Question 1

When helping a client, a psychologist should be ____ and ____, which is difficult to do when emotional feelings are involved.

Accepted Answer

An unbiased and objective approach is crucial for psychologists to provide effective help to clients, even when emotional feelings are involved.

Question 2

Clinical assessment standards should include

Accepted Answer

Clinical assessment standards should include client privacy, testing competency, result limitations, and the psychologist's role to ensure ethical and effective practice.

Question 3

The ethics code stipulates that psychologists must wait at least ____ after the end of therapy before commencing sexual intimacy with a former client.

Accepted Answer

The ethics code of the American Psychological Association requires psychologists to wait at least 2 years after the end of therapy before engaging in sexual intimacy with a former client to prevent exploitation and maintain professional boundaries.

Question 4

Psychologists are required to avoid any type of relationship with a client beyond the therapist-client arrangement. In other words, psychologists are required to avoid

Accepted Answer

Psychologists are required to avoid dual relationships, which occur when a psychologist has another significant relationship with a client outside of the therapeutic context, as it can impair professional judgment and objectivity.

Question 5

Most ethicists agree that touching a client includes ____ that may be misunderstood.

Accepted Answer

Touching a client in any form, including hugs, touches of the hand, or two-handed handshakes, can be misunderstood and may cross professional boundaries, which is why most ethicists advise caution.

Question 6

Lionel is a therapist who is working with a client with major depressive disorder. The client has not responded well to to medication or therapy and remains in a suicidal state. Lionel is recommending shock treatments, and has spent the last hour discussing what this treatment would entail, the risks of it, the potential benefits associated with it, and answering his client's questions about the treatment. This discussion is part of the ____ process.

Accepted Answer

The discussion Lionel is having with his client about the treatment, including its risks and benefits, is part of the informed consent process.

Question 7

In mental health, confidentiality is not considered to be

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality in mental health is not considered to be absolute because there are certain situations, such as risk of harm to self or others, where confidentiality may be legally breached.

Question 8

The ethics code and legal statutes make clear that intimacy with ____ clients is unacceptable.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Brandi loves to give advice, and recently a local radio station gave her a two-hour show for people to call in and ask for psychological advice. Brandi is actually not trained in psychology, but people love the folksy wisdom she doles out on the show. What sorts of public statements does Brandi need to make as she gives out advice in this public forum?

Accepted Answer

Brandi needs to remind her listeners that she does not have a degree in psychology to ensure transparency and avoid misleading her audience about her qualifications.

Question 10

Unless a study is justified from a scientific perspective, and participants know about aspects of the study that might influence their decision to participate, psychologists are expected to ____ deceptive research

Accepted Answer

Psychologists are expected to refrain from using deception in research unless it is scientifically justified and participants are informed about aspects that might influence their decision to participate.

Question 11

Psychologists are expected to end treatment when the client is clearly

Accepted Answer

Psychologists are ethically required to terminate treatment when it is clear that the client is not benefiting or is being harmed by the treatment, as continuing would not be in the client's best interest.

Question 12

The process of educating potential clients about therapy, especially variables that might influence their decision to seek therapy, is critical to

Accepted Answer

Educating clients about therapy and factors influencing their decision is part of informed consent, ensuring they understand what therapy involves before agreeing to participate.

Question 13

Psychologists should not end therapy abruptly but rather prepare clients for termination by

Accepted Answer

Discussing the issue in previous sessions helps clients process the end of therapy and ensures a smoother transition.

Question 14

Mark shares a private practice with Ian. They are both clinical psychologists. Mark notices that Ian has been scheduling one particularly attractive female client at the end of the day pretty consistently. One night Mark is working late and sees Ian and this woman holding hands on the way to the parking lot. The first thing Mark should do after observing this ethical violation is

Accepted Answer

Mark should first discuss the ethical issues directly with Ian to address the situation and encourage him to correct his behavior.

Question 15

Psychologists are ethically and legally allowed to ____ when needed to protect the life of themselves or others.

Accepted Answer

Psychologists can break confidentiality if there is a risk to the life of the client or others, as protecting life takes precedence over confidentiality.

Question 16

Psychologists should not act as psychologist and friend, lover, significant other, or business partner, meaning they should avoid

Accepted Answer

Dual relationships occur when a psychologist has another significant relationship with a client outside of the professional one, which can lead to conflicts of interest and ethical issues.

Question 17

Some of the most important ethical guidelines involve ____ and ____.

Accepted Answer

Informed consent and confidentiality are key ethical guidelines in research and practice, ensuring participants are aware of the study and their data is protected.

Question 18

A client should always be viewed ____, and their disorder ____.

Accepted Answer

Clients should be viewed as individuals first, recognizing their humanity and unique experiences, while their disorder should be considered second to ensure compassionate and holistic care.

Question 19

Ethics play an important role in therapy when two or more clients are involved. In these situations,

Accepted Answer

In therapy involving multiple clients, it is crucial for all parties to agree on what information can be shared and what remains confidential to maintain trust and adhere to ethical standards.

Question 20

The concept of ____ means that discussions between a therapist and client should not be divulged to others unless consent has been given.

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality refers to the ethical principle that discussions between a therapist and client should not be divulged to others unless consent has been given.

Quiz 15: Consumer Guide to Abnormal Psychology

When helping a client, a psychologist should be and , which is difficult to do when emotional feelings are involved.