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Ethical/Legal/Professional
Ethical/Legal/Professional
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Psychology
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08/08/2015

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APA Code of Ethics states what about using testimonials?
Definition
They can be solicited and used but must be solicited from former patients and from those not vulnerable to influence
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The person who hold privilege in court-ordered treatment is
Definition
the client.
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Which is unethical, saying you are a PhD Candidate or that you have a sliding fee schedule?
Definition
PhD Candidate
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What is APA's stance on multiple relationships?
Definition
They are not unethical if they don't impair psychologist's functioning or risk harm or exploitation.
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Professional psychologist refers to
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doctoral-level from a regionally accredited school
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In group situations, what must the therapist do regarding confidentiality?
Definition
Describe the importance of it and periodically remind members.
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When sending information electronically, what should you do?
Definition
Mark it confidential.
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You receive a consent to release information from a lawyer in a custody battle. What should you do?
Definition
Get consent from the father as well.
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May a psychotherapist for an incarcerated individual make parole recommendations?
Definition
Yes
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What should a psychologist do if ethics differs from the law?
Definition
Make known commitment to ethics code and try to resolve conflict.
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Although you are well-versed in assessment, if a person with a particular disability that you have no experience with, should you assess them?
Definition
No, refer the case out
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The 2002 Code of Conduct can be summarized as what?
Definition
the welfare and protection of consumers of psychological services and education regarding ethical standards.
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What four conditions need to be met to hold a psychologist liable?
Definition
Dereliction (negligence) of duty directly causing damages
Term
If you know of an ethic breach and informal resolutions don't work, you should
Definition
Report to ethics board or state board if confidentiality won't be compromised.
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What are the five general principles of the ethics code?
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Beneficence and Nonmaleficence, Fidelity and responsibility, integrity, justice, and respect for people's rights and dignity
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When unfamiliar with a particular area, training is usually followed by what?
Definition
Supervision
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When can a psychologist provide services when they are not competent?
Definition
If the individual would otherwise not be able to find treatment.
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What three reasons can a client be referred out?
Definition
1. Therapist's personal beliefs interfere with therapy.
2. Client feels uncomfortable with therapist
3. Therapist lacks competence with the presenting problem
Term
What is privilege?
Definition
The client's or psychologist's right to request confidential information not to be divulged in court proceedings.
Term
Solicitation is allowed during what?
Definition
Disaster or community outreach services
Term
Can sexual harassment complaints be used in decisions of advancement or employment?
Definition
No
Term
Incompetence in a trial means what?
Definition
The defendant is unable to understand or participate in the trial
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A client reveals he wants to kill his boss. What should you do?
Definition
Inform the police, his boss, and his company
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What is the M'Naghten Rule related to?
Definition
Insanity defense
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