Question 1

Dr. Peigro is a noted neuropsychologist who has been studying Alzheimer's disease in men for over 20 years. At a recent speaking engagement, he chastised the profession for not focusing more research on women who have Alzheimer's and called for increased efforts in this area. He even mentioned that the ____________ requires it.

Accepted Answer

A)   Belmont Report
B)   Declaration of Helsinki
C)   Nuremberg Code
D)   Institutional Review Board A

Question 2

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. D

Question 3

According to your authors, deinstitutionalization should be

Accepted Answer

A)   regarded as the last option for those with a long history of mental illness.
B)   implemented only with the permission of the family.
C)   used only in ideal circumstances and on a trial basis.
D)   considered a process rather than a discrete event. D

Question 4

Absolute discharge is required by law if the person is not a significant threat to the public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Therapists can release their patient notes to any interested third party if the patient signs a consent form specifying who the third party is and what notes cab be released.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The case of Candace Newmaker, who died during a "rebirthing therapy" session, illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)   tragedy brought on by untrained, unlicensed therapists.
B)   the importance of conducting this form of therapy in a hospital setting.
C)   the need for comprehensive malpractice insurance coverage.
D)   the need for a physician to conduct this form of treatment.

Question 7

In 1979, the _____presented three basic principles for guiding biomedical and behavioural research with human participants, namely respect, beneficence, and justice.

Accepted Answer

A)   Declaration of Helsinki
B)   Nuremberg Code
C)   Belmont Report
D)   Tuskegee Protocol

Question 8

When a person is judged "not guilty by reason of insanity," we may infer that

Accepted Answer

A)   the person had criminal intent at the time of the crime but is remorseful at the time of trial.
B)   the person has a long history of untreated mental illness that interfered with rational thought at the time the crime was committed.
C)   the trial judge cannot show that mental illness was not a factor in the crime.
D)   the person has a psychological disorder that interferes with understanding the seriousness and illegality of the crime.

Question 9

Therapists can breach patient confidentiality under certain circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Children age 14 and older have the right to decline participation in a research study despite parental consent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

With regard to patient care, the Canada is currently in the institutionalization phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Psychologists are aware of their responsibilities to patients, colleagues, and society. In the text this is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   justice
B)   fidelity
C)   integrity
D)   code of ethics

Question 13

Under duty to warn, if a patient discloses the presence of a communicable infectious disease (e.g., HIV, syphilis) to a therapist, all states require the therapist to warn anyone who may be at risk for exposure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Among psychologists who conducted custody evaluations, ___% were sued for malpractice.

Accepted Answer

A)   10%.
B)   20%.
C)   25%.
D)   35%.

Question 15

When psychologists join a professional organization such as the Canadian Psychological Association, they agree to behave in a manner consistent with the association's code of ethics.

Accepted Answer

A)   values.
B)   beliefs.
C)   code of ethics.
D)   philosophy.

Question 16

As a result of the 1991 case R. v. Swain, Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, (NGRI) was replaced with:

Accepted Answer

A)   no changes were made as a result of this case.
B)   not guilty due to a violation of civil liberties.
C)   not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder.
D)   not criminally responsible on account of a mental defect.

Question 17

Until the 1960's, hospital confinement was the typical treatment for severely mentally ill patients because

Accepted Answer

A)   overwhelming numbers of mentally ill persons were not able to obtain treatment in community mental health programs.
B)   psychological treatment was best delivered in a medical setting.
C)   effective medications and treatments had not yet been discovered.
D)   few psychiatrists were willing to provide treatment outside of medical settings.

Question 18

Unlike privacy, which is the right of an individual to give away, confidentiality

Accepted Answer

A)   exists only in legal circles.
B)   is an ethical ideal and often impractical.
C)   is held between two parties.
D)   is never broken by a therapist.

Question 19

When unethical behaviour's have occurred, a psychologist may be sued for:

Accepted Answer

A)   malpractice.
B)   engaging in a dual relationship
C)   taking sides in a custody battle
D)   none of the above

Question 20

________ is a legal term meaning that a lawyer or a psychologist working for a lawyer is prevented from disclosing confidential information during legal proceedings.

Accepted Answer

A)   Confidentiality
B)   Beneficence
C)   Privilege
D)   Mens Rea

Exam 15: Abnormal Psychology: Legal and Ethical Issues

In psychological research, respect for persons means that

According to your authors, deinstitutionalization should be

Absolute discharge is required by law if the person is not a significant threat to the public.

Therapists can release their patient notes to any interested third party if the patient signs a consent form specifying who the third party is and what notes cab be released.

The case of Candace Newmaker, who died during a "rebirthing therapy" session, illustrates

In 1979, the _____presented three basic principles for guiding biomedical and behavioural research with human participants, namely respect, beneficence, and justice.

When a person is judged "not guilty by reason of insanity," we may infer that

Therapists can breach patient confidentiality under certain circumstances.

Children age 14 and older have the right to decline participation in a research study despite parental consent.

With regard to patient care, the Canada is currently in the institutionalization phase.

Psychologists are aware of their responsibilities to patients, colleagues, and society. In the text this is referred to as __________.

Under duty to warn, if a patient discloses the presence of a communicable infectious disease (e.g., HIV, syphilis) to a therapist, all states require the therapist to warn anyone who may be at risk for exposure.

Among psychologists who conducted custody evaluations, ___% were sued for malpractice.

When psychologists join a professional organization such as the Canadian Psychological Association, they agree to behave in a manner consistent with the association's code of ethics.

As a result of the 1991 case R. v. Swain, Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, (NGRI) was replaced with:

Until the 1960's, hospital confinement was the typical treatment for severely mentally ill patients because

Unlike privacy, which is the right of an individual to give away, confidentiality

When unethical behaviour's have occurred, a psychologist may be sued for:

________ is a legal term meaning that a lawyer or a psychologist working for a lawyer is prevented from disclosing confidential information during legal proceedings.