Mass Psychology Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide With Complete Solutions 2025/2026

Mass Psychology Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide With Complete Solutions 2025/2026 Chapter 19A - answer-Department of elder affairs Abuse - answer-An act or omission which results in serious physical or emotional injury to an elderly person or financial exploitation of an elderly person; or the failure, inability, or resistance of an elderly person to provide for him one or more of the necessities essential for physical and emotional well-being without which the elderly person would be unable to safely remain in the community. Exceptions to abuse - answer-tenets and teachings of the church or religious denomination by a duly accredited practitioner thereof. 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 Timeline for reporting abuse - answer-1) Immediately make a verbal report 2) Within 48 hours make a written report 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.