Question 1

One way of viewing ethics is that it is a continuum, with on one end being &#34;do no harm&#34; and the other end being ______.&#10;A) Unobtainable&#10;B) Aspirational&#10;C) Post-conventional&#10;D) Metaethical

Accepted Answer

The other end of the ethics continuum from "do no harm" is "aspirational," which refers to striving to achieve the highest ethical standards or ideals.

Question 2

The most common violation or compliant against therapists is:&#10;A) Inappropriate assessment procedure.&#10;B) Lack of professional competence.&#10;C) Confidentiality.&#10;D) Boundary violations.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

If you had a client that was a police officer and you asked her to fix a ticket you got, that would be an example of a(n):&#10;A) Inappropriate assessment procedure.&#10;B) Lack of professional competence.&#10;C) Confidentiality.&#10;D) Boundary violation.

Accepted Answer

Asking a client, especially one who is a police officer, to fix a ticket you received is a clear example of a boundary violation. It involves misusing the professional relationship for personal gain and breaches the ethical standards expected in professional settings.

Question 4

If you were applying for disability but were denied because of the psychological assessment you received, you might complain to the standards and ethics board about:&#10;A) Inappropriate assessment procedures.&#10;B) Lack of professional competence.&#10;C) Confidentiality.&#10;D) Boundary violations.

Accepted Answer

The complaint would likely be about inappropriate assessment procedures, as the denial was based on the psychological assessment received.

Question 5

Interestingly, psychologists are _____ likely than/as physicians to rate sexual boundary issues as unethical.&#10;A) more&#10;B) less&#10;C) just as&#10;D) far less

Accepted Answer

Psychologists are trained extensively in understanding boundaries and the ethical implications of their work, including sexual boundary issues. This training makes them more likely than physicians, who may not receive as in-depth training on these specific ethical considerations, to rate sexual boundary issues as unethical.

Question 6

The decision that became the precedent for when one should waive confidentiality due to patient health is the:&#10;A) Access agreement.&#10;B) Tarasoff decision.&#10;C) Berkley decision.&#10;D) Practice guideline.

Accepted Answer

The Tarasoff decision is a legal case that established the duty of mental health professionals to breach confidentiality if a patient poses a serious threat of violence to others. This precedent mandates that the therapist must take reasonable steps to warn the intended victim, which may include notifying the police or the potential victim.

Question 7

Rules on how to handle certain predictable professional responsibilities are known as the:&#10;A) Access agreement.&#10;B) Tarasoff decision.&#10;C) Berkley decision.&#10;D) Practice guidelines.

Accepted Answer

Practice guidelines are established protocols intended to guide professionals in their work, especially in how to handle certain predictable professional responsibilities. These guidelines are designed to ensure consistency, quality, and ethical practice within a profession.

Question 8

The rule that psychologists should only be assessing and conducting research with specific populations based on training and education falls under which rule?&#10;A) Boundaries of competence&#10;B) Withholding&#10;C) Informed consent&#10;D) Testimonials

Accepted Answer

The rule that psychologists should only be assessing and conducting research with specific populations based on their training and education falls under the "Boundaries of Competence." This principle ensures that psychologists work within the areas they are qualified for by their education, training, supervised experience, or professional experience, thereby protecting the welfare of their clients and the integrity of the profession.

Question 9

The requirement that you must provide a patient with their records if he asks them (even if he owes you money) falls under which rule?&#10;A) Boundaries of competence&#10;B) Withholding&#10;C) Informed consent&#10;D) Testimonials

Accepted Answer

The requirement to provide a patient with their records, even if they owe money, falls under the rule related to Withholding. This principle ensures that essential services or rights, such as access to one's own medical records, are not denied due to financial disputes or other unrelated issues.

Question 10

Very general lists of prescriptions for professional behavior with a high moral standard are known as:&#10;A) Access agreements&#10;B) Tarasoff decisions&#10;C) Codes of ethics&#10;D) Practice guidelines

Accepted Answer

Codes of ethics are broad sets of guidelines designed to outline acceptable behaviors and decision-making practices for professionals in various fields, emphasizing high moral standards.

Question 11

In regards to guidelines for child custody evaluations in divorce proceedings, the professional performing the evaluation should:&#10;A) Use only one methods of data collection.&#10;B) Give opinions regarding those that have not been evaluated.&#10;C) Get informed consent.&#10;D) Not take into consideration personal or societal biases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In regards to guidelines for child custody...

Question 12

In terms of the four ethical principals of the APA code of ethics, psychologists should not only strive to do no harm, but help others. This falls under which code of ethics?&#10;A) Beneficence&#10;B) Fidelity&#10;C) Integrity&#10;D) Respect

Accepted Answer