GA Psychology Jurisprudence Exam
When is it acceptable to provide psychological When providing emergency services (we stop as soon as emergency has
services when we are NOT competent? 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 A court order is an action taken by a judge that compels disclosure unless
subpoena? appealed,
A subpoena which compels only a response and may be issued by an attorney
Describe the general procedures for dealing with a If self-identified, the psychologist should terminate, notify in writing, and help
psychologist's potential impairment 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 Consider current research outcomes, cultural & linguistic factors, learn how to
competence in telepsychology (electronic access relevant and appropriate emergency resources in the client/patients'
transmission)? local area
We must assess the remote environment and inform PTs of the risk of telehealth
When testing, use telepsychology norms when possible
, GA Psychology Jurisprudence Exam
What should psychologists keep in mind when Take REASONABLE STEPS to ensure the programs are designed to:
designing training programs? 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 Psychologists inform the individual of the nature of the anticipated services,
mandate? 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 Purpose of research, duration
we inform participants about? Their right to decline or withdraw
Consequences, risks, adverse effects
benefits
Incentives
Who to contact for questions
Their rights
When can we dispense w/ informed consent for If it would not be assumed to cause harm (normal educational practices), no
research? risk to reputation, and confidentiality is protected OR
If permitted by law or federal or institutional regulations
How do we handle providing therapy to those served Consider treatment issues and Pt welfare
by others? Discuss w/ Pt/authorized persons to minimize confusion and conflict
Consult w/ other providers when appropriate
Proceed w/ CAUTION AND SENSITIVITY
When would a psychologist require students to If it is an admissions requirement stated in the program materials
disclose personal information? If the info is necessary to evaluate if a person is a threat to self or others/
problems impacting their performance
According to OCGA, when has an employee or agent When they knowingly engage in sexually explicit conduct (most things fall
committed IMPROPER SEXUAL CONTACT in the FIRST under this category) with another person who they know (or should have
DEGREE? known) is contemporaneously part of their agency.
Or when it's a PT who you're treating in therapy/counseling
When a foster parent / person in a position of trust does this to their foster
child/minor for whom they are responsible for
According to OCGA, when has an employee or agent When they knowingly engage in sexual contact, EXCLUDING sexually explicit
committed IMPROPER SEXUAL CONTACT in the conduct with another person who they know (or should have known) is
SECOND DEGREE? contemporaneously part of their agency.
Note: The code does NOT apply to a student enrolled at the same school as
the victim
, GA Psychology Jurisprudence Exam
What is the punishment in GA for IMPROPER SEXUAL The employee/agent, foster parent, or person in trust shall be punished...
CONTACT in the FIRST DEGREE? Describe any By IMPRISONMENT for 1-25 years, plus up to $100,000 fine.
exceptions
Exception 1: If the kid is under 16 → imprisonment is 10-30 years plus up to
$100,000 fine
Exception 2: If @ the time of the offense the victim is b/w 14-21 and the perp is
less than 21 and no more than 48 mos older than the victim, then it's a
misdemeanor.
Exception 3: If the kid is under 16 and is physically injured or sodomized →
imprisonment is 25-50 years plus up to $100,000 fine
What is the punishment in GA for IMPROPER SEXUAL The employee/agent, foster parent, or person in trust shall be punished...
CONTACT in the SECOND DEGREE? As for a MISDEMEANOR of a high and aggravated nature.
Exception 1: If the kid is under 16 → imprisonment is 5-25 years plus up to $25K
fine
Exception 2: If @ the time of the offense the victim is b/w 14-21 and the perp is
less than 21 and no more than 48 mos older than the victim, then it's a
misdemeanor.
Exception 3: upon second or subsequent conviction the person is guilty of a
felony → imprisonment is 1-5 years.
Define Professional Relationship. A mutually agreed upon relationship between a psychologist and patients,
clients, students, supervisees, or employees.
The professional relationship status is not contingent upon nor defined by a
payment transaction.
When is it permissible for a psychologist to have sex After 2+years have passed and only in the "most unusual circumstances."
with a patient? Psychologists must prove that there was no exploitation in light of: suggestions
made during the course of therapy, nature/intensity/duration of tx, Pt mental
status, etc.
