Question 1

Boundary crossings ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  are more severe than boundary violations 
B)  often seem minor and harmless but set a precedent for more serious boundary violations 
C)  are never unethical if initiated by the client 
D)  are never unethical if approved by the client 
A)  are more severe than boundary violations 
B)  often seem minor and harmless but set a precedent for more serious boundary violations 
C)  are never unethical if initiated by the client 
D)  are never unethical if approved by the client

Question 2

What is the name of the person whose murder resulted in the establishment of the duty to warn for psychologists?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the name of the person...

Question 3

Dr. Goldfarb is contacted by Shannon, an adult seeking personality testing for herself. Dr. Goldfarb has extensive experience with child personality assessment, but it has been some years since he administered an adult personality instrument. Which of the following responses could Dr. Goldfarb give to Shannon and remain in compliance with the APA code of ethics?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I'm quite experienced with personality assessment, so I'd be happy to schedule an appointment with you, Shannon." 
B)  "I usually conduct personality assessments with children, but I have a colleague who will loan me his adult assessment materials, so we can schedule an appointment." 
C)  "I generally only perform personality assessments with children. I can refer you to a colleague who has a good deal of experience with adult personality assessment." 
D)  "It has been several years since I've conducted an assessment of adult personality. As such, I'm happy to offer a discounted price to conduct your assessment." 
A)  "I'm quite experienced with personality assessment, so I'd be happy to schedule an appointment with you, Shannon." 
B)  "I usually conduct personality assessments with children, but I have a colleague who will loan me his adult assessment materials, so we can schedule an appointment." 
C)  "I generally only perform personality assessments with children. I can refer you to a colleague who has a good deal of experience with adult personality assessment." 
D)  "It has been several years since I've conducted an assessment of adult personality. As such, I'm happy to offer a discounted price to conduct your assessment."

Question 4

According to the standards related to informed consent in the most recent edition of the APA ethical code, when should psychologists inform clients about psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  "as early as is feasible in the therapeutic relationship" 
B)  "no later than the third meeting between psychologist and client" 
C)  "prior to the first meeting between psychologist and client" 
D)  "only at the request of the client" 
A)  "as early as is feasible in the therapeutic relationship" 
B)  "no later than the third meeting between psychologist and client" 
C)  "prior to the first meeting between psychologist and client" 
D)  "only at the request of the client"

Question 5

Compared to clinical psychologists who work and live in large communities, clinical psychologists who work and live in small communities are likely to find the ethical issue of ______ especially challenging.

Accepted Answer

A)  multiple relationships 
B)  maintaining confidentiality 
C)  informed consent 
D)  test security 
A)  multiple relationships 
B)  maintaining confidentiality 
C)  informed consent 
D)  test security

Question 6

In order to renew their licenses, many state licensing boards require clinical psychologists to participate in ______, which may include attending lectures, participating in workshops, and other activities to keep practitioners abreast of new advances in the field.

Accepted Answer

continuing

Question 7

A clinical psychologist who is sufficiently capable, skilled, experienced, and expert to adequately complete the professional tasks they undertake is fulfilling the ethical standard of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  resolving ethical issues 
B)  competence 
C)  multiple relationships 
D)  justice 
A)  resolving ethical issues 
B)  competence 
C)  multiple relationships 
D)  justice

Question 8

Tatiana Tarasoff ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is the chair of the committee that created the most recent edition of the APA code of ethics 
B)  was the author of the tripartite model of personal identity 
C)  is a leading researcher in the field of informed consent for psychotherapy 
D)  was a college student whose murder resulted in the creation of the duty to warn 
A)  is the chair of the committee that created the most recent edition of the APA code of ethics 
B)  was the author of the tripartite model of personal identity 
C)  is a leading researcher in the field of informed consent for psychotherapy 
D)  was a college student whose murder resulted in the creation of the duty to warn

Question 9

The ______ section of the current ethical code includes aspirational ideals regarding the behavior of clinical psychologists, as opposed to enforceable rules of conduct.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethical Standards 
B)  Treatment Standards 
C)  Research Standards 
D)  General Principles 
A)  Ethical Standards 
B)  Treatment Standards 
C)  Research Standards 
D)  General Principles

Boundary crossings ______.

What is the name of the person whose murder resulted in the establishment of the duty to warn for psychologists?

According to the standards related to informed consent in the most recent edition of the APA ethical code, when should psychologists inform clients about psychotherapy?

Compared to clinical psychologists who work and live in large communities, clinical psychologists who work and live in small communities are likely to find the ethical issue of ______ especially challenging.

In order to renew their licenses, many state licensing boards require clinical psychologists to participate in ______, which may include attending lectures, participating in workshops, and other activities to keep practitioners abreast of new advances in the field.

A clinical psychologist who is sufficiently capable, skilled, experienced, and expert to adequately complete the professional tasks they undertake is fulfilling the ethical standard of ______.

Tatiana Tarasoff ______.

The ______ section of the current ethical code includes aspirational ideals regarding the behavior of clinical psychologists, as opposed to enforceable rules of conduct.

Clinical Psychology: Definition and Training

Evolution of Clinical Psychology

Current Controversies and Directions in Clinical Psychology

Diversity and Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology

Conducting Research in Clinical Psychology

Diagnosis and Classification Issues: Dsm-5 and More

The Clinical Interview

Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment

Personality Assessment and Behavioral Assessment

General Issues in Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Humanistic Psychotherapy

Behavior Therapy

Cognitive Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapies

Group and Family Therapy

Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

Health Psychology

Forensic Psychology

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Exam 5: Ethical and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology

Boundary crossings ______.

What is the name of the person whose murder resulted in the establishment of the duty to warn for psychologists?

According to the standards related to informed consent in the most recent edition of the APA ethical code, when should psychologists inform clients about psychotherapy?

Compared to clinical psychologists who work and live in large communities, clinical psychologists who work and live in small communities are likely to find the ethical issue of ______ especially challenging.

In order to renew their licenses, many state licensing boards require clinical psychologists to participate in ______, which may include attending lectures, participating in workshops, and other activities to keep practitioners abreast of new advances in the field.

A clinical psychologist who is sufficiently capable, skilled, experienced, and expert to adequately complete the professional tasks they undertake is fulfilling the ethical standard of ______.

Tatiana Tarasoff ______.

The ______ section of the current ethical code includes aspirational ideals regarding the behavior of clinical psychologists, as opposed to enforceable rules of conduct.

Clinical Psychology: Definition and Training

Evolution of Clinical Psychology

Current Controversies and Directions in Clinical Psychology

Diversity and Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology

Conducting Research in Clinical Psychology

Diagnosis and Classification Issues: Dsm-5 and More

The Clinical Interview

Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment

Personality Assessment and Behavioral Assessment

General Issues in Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Humanistic Psychotherapy

Behavior Therapy

Cognitive Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapies

Group and Family Therapy

Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

Health Psychology

Forensic Psychology

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