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Psychologists can use animals in research if what 2 conditions are met? - Answers 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. - Answers
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? - Answers 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? - Answers "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. - Answers Client Confidentiality
When recording voices/images in research; when is informed consent not required? - Answers 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. - Answers Informed consent is provided during debriefing
What is the legal concept that protects a client's confidentiality in the context of legal proceedings? -
Answers Privilege
Typically;is the holder of the privilege. - Answers The client
What has the data on sexual misconduct by therapists consistently shown? - Answers 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? - Answers None (Pope et al.; 1993)
When can a psychologist use client testimonials? - Answers 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? -
Answers 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? - Answers
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? - Answers 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? - Answers 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?""" - Answers 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? - Answers 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 . - Answers 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 - Answers . 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. - Answers Fact Witness
are allowed to offer professional opinions and provide testimony based on hypothetical scenarios; while
cannot. - Answers Expert Witnesses; Fact Witnesses
When taking on a new therapy client; when should a psychologist obtain informed consent? - Answers
As early as is feasible- should include nature and anticipated course of therapy; fees; 3rd party
involvement; limits of confidentiality; and provide client opportunity to ask questions and receive
answers
Psychologists can use animals in research if what 2 conditions are met? - Answers 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. - Answers
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? - Answers 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? - Answers "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. - Answers Client Confidentiality
When recording voices/images in research; when is informed consent not required? - Answers 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. - Answers Informed consent is provided during debriefing
What is the legal concept that protects a client's confidentiality in the context of legal proceedings? -
Answers Privilege
Typically;is the holder of the privilege. - Answers The client
What has the data on sexual misconduct by therapists consistently shown? - Answers 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? - Answers None (Pope et al.; 1993)
When can a psychologist use client testimonials? - Answers 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? -
Answers 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? - Answers
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? - Answers 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? - Answers 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?""" - Answers 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? - Answers 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 . - Answers 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 - Answers . 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. - Answers Fact Witness
are allowed to offer professional opinions and provide testimony based on hypothetical scenarios; while
cannot. - Answers Expert Witnesses; Fact Witnesses
When taking on a new therapy client; when should a psychologist obtain informed consent? - Answers
As early as is feasible- should include nature and anticipated course of therapy; fees; 3rd party
involvement; limits of confidentiality; and provide client opportunity to ask questions and receive
answers
