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GA PSYCHOLOGY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
WITH QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS|| LATEST AND COMPLETE VERSION
2025-2026 WITH EXPERT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS||
ASSURED PASS
WTD when there is conflict b/w the ethics code and law/organizational demand?
CLARIFY the nature of the CONFLICT, make known your COMMITMENT to
the CODE, and take REASONABLE steps to RESOLVE the conflict.
You find out a prospective employee is the subject of an ethics complaint. Should
you hire this person?
You may NOT use this information to discriminate against the employee.
However, once the verdict has been determined, if they are guilty, you can take
action.
What are the 4 ways psychologists can gain competence?
Training, Experience Supervision, Consultation
When is it acceptable to provide psychological services when we are NOT
competent?
When providing emergency services (we stop as soon as emergency has 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.
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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?
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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 subpoena?
A court order is an action taken by a judge that compels disclosure unless
appealed,
A subpoena which compels only a response and may be issued by an attorney
Describe the general procedures for dealing with a psychologist's potential
impairment
If self-identified, the psychologist should terminate, notify in writing, and help
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.
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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 competence in telepsychology
(electronic transmission)?
Consider current research outcomes, cultural & linguistic factors, learn how to
access relevant and appropriate emergency resources in the client/patients' local
area
We must assess the remote environment and inform PTs of the risk of telehealth
When testing, use telepsychology norms when possible
What should psychologists keep in mind when designing training programs?
Take REASONABLE STEPS to ensure the programs are designed to:
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.
GA PSYCHOLOGY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
WITH QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS|| LATEST AND COMPLETE VERSION
2025-2026 WITH EXPERT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS||
ASSURED PASS
WTD when there is conflict b/w the ethics code and law/organizational demand?
CLARIFY the nature of the CONFLICT, make known your COMMITMENT to
the CODE, and take REASONABLE steps to RESOLVE the conflict.
You find out a prospective employee is the subject of an ethics complaint. Should
you hire this person?
You may NOT use this information to discriminate against the employee.
However, once the verdict has been determined, if they are guilty, you can take
action.
What are the 4 ways psychologists can gain competence?
Training, Experience Supervision, Consultation
When is it acceptable to provide psychological services when we are NOT
competent?
When providing emergency services (we stop as soon as emergency has 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.
,2|Page
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?
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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 subpoena?
A court order is an action taken by a judge that compels disclosure unless
appealed,
A subpoena which compels only a response and may be issued by an attorney
Describe the general procedures for dealing with a psychologist's potential
impairment
If self-identified, the psychologist should terminate, notify in writing, and help
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.
, 4|Page
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 competence in telepsychology
(electronic transmission)?
Consider current research outcomes, cultural & linguistic factors, learn how to
access relevant and appropriate emergency resources in the client/patients' local
area
We must assess the remote environment and inform PTs of the risk of telehealth
When testing, use telepsychology norms when possible
What should psychologists keep in mind when designing training programs?
Take REASONABLE STEPS to ensure the programs are designed to:
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.
