EPPP ETHICS EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
Psychologists are to refrain from entering into a multiple relationship when? -
ANSWER>>If the relationship can be reasonably expected to impair the
psychologist's objectivity; competence; or effectiveness; or otherwise risks
exploitation or harmto the client
What is the first step a psychologist should take when they receive a subpoena? -
ANSWER>>Determine if the subpoena is a legally valid demand
Following an evaluation; are psychologists allowed to provideclients with raw test
data if the client requests it? - ANSWER>>Yes; it would unethical not to do so.
However; there are some exceptions if the psychologist believes the test data could
harm the client
Psychologists can use animals in research if what 2 conditions are met? -
ANSWER>>1. It is in compliance with current federal; state; and local laws and
regulations; and with professional standards; 2. Reasonable efforts are made to
minimize discomfort; infection; illness; and pain to animals
Psychologists are required to work within the boundaries of their ; which can be
based on their education; training; supervised experience; consultation; study; or
professional experience. - ANSWER>>Competence
What course of action should you take if you discover a colleague has been
violating an ethical standard that puts no clients in direct harm? -
,ANSWER>>Attempt to resolve the problem informally by discussing the matter with
the offender
When should a psychologist make a formal report to the Ethics Committee; state
licensing board; or other appropriate authority regarding unethical behavior by a
colleague? - ANSWER>>"When the problem involves ""substantial harm"" and is not
appropriate for an informal resolution or has not been resolved satisfactorily by an
attempt at an informal resolution"
always takes precedence over the need to educate or punish an offending
psychologist; which must always be considered before filing a complaint. -
ANSWER>>Client Confidentiality
When recording voices/images in research; when is informed consent not required?
- ANSWER>>When the research consists solely of naturalistic observations in public
places; and it is not anticipated that the recording will be used in a manner that
could cause personal identification or harm
Describe the nature of informed consent when research involves recording
voices/images and deception. - ANSWER>>Informed consent is provided during
debriefing
What is the legal concept that protects a client's confidentiality in the context of
legal proceedings? - ANSWER>>Privilege
Typically;is the holder of the privilege. - ANSWER>>The client
What has the data on sexual misconduct by therapists consistently shown? -
ANSWER>>Male therapists violate much more than female therapists; and they are
usually older (42-44 y/o) than the female clients (30-33 y/o) they become involved
with
, What relationships have been found between risk for sexual misconduct and
theoretical orientation; professional experience;or education? - ANSWER>>None
(Pope et al.; 1993)
When can a psychologist use client testimonials? - ANSWER>>When they are not
solicited from current therapy clients or other persons who; because of their
circumstances; are vulnerable to undue influence
In a consultative relationship; when is it appropriate to disclose confidential client
information? - ANSWER>>1. When the consultant and consultee have a confidential
relationship; 2. If the consultee has obtained prior consent of the person or
organization; 3. If disclosure is unavoidable
A psychologist has been meeting regularly with a child whose parents recently filed
for divorce and have requested a child custody evaluation. What course of action
should the psychologist take? - ANSWER>>While not required; The Guidelines states
psychologists generally avoid conducting such evaluations when s/he has served in a
therapeutic role for the child or their family
What 4 conditions must be met in order for a client to bring a claim of malpractice
against a psychologist? - ANSWER>>1. Psychologist must have had a professional
relationship with the person; 2. Must be a demonstrable standard of care breached
by psychologist; 3. Person suffered harm or injury; 4. Harm or injury was proximally
caused by psychologist's breach of duty within context of standard of care
Is it ever appropriate for a psychologist to pay; receive payment from; or divide fees
with another professional for referring them a client? - ANSWER>>No; this is
unethical. All payments in such situations must be based on the services provided
(e.g.; clinical; consultative; administrative)
COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
Psychologists are to refrain from entering into a multiple relationship when? -
ANSWER>>If the relationship can be reasonably expected to impair the
psychologist's objectivity; competence; or effectiveness; or otherwise risks
exploitation or harmto the client
What is the first step a psychologist should take when they receive a subpoena? -
ANSWER>>Determine if the subpoena is a legally valid demand
Following an evaluation; are psychologists allowed to provideclients with raw test
data if the client requests it? - ANSWER>>Yes; it would unethical not to do so.
However; there are some exceptions if the psychologist believes the test data could
harm the client
Psychologists can use animals in research if what 2 conditions are met? -
ANSWER>>1. It is in compliance with current federal; state; and local laws and
regulations; and with professional standards; 2. Reasonable efforts are made to
minimize discomfort; infection; illness; and pain to animals
Psychologists are required to work within the boundaries of their ; which can be
based on their education; training; supervised experience; consultation; study; or
professional experience. - ANSWER>>Competence
What course of action should you take if you discover a colleague has been
violating an ethical standard that puts no clients in direct harm? -
,ANSWER>>Attempt to resolve the problem informally by discussing the matter with
the offender
When should a psychologist make a formal report to the Ethics Committee; state
licensing board; or other appropriate authority regarding unethical behavior by a
colleague? - ANSWER>>"When the problem involves ""substantial harm"" and is not
appropriate for an informal resolution or has not been resolved satisfactorily by an
attempt at an informal resolution"
always takes precedence over the need to educate or punish an offending
psychologist; which must always be considered before filing a complaint. -
ANSWER>>Client Confidentiality
When recording voices/images in research; when is informed consent not required?
- ANSWER>>When the research consists solely of naturalistic observations in public
places; and it is not anticipated that the recording will be used in a manner that
could cause personal identification or harm
Describe the nature of informed consent when research involves recording
voices/images and deception. - ANSWER>>Informed consent is provided during
debriefing
What is the legal concept that protects a client's confidentiality in the context of
legal proceedings? - ANSWER>>Privilege
Typically;is the holder of the privilege. - ANSWER>>The client
What has the data on sexual misconduct by therapists consistently shown? -
ANSWER>>Male therapists violate much more than female therapists; and they are
usually older (42-44 y/o) than the female clients (30-33 y/o) they become involved
with
, What relationships have been found between risk for sexual misconduct and
theoretical orientation; professional experience;or education? - ANSWER>>None
(Pope et al.; 1993)
When can a psychologist use client testimonials? - ANSWER>>When they are not
solicited from current therapy clients or other persons who; because of their
circumstances; are vulnerable to undue influence
In a consultative relationship; when is it appropriate to disclose confidential client
information? - ANSWER>>1. When the consultant and consultee have a confidential
relationship; 2. If the consultee has obtained prior consent of the person or
organization; 3. If disclosure is unavoidable
A psychologist has been meeting regularly with a child whose parents recently filed
for divorce and have requested a child custody evaluation. What course of action
should the psychologist take? - ANSWER>>While not required; The Guidelines states
psychologists generally avoid conducting such evaluations when s/he has served in a
therapeutic role for the child or their family
What 4 conditions must be met in order for a client to bring a claim of malpractice
against a psychologist? - ANSWER>>1. Psychologist must have had a professional
relationship with the person; 2. Must be a demonstrable standard of care breached
by psychologist; 3. Person suffered harm or injury; 4. Harm or injury was proximally
caused by psychologist's breach of duty within context of standard of care
Is it ever appropriate for a psychologist to pay; receive payment from; or divide fees
with another professional for referring them a client? - ANSWER>>No; this is
unethical. All payments in such situations must be based on the services provided
(e.g.; clinical; consultative; administrative)
