide protective services. Answer: public and
nonprofit private agencies closest to the protected person
⩥ The department insures that the designated agency has to:. Answer: 1)
demonstrate experience working with the profile of the protected person
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Exceptions to abuse. Answer: i) Does NOT INCLUDE acts or
teachings of a church or religious denomination
⩥ Definition of "Elderly person". Answer: an individual who is sixty
years of age or over
⩥ Definition of "Emergency" for elder abuse. Answer: A situation in
which an elderly person is living in conditions which present a
substantial risk of death or immediate and serious physical or mental
harm.
⩥ Definition of "Guardian" of elderly. Answer: a person who has
qualified as a guardian of an elderly person pursuant to chapter two
hundred and one, but shall not include a guardian ad litem
⩥ Financial Exploitation (Elderly). Answer: i) An act or omission by
another person which causes substantial monetary or property loss to an
elderly person, or substantial monetary or property gain to another
person
(1) Intention doesn't matter
,⩥ Conservator (elderly). Answer: i) Person who is appointed to manage
the estate of a person
⩥ Reports of elder abuse (timeline). Answer: 1) Immediately make a
verbal report
2) Within 48 hours make a written report to dept of Elder Affairs
⩥ Who makes a report in a corporation or agency. Answer: The worker
reports to the executive director, then the executive director reports
verbally and in writing.
⩥ When is the reporter liable. Answer: If the reporter was the perpetrator
of abuse or inflicted or caused abuse.
⩥ Authorized activities of protective services agencies. Answer: 1)
receive and investigate reports
2) to furnish protective services WITH person's consent
3) to petition the court for appointment of a conservator or guardian or
for issuance of an emergency order
4) to furnish protective services in an emergency
5) to furnish protective services WITH the guardian's consent
6) to serve as conservator, guardian, or temporary guardian of a
protected person
, 7) to perform all other functions determined to be necessary for the
department
⩥ Procedure to assess and evaluate the information reported. Answer: 1)
visit to the residence
2) consultations with appropriate service agencies and individuals who
have knowledge of the situation of potential abuse
(3) If an emergency exists, assessment shall be completed within 48
HOURS
⩥ procedure of the department if abuse is founded. Answer: 1) evaluate
person's functional capacity
2) evaluate person's situation and resources
3) create a service plan for protective services that uses the least
restrictive alternatives
⩥ Information to include when making a report. Answer: Name, address,
age, info on abuse, anything else relevant to the case. Optionally,
reporter can leave contact info (name, address, phone).
⩥ Agencies used to provide protective services. Answer: public and
nonprofit private agencies closest to the protected person
⩥ The department insures that the designated agency has to:. Answer: 1)
demonstrate experience working with the profile of the protected person
