Question 1

Mental health practitioners in Canada generally do not have:

Accepted Answer

A)  beneficience. 
B)  privacy. 
C)  privilege. 
D)  confidentiality. 
A)  beneficience. 
B)  privacy. 
C)  privilege. 
D)  confidentiality.

Question 2

Explain the THREE reasons described in the text for giving psychologists prescription privileges.

Accepted Answer

Psychologists propose several reasons fo

Question 3

Dr. Colleen Gerson, a psychologist, is a specialist in child psychotherapy. She is asked to see a 7-year-old who is having difficulty both at home and at school. After two sessions, Dr. Gerson shares information regarding her diagnostic impressions and treatment plan with the school and the child's parents. After the parents agree to proceed with treatment, information is released to the family's insurance company. In this case, Dr. Gerson

Accepted Answer

A)  was ethically and legally required to provide information to the child's school. 
B)  was legally required to provide information to the insurance company but not to the parents. 
C)  violated the rights of the child and unethically breached confidentiality. 
D)  was not ethically correct in reveal this information to the parents. 
A)  was ethically and legally required to provide information to the child's school. 
B)  was legally required to provide information to the insurance company but not to the parents. 
C)  violated the rights of the child and unethically breached confidentiality. 
D)  was not ethically correct in reveal this information to the parents.

Question 4

Before beginning a human research project, researchers must have their proposal reviewed and approved by an institutional review board.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following outcomes is required by law if the defendant is found not criminally responsible and is not a significant threat to the public?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absolute discharge. 
B)  Conditional discharge 
C)  Detention in hospital. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Absolute discharge. 
B)  Conditional discharge 
C)  Detention in hospital. 
D)  None of the above

Question 6

Psychologists who do not provide therapy are not required to have provincial licensure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Participants must understand the aims, methods, risks and benefits of research. This is called

Accepted Answer

A)  informed consent. 
B)  participant privilege. 
C)  debriefing. 
D)  confidentiality. 
A)  informed consent. 
B)  participant privilege. 
C)  debriefing. 
D)  confidentiality.

Question 8

Insanity is a legal term, not a psychological disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The original M'Naghten Rule, established in England in 1843, stated that persons were not guilty of a crime if they did not know what they were doing, or

Accepted Answer

A)  did not know they were insane. 
B)  did not know that the actions were wrong. 
C)  did not defend themselves during the trial. 
D)  were not capable of giving full details of the crime. 
A)  did not know they were insane. 
B)  did not know that the actions were wrong. 
C)  did not defend themselves during the trial. 
D)  were not capable of giving full details of the crime.

Question 10

Universally, ________ and ________ increase the likelihood of homelessness among the mentally ill.

Accepted Answer

A)  financial status; educational level 
B)  poor social support; substance use 
C)  substance use; marital status 
D)  educational level; low social support 
A)  financial status; educational level 
B)  poor social support; substance use 
C)  substance use; marital status 
D)  educational level; low social support

Question 11

During the early twentieth century, civil commitment usually meant inpatient hospitalization, and sometimes it still does. However, with the deinstitutionalization movement, there has been a shift to ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  outpatient commitment. 
B)  hospitalization on an as needed basis. 
C)  criminal commitment. 
D)  psychosocial support. 
A)  outpatient commitment. 
B)  hospitalization on an as needed basis. 
C)  criminal commitment. 
D)  psychosocial support.

Question 12

Describe what it means to be found "Not Criminally Responsible on account of a Mental Disorder" (NCRMD) then identify and briefly explain the 3 possible outcomes of this.

Accepted Answer

The Canadian Criminal Code states that,

Question 13

One study investigating malpractice issues among psychologists found that

Accepted Answer

A)  most were cleared of charges in the long run. 
B)  there were more frequent complaints against psychologists than psychiatrists. 
C)  about 3.5% of psychologists engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a patient. 
D)  few psychologists were properly informed about ethical issues. 
A)  most were cleared of charges in the long run. 
B)  there were more frequent complaints against psychologists than psychiatrists. 
C)  about 3.5% of psychologists engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a patient. 
D)  few psychologists were properly informed about ethical issues.

