Question 1

Select the statement below that is FALSE regarding the use of placebos in psychological research.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both adults and children have the same responses to placebo interventions. 
B)  The use of placebos with children generates special concerns. 
C)  Children may not understand the concept of a placebo. 
D)  Children's reports may be biased based on their belief that they took a pill that should have an effect. 
A)  Both adults and children have the same responses to placebo interventions. 
B)  The use of placebos with children generates special concerns. 
C)  Children may not understand the concept of a placebo. 
D)  Children's reports may be biased based on their belief that they took a pill that should have an effect. A

Question 2

The practice of psychology is bound by state laws and regulations as well as by

Accepted Answer

A)  client demands. 
B)  an ethical code of behavior. 
C)  medical regulations. 
D)  research and clinical trials. 
A)  client demands. 
B)  an ethical code of behavior. 
C)  medical regulations. 
D)  research and clinical trials. B

Question 3

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. C

Question 4

A therapist cannot reveal certain information during legal proceedings. This is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

One of the differences between psychiatrists and psychologists is that only psychiatrists can prescribe medications for psychological disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Over the past 50 years:

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A)  the number of mentally ill persons in institutions has declined, as has the number of mentally ill persons in jails or prisons. 
B)  the number of mentally ill persons in institutions has increased, as has the number of mentally ill persons in jails or prisons. 
C)  the number of mentally ill persons in institutions has increased, but the number of mentally ill persons in jails or prisons has decreased. 
D)  the number of mentally ill persons in institutions has decreased, but the number of mentally ill persons in jails or prisons has increased 
A)  the number of mentally ill persons in institutions has declined, as has the number of mentally ill persons in jails or prisons. 
B)  the number of mentally ill persons in institutions has increased, as has the number of mentally ill persons in jails or prisons. 
C)  the number of mentally ill persons in institutions has increased, but the number of mentally ill persons in jails or prisons has decreased. 
D)  the number of mentally ill persons in institutions has decreased, but the number of mentally ill persons in jails or prisons has increased

Question 7

Custody evaluations are a common reason for malpractice lawsuits against psychologists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 nor legally required to 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 nor legally required to reveal this information to the parents.

Question 9

Therapists can breach patient confidentiality under certain circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Dr. Parvik has been treating a college student for the last two years. After a recent session, believing he had relevant information about his client's learning disability, Dr. Parvik contacted the college office that specializes in helping students with this form of learning challenge. He felt comfortable providing information about his client because the client had signed a standard HIPAA consent form at his initial interview. In your opinion, which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dr. Parvik demonstrated good judgment in working in his client's best interests. 
B)  Dr. Parvik violated the client's right to confidentiality. 
C)  Dr. Parvik invoked the PAA clause in the HIPAA regulations. 
D)  HIPAA regulations would not apply in this case as it does not involve a mental illness. 
A)  Dr. Parvik demonstrated good judgment in working in his client's best interests. 
B)  Dr. Parvik violated the client's right to confidentiality. 
C)  Dr. Parvik invoked the PAA clause in the HIPAA regulations. 
D)  HIPAA regulations would not apply in this case as it does not involve a mental illness.

Question 11

Trinitas is enrolled in an introductory psychology class. Her instructor told the class that everyone had to participate in his memory research project in order to earn a passing grade for the course. The study focused on memory, participation required 15 minutes, all results were confidential, and students would earn "research credit" for participating. Given this scenario, select the statement below that is most appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A)  As long as the results are confidential, this is a good way for students to learn about the process of research. 
B)  Research participation in a study may be required as part of passing a course. 
C)  Students have the right to refuse to participate in this study. 
D)  As long as the research methodology does not include treatment, the participation requirement is ethical. 
A)  As long as the results are confidential, this is a good way for students to learn about the process of research. 
B)  Research participation in a study may be required as part of passing a course. 
C)  Students have the right to refuse to participate in this study. 
D)  As long as the research methodology does not include treatment, the participation requirement is ethical.

Question 12

Describe the security and privacy components of HIPAA.

Accepted Answer

The HIPAA security rule attempts to assu

Question 13

In the Tuskegee Experiment, U.S. government researchers withheld lifesaving treatment from seriously ill human subjects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In psychological research, respect for persons means that

Accepted Answer

A)  all persons should have equal access to any treatment tested in an experiment. 
B)  participants should be able to choose their experimental condition (active vs. placebo). 
C)  researchers should maximize benefits and minimize harm to subjects. 
D)  people's autonomy should be respected, and those with limited autonomy should be protected. 
A)  all persons should have equal access to any treatment tested in an experiment. 
B)  participants should be able to choose their experimental condition (active vs. placebo). 
C)  researchers should maximize benefits and minimize harm to subjects. 
D)  people's autonomy should be respected, and those with limited autonomy should be protected.

