MLBPA AGENT EXAM 2024
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)
"What legal decision originally established a psychologists ""duty to warn;"" which
later became a ""duty to protect?""" - ANSWER The Tarasoff Decision; which
regards a client's admission of intent to harm another person
Bartering is allowed only if what two conditions are met? - ANSWER 1. It is not
clinically contraindicated; 2. It is not exploitative
In a legal proceeding; if a defendant lacks sufficient present ability to consult with his
lawyer with a reasonable degree of rational understanding; and a rational as well as
a factual understanding of the proceedings against him/her; s/he is deemed . -
ANSWER Incompetent to stand trial
A person who by reason of education or specialized experience possesses superior
knowledge regarding a subject about which persons having no particular training are
incapable of forming an accurate opinion or deducing correct conclusions is referred
to as an - ANSWER . Expert Witness
A refers to a person who testifies as to what they saw; heard; or otherwise observed
regarding a circumstance; event or occurrence as it actually took place. - ANSWER
Fact Witness
are allowed to offer professional opinions and provide testimony based on
hypothetical scenarios; while cannot. - ANSWER Expert Witnesses; Fact Witnesses
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)
"What legal decision originally established a psychologists ""duty to warn;"" which
later became a ""duty to protect?""" - ANSWER The Tarasoff Decision; which
regards a client's admission of intent to harm another person
Bartering is allowed only if what two conditions are met? - ANSWER 1. It is not
clinically contraindicated; 2. It is not exploitative
In a legal proceeding; if a defendant lacks sufficient present ability to consult with his
lawyer with a reasonable degree of rational understanding; and a rational as well as
a factual understanding of the proceedings against him/her; s/he is deemed . -
ANSWER Incompetent to stand trial
A person who by reason of education or specialized experience possesses superior
knowledge regarding a subject about which persons having no particular training are
incapable of forming an accurate opinion or deducing correct conclusions is referred
to as an - ANSWER . Expert Witness
A refers to a person who testifies as to what they saw; heard; or otherwise observed
regarding a circumstance; event or occurrence as it actually took place. - ANSWER
Fact Witness
are allowed to offer professional opinions and provide testimony based on
hypothetical scenarios; while cannot. - ANSWER Expert Witnesses; Fact Witnesses