Question 14

Gregor, a night watchman, was encouraged by his wife to enter treatment for his depression. During the initial session, he revealed great anger and resentment toward his boss, who blocked a raise for him. He perceived this as causing great financial hardship for his family and vowed to "snuff" the boss. Gregor's psychologist took this threat seriously and was obligated to

Accepted Answer

A)  document it in his files in case Gregor acted and actually harmed his boss. 
B)  report the threat to Gregor's boss and law enforcement officials. 
C)  maintain confidentiality despite the potential risk to the boss. 
D)  have Gregor sign a statement promising that he would not act on his threat. 
A)  document it in his files in case Gregor acted and actually harmed his boss. 
B)  report the threat to Gregor's boss and law enforcement officials. 
C)  maintain confidentiality despite the potential risk to the boss. 
D)  have Gregor sign a statement promising that he would not act on his threat.

Question 15

Which of the following outcomes is required by law if the defendant is found not criminally responsible but is still struggling with a mental disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absolute discharge. 
B)  Conditional discharge 
C)  Detention in hospital. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Absolute discharge. 
B)  Conditional discharge 
C)  Detention in hospital. 
D)  None of the above

Question 16

In some instances, outpatient commitment is a condition for:

Accepted Answer

A)  access to safe pharmacological treatment. 
B)  being released from jail. 
C)  access to affordable housing. 
D)  being discharged from hospital. 
A)  access to safe pharmacological treatment. 
B)  being released from jail. 
C)  access to affordable housing. 
D)  being discharged from hospital.

Question 17

Select the statement that has historically been True of psychologists' ability to accurately predict violence in a given patient.

Accepted Answer

A)  It has never been possible to accurately predict violence. 
B)  Psychological experts in this area have an accuracy rate of approximately 75%. 
C)  Psychiatrists, not psychologists, are asked to make this evaluation. 
D)  It was little better than chance. 
A)  It has never been possible to accurately predict violence. 
B)  Psychological experts in this area have an accuracy rate of approximately 75%. 
C)  Psychiatrists, not psychologists, are asked to make this evaluation. 
D)  It was little better than chance.

Question 18

A basic flaw in the deinstitutionalization movement was

Accepted Answer

A)  insurance companies' reluctance to pay for outpatient treatment. 
B)  a lack of follow-up care for released persons. 
C)  the government's resistance to allowing schizophrenic patients to be deinstitutionalized. 
D)  families' resistance to caring for mentally ill relatives. 
A)  insurance companies' reluctance to pay for outpatient treatment. 
B)  a lack of follow-up care for released persons. 
C)  the government's resistance to allowing schizophrenic patients to be deinstitutionalized. 
D)  families' resistance to caring for mentally ill relatives.

Question 19

The term "insanity" is

Accepted Answer

A)  a legal term. 
B)  a psychological term. 
C)  universal in meaning. 
D)  a transitional diagnosis. 
A)  a legal term. 
B)  a psychological term. 
C)  universal in meaning. 
D)  a transitional diagnosis.

Question 20

Among the changes to the M'Naghten Rule, in 1929 the District of Columbia added

Accepted Answer

A)  the provision for a "public defender" for persons with psychiatric disorders. 
B)  an exclusionary rule for medical illnesses with psychiatric symptoms. 
C)  an "irresistible impulse" test demonstrating a lack of volition. 
D)  a mandatory sanity hearing within 72 hours of an involuntary commitment. 
A)  the provision for a "public defender" for persons with psychiatric disorders. 
B)  an exclusionary rule for medical illnesses with psychiatric symptoms. 
C)  an "irresistible impulse" test demonstrating a lack of volition. 
D)  a mandatory sanity hearing within 72 hours of an involuntary commitment.