Question 15

Why is outpatient commitment considered less coercive than inpatient hospitalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patients are not required to follow rigid rules of conduct as found in hospitals. 
B)  The patient may select the professional to deliver treatment. 
C)  The person is not forced to take medication. 
D)  The person remains in the community with social support. 
A)  Patients are not required to follow rigid rules of conduct as found in hospitals. 
B)  The patient may select the professional to deliver treatment. 
C)  The person is not forced to take medication. 
D)  The person remains in the community with social support.

Question 16

Therapists can release their patient notes to any interested third party if the patient signs a HIPAA form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Psychologists propose several reasons fo

Question 18

Members of racial and ethnic minority groups are often somewhat reluctant to participate in research studies because

Accepted Answer

A)  they are highly sensitive to privacy issues. 
B)  they are distrustful of scientists in general. 
C)  they do not have an appreciation for the value of research. 
D)  researchers mistreated members of these groups in the past. 
A)  they are highly sensitive to privacy issues. 
B)  they are distrustful of scientists in general. 
C)  they do not have an appreciation for the value of research. 
D)  researchers mistreated members of these groups in the past.

Question 19

Compared with adults, more children have a positive or therapeutic response to placebo medications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The deinstitutionalization movement ultimately failed because

Accepted Answer

A)  local governments remained in favor of institutionalization. 
B)  families of mentally ill persons believed that hospitalization was the best treatment method. 
C)  appropriate funding was never allocated for outpatient facilities and staff. 
D)  insurance companies refused to pay for outpatient treatment. 
A)  local governments remained in favor of institutionalization. 
B)  families of mentally ill persons believed that hospitalization was the best treatment method. 
C)  appropriate funding was never allocated for outpatient facilities and staff. 
D)  insurance companies refused to pay for outpatient treatment.

Select the statement below that is FALSE regarding the use of placebos in psychological research.

The practice of psychology is bound by state laws and regulations as well as by

One study investigating malpractice issues among psychologists found that

A therapist cannot reveal certain information during legal proceedings. This is called

One of the differences between psychiatrists and psychologists is that only psychiatrists can prescribe medications for psychological disorders.

Over the past 50 years:

Custody evaluations are a common reason for malpractice lawsuits against psychologists.

Therapists can breach patient confidentiality under certain circumstances.

Describe the security and privacy components of HIPAA.

In the Tuskegee Experiment, U.S. government researchers withheld lifesaving treatment from seriously ill human subjects.

In psychological research, respect for persons means that

Why is outpatient commitment considered less coercive than inpatient hospitalization?

Therapists can release their patient notes to any interested third party if the patient signs a HIPAA form.

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

Members of racial and ethnic minority groups are often somewhat reluctant to participate in research studies because

Compared with adults, more children have a positive or therapeutic response to placebo medications.

The deinstitutionalization movement ultimately failed because

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Exam 15: Abnormal Psychology: Legal and Ethical Issues

Select the statement below that is FALSE regarding the use of placebos in psychological research.

The practice of psychology is bound by state laws and regulations as well as by

One study investigating malpractice issues among psychologists found that

A therapist cannot reveal certain information during legal proceedings. This is called

One of the differences between psychiatrists and psychologists is that only psychiatrists can prescribe medications for psychological disorders.

Over the past 50 years:

Custody evaluations are a common reason for malpractice lawsuits against psychologists.

Therapists can breach patient confidentiality under certain circumstances.

Describe the security and privacy components of HIPAA.

In the Tuskegee Experiment, U.S. government researchers withheld lifesaving treatment from seriously ill human subjects.

In psychological research, respect for persons means that

Why is outpatient commitment considered less coercive than inpatient hospitalization?

Therapists can release their patient notes to any interested third party if the patient signs a HIPAA form.

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

Members of racial and ethnic minority groups are often somewhat reluctant to participate in research studies because

Compared with adults, more children have a positive or therapeutic response to placebo medications.

The deinstitutionalization movement ultimately failed because

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 Use Disorders

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental, Disruptive, Conduct, and Elimination Disorders

Aging and Neurocognitive Disorders

Health Psychology

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