Question 1

The principle of justice as outlined by the Belmont Report means that

Accepted Answer

A)  the benefits and burdens of research must be imposed equally. 
B)  every participant in a research study has the right to legal redress. 
C)  not all people who might benefit from the research need to be included in a study. 
D)  prisoners must not be used for research.

Question 2

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.

Question 3

Select the statement below that is False in the application of psychology and its principles.

Accepted Answer

A)  The rights of the individual always supersede those of society. 
B)  Appropriate third parties must be informed if a patient threatens another with bodily harm. 
C)  People always have the right to refuse to participate in psychological research. 
D)  Confidentiality must be violated in certain circumstances.

Question 4

The practice of psychology is bound by federal and provincial regulations as well as by

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

People lose the right to privacy when they reveal their thoughts, beliefs, or fantasies to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In 1947, the _____established fundamental directives for research with human participants.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Define the terms privacy, confidentiality, and privilege.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

The lower limit of estimates on the rate of homeless persons who have psychological disorders is approximately

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 3%. 
B)  10%. 
C)  32%. 
D)  50%.

Question 9

If you were a psychologist, which of the following acts would be an ethical violation?

Accepted Answer

A)  You release information to your client's lawyer who is preparing a personal injury lawsuit alleging "mental pain and suffering." 
B)  You reveal information gained in a therapy session to parents of an 8-year-old. 
C)  Your communicate information to your client's husband without written permission to do so. 
D)  A civil commitment is being prepared for your client and you are requested to provide background on the case for the proceedings.

Question 10

Malpractice is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  improper diagnosis of a patient. 
B)  use of a form of therapy that is out of the mainstream. 
C)  professional misconduct or unreasonable lack of skill. 
D)  reckless abuse of patients.

Question 11

Which of the following distinguishes committing an illegal act from committing a crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  GBMI 
B)  Insanity 
C)  NGRI 
D)  Mens Rea

Question 12

Mr. Benwabe is an attorney who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and has been hospitalized several times when he stopped taking his medication. He complains that the medications make him feel like a "zombie" and affect his ability to complete legal briefs. When he is medication free, however, he is paranoid and often violent. During these periods, police and paramedic intervention is needed to get him safely to the hospital. Given this history, what is most likely to occur in the future?

Accepted Answer

A)  The police will refuse to respond to the 911 call about him, noting the location as "hazardous." 
B)  He will be medicated against his will if he is a danger to staff or patients. 
C)  His directive will be respected and no medication will be given. 
D)  Mr. Benwabe will be found not guilty by reason of insanity.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Civil commitment is a provincially-ordered procedure that forces involuntary treatment on a person with a psychological disorder who has committed a crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 consent form allowing him to do so. 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)  Ethics would not apply in this case as it does not involve a mental illness.

Question 17

Which of the following outcomes is required by law if the defendant is found not criminally responsible but is still a danger to society?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Conditional discharge refers to a person not criminally responsible for a crime being discharged into the community on the proviso that the person receives appropriate treatment for his or her mental disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Codes of ethics are created by a branch of government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain the difference between civil and criminal commitment.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 15: Abnormal Psychology: Legal and Ethical Issues

The principle of justice as outlined by the Belmont Report means that

The deinstitutionalization movement ultimately failed because

Select the statement below that is False in the application of psychology and its principles.

The practice of psychology is bound by federal and provincial regulations as well as by

People lose the right to privacy when they reveal their thoughts, beliefs, or fantasies to others.

In 1947, the _____established fundamental directives for research with human participants.

Define the terms privacy, confidentiality, and privilege.

The lower limit of estimates on the rate of homeless persons who have psychological disorders is approximately

If you were a psychologist, which of the following acts would be an ethical violation?

Malpractice is defined as

Which of the following distinguishes committing an illegal act from committing a crime?

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

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

Civil commitment is a provincially-ordered procedure that forces involuntary treatment on a person with a psychological disorder who has committed a crime.

Which of the following outcomes is required by law if the defendant is found not criminally responsible but is still a danger to society?

Conditional discharge refers to a person not criminally responsible for a crime being discharged into the community on the proviso that the person receives appropriate treatment for his or her mental disorder.

Codes of ethics are created by a branch of government.

Explain the difference between civil and criminal commitment.