Mental health practitioners in Canada generally do not have:

Explain the THREE reasons described in the text for giving psychologists prescription privileges.

Before beginning a human research project, researchers must have their proposal reviewed and approved by an institutional review board.

Which of the following outcomes is required by law if the defendant is found not criminally responsible and is not a significant threat to the public?

Psychologists who do not provide therapy are not required to have provincial licensure.

Participants must understand the aims, methods, risks and benefits of research. This is called

Insanity is a legal term, not a psychological disorder.

The original M'Naghten Rule, established in England in 1843, stated that persons were not guilty of a crime if they did not know what they were doing, or

Universally, and increase the likelihood of homelessness among the mentally ill.

During the early twentieth century, civil commitment usually meant inpatient hospitalization, and sometimes it still does. However, with the deinstitutionalization movement, there has been a shift to ___________.

Describe what it means to be found "Not Criminally Responsible on account of a Mental Disorder" (NCRMD) then identify and briefly explain the 3 possible outcomes of this.

One study investigating malpractice issues among psychologists found that

Which of the following outcomes is required by law if the defendant is found not criminally responsible but is still struggling with a mental disorder?

In some instances, outpatient commitment is a condition for:

Select the statement that has historically been True of psychologists' ability to accurately predict violence in a given patient.

A basic flaw in the deinstitutionalization movement was

The term "insanity" is

Among the changes to the M'Naghten Rule, in 1929 the District of Columbia added

Abnormal Psychology: Historical and Modern Perspectives

Research Methods in Abnormal Psychology

Assessment and Diagnosis

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom, Dissociative, and Factitious Disorders

Bipolar and Depressive Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Gender Dysphoria, Sexual Dysfunctions, and Paraphilic Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental, Disruptive, Conduct, and Elimination Disorders

Aging and Neurocognitive Disorders

Health Psychology

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Exam 15: Abnormal Psychology: Legal and Ethical Issues

Mental health practitioners in Canada generally do not have:

Explain the THREE reasons described in the text for giving psychologists prescription privileges.

Before beginning a human research project, researchers must have their proposal reviewed and approved by an institutional review board.

Which of the following outcomes is required by law if the defendant is found not criminally responsible and is not a significant threat to the public?

Psychologists who do not provide therapy are not required to have provincial licensure.

Participants must understand the aims, methods, risks and benefits of research. This is called

Insanity is a legal term, not a psychological disorder.

The original M'Naghten Rule, established in England in 1843, stated that persons were not guilty of a crime if they did not know what they were doing, or

Universally, ________ and ________ increase the likelihood of homelessness among the mentally ill.

During the early twentieth century, civil commitment usually meant inpatient hospitalization, and sometimes it still does. However, with the deinstitutionalization movement, there has been a shift to ___________.

Describe what it means to be found "Not Criminally Responsible on account of a Mental Disorder" (NCRMD) then identify and briefly explain the 3 possible outcomes of this.

One study investigating malpractice issues among psychologists found that

Which of the following outcomes is required by law if the defendant is found not criminally responsible but is still struggling with a mental disorder?

In some instances, outpatient commitment is a condition for:

Select the statement that has historically been True of psychologists' ability to accurately predict violence in a given patient.

A basic flaw in the deinstitutionalization movement was

The term "insanity" is

Among the changes to the M'Naghten Rule, in 1929 the District of Columbia added

Abnormal Psychology: Historical and Modern Perspectives

Research Methods in Abnormal Psychology

Assessment and Diagnosis

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom, Dissociative, and Factitious Disorders

Bipolar and Depressive Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Gender Dysphoria, Sexual Dysfunctions, and Paraphilic Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental, Disruptive, Conduct, and Elimination Disorders

Aging and Neurocognitive Disorders

Health Psychology

Filters

Universally, and increase the likelihood of homelessness among the mentally ill.