Who are psychologists prohibited from having sex Supervisees, trainees (anyone we have evaluative authority over)
with? Close relatives, guardians, significant others in the lives of our PTs OR Current
PTs
Cannot terminate w/ Pt to circumvent this standard
How do psychologists handle THIRD PARTY REQUESTS Attempt to clarify at the outset of the service the nature of the relationship with
for SERVICES? all individuals or organizations involved. This clarification includes:
The role of the psychologist (e.g., therapist, consultant, diagnostician, or expert
witness),
an identification of who is the client,
the probable uses of the services provided or the information obtained,
and the fact that there may be limits to confidentiality
When is it acceptable to provide psychological When providing emergency services (we stop as soon as emergency has
services when we are NOT competent? 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 A court order is an action taken by a judge that compels disclosure unless
subpoena? appealed,
A subpoena which compels only a response and may be issued by an attorney
Describe the general procedures for dealing with a If self-identified, the psychologist should terminate, notify in writing, and help
psychologist's potential impairment 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 Consider current research outcomes, cultural & linguistic factors, learn how to
competence in telepsychology (electronic access relevant and appropriate emergency resources in the client/patients'
transmission)? local area
We must assess the remote environment and inform PTs of the risk of telehealth
When testing, use telepsychology norms when possible
, GA Psychology Jurisprudence Exam
What should psychologists keep in mind when Take REASONABLE STEPS to ensure the programs are designed to:
designing training programs? 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 Psychologists inform the individual of the nature of the anticipated services,
mandate? 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 Purpose of research, duration
we inform participants about? Their right to decline or withdraw
Consequences, risks, adverse effects
benefits
Incentives
Who to contact for questions
Their rights
When can we dispense w/ informed consent for If it would not be assumed to cause harm (normal educational practices), no
research? risk to reputation, and confidentiality is protected OR
If permitted by law or federal or institutional regulations
How do we handle providing therapy to those served Consider treatment issues and Pt welfare
by others? Discuss w/ Pt/authorized persons to minimize confusion and conflict
Consult w/ other providers when appropriate
Proceed w/ CAUTION AND SENSITIVITY
When would a psychologist require students to If it is an admissions requirement stated in the program materials
disclose personal information? If the info is necessary to evaluate if a person is a threat to self or others/
problems impacting their performance
According to OCGA, when has an employee or agent When they knowingly engage in sexually explicit conduct (most things fall
committed IMPROPER SEXUAL CONTACT in the FIRST under this category) with another person who they know (or should have
DEGREE? known) is contemporaneously part of their agency.
Or when it's a PT who you're treating in therapy/counseling
When a foster parent / person in a position of trust does this to their foster
child/minor for whom they are responsible for
According to OCGA, when has an employee or agent When they knowingly engage in sexual contact, EXCLUDING sexually explicit
committed IMPROPER SEXUAL CONTACT in the conduct with another person who they know (or should have known) is
SECOND DEGREE? contemporaneously part of their agency.
Note: The code does NOT apply to a student enrolled at the same school as
the victim
, GA Psychology Jurisprudence Exam
What is the punishment in GA for IMPROPER SEXUAL The employee/agent, foster parent, or person in trust shall be punished...
CONTACT in the FIRST DEGREE? Describe any By IMPRISONMENT for 1-25 years, plus up to $100,000 fine.
exceptions
Exception 1: If the kid is under 16 → imprisonment is 10-30 years plus up to
$100,000 fine
Exception 2: If @ the time of the offense the victim is b/w 14-21 and the perp is
less than 21 and no more than 48 mos older than the victim, then it's a
misdemeanor.
Exception 3: If the kid is under 16 and is physically injured or sodomized →
imprisonment is 25-50 years plus up to $100,000 fine
What is the punishment in GA for IMPROPER SEXUAL The employee/agent, foster parent, or person in trust shall be punished...
CONTACT in the SECOND DEGREE? As for a MISDEMEANOR of a high and aggravated nature.
Exception 1: If the kid is under 16 → imprisonment is 5-25 years plus up to $25K
fine
Exception 2: If @ the time of the offense the victim is b/w 14-21 and the perp is
less than 21 and no more than 48 mos older than the victim, then it's a
misdemeanor.
Exception 3: upon second or subsequent conviction the person is guilty of a
felony → imprisonment is 1-5 years.
Define Professional Relationship. A mutually agreed upon relationship between a psychologist and patients,
clients, students, supervisees, or employees.
The professional relationship status is not contingent upon nor defined by a
payment transaction.
When is it permissible for a psychologist to have sex After 2+years have passed and only in the "most unusual circumstances."
with a patient? Psychologists must prove that there was no exploitation in light of: suggestions
made during the course of therapy, nature/intensity/duration of tx, Pt mental
status, etc.
Who are psychologists prohibited from having sex Supervisees, trainees (anyone we have evaluative authority over)
with? Close relatives, guardians, significant others in the lives of our PTs OR Current
PTs
Cannot terminate w/ Pt to circumvent this standard
How do psychologists handle THIRD PARTY REQUESTS Attempt to clarify at the outset of the service the nature of the relationship with
for SERVICES? all individuals or organizations involved. This clarification includes:
The role of the psychologist (e.g., therapist, consultant, diagnostician, or expert
witness),
an identification of who is the client,
the probable uses of the services provided or the information obtained,
and the fact that there may be limits to confidentiality
