Question 1

The process of _____ includes informing patients as early as is feasible in the therapeutic relationship about the nature and anticipated course of therapy,fees,involvement of third parties,and limits of confidentiality.

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Question 2

Which General Principle states that psychologists should respect the dignity and worth of all people?

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Question 3

Burnout

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Burnout can significantly impair a clinical psychologist's competence, making it difficult for them to provide effective treatment to their clients. This can occur regardless of their level of commitment to clients or salary.

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 All of the options given are incorrect. Burnout can significantly impair a clinical psychologist's competence, and it is not limited to a small percentage of psychologists. Burnout is also not less likely to occur when a psychologist is overcommitted or earns a low salary.

Question 4

Briefly explain how the informed consent process for psychotherapy differs from the informed consent processes for research or assessment.

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Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the APA's ethical principles?

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The APA's ethical principles are Integrity, Justice, Respect for People's Rights and Dignity, and Beneficence and Nonmaleficence. "Community" is not one of the listed ethical principles.

Question 6

Which General Principle instructs psychologists to recognize that fairness and justice entitle all persons to access to and benefit from the contributions of psychology?

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Question 7

Name the General Principle that instructs psychologists to strive to benefit those with whom they work,and to do no harm to those with whom they work.

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Question 8

The APA ethical principle of "Beneficence and Nonmaleficence" essentially requires the psychologist to

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The principle of Beneficence and Nonmaleficence requires psychologists to strive to do good for their clients while avoiding harm. This involves actively seeking ways to improve the lives of their clients while avoiding actions or interventions that could potentially cause harm.

Question 9

If a clinical psychologist were to know someone professionally as a patient and in another way,such as hiring the individual to perform maintenance on the psychologist's home,the psychologist would be engaging in a(n)_____.

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Question 10

Cultural incompetence

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Cultural incompetence can lead to detrimental consequences for clients, such as miscommunication, misdiagnosis, and inadequate treatment. It is important for professionals to be aware of and competent in the cultural backgrounds and values of their clients to provide appropriate care.

Question 11

What is the name of the person whose murder resulted in the establishment of the duty to warn for psychologists?

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Question 12

A psychologist may be bound by a duty to warn when

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A psychologist may be bound by a duty to warn in situations where a patient poses a serious threat to the life of an identified person or to their own life. Additionally, if a patient reveals that they have a communicable disease and are engaging in behaviors that could put others at risk (such as having unprotected sex without informing partners of their HIV status), the psychologist may also have a duty to warn those potentially affected individuals.

Question 13

Boundary crossings

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Boundary crossings may initially seem minor and harmless, but they can set a precedent for more serious boundary violations. It is important for mental health practitioners to maintain professional boundaries to ensure the well-being and safety of their clients.

Question 14

Briefly summarize the facts of the Tarasoff case and its primary implication for clinical psychologists.

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Question 15

Name the General Principle that includes establishing a relationship of trust and being aware of professional and scientific responsibilities to society and the specific communities in which a psychologist works.

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Question 16

Which General Principle encourages psychologists to promote accuracy,honesty,and truthfulness in the science,teaching,and practice of psychology?

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Question 17

The first step in Fisher's (2012)eight-step model for ethical decision making is

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Question 18

Nonsexual multiple relationships between clinical psychologist and client

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Nonsexual multiple relationships between clinical psychologist and client can be ethical if the relationship does not impair the psychologist's competence or risk exploiting the client. However, the relationship can be considered unethical if it is expected to impair the psychologist's competence or risk exploiting the client, regardless of whether harm is experienced or not. The ethical principle of "do no harm" applies, but it is not the only factor to consider.

Question 19

Briefly describe the challenges related to confidentiality when the psychotherapy client is a child or adolescent,as well as suggestions for resolving these challenges.

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Question 20

Compared to clinical psychologists who work and live in large communities,clinical psychologists who work and live in small communities are likely to find the ethical issue of _____ especially challenging.

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In small communities, it is more likely that the psychologist will have multiple relationships with clients, such as being a neighbor, friend or member of the same organization. This can create difficult ethical situations, such as conflicts of interest and the potential for boundary violations. Maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent and test security are important ethical considerations in all communities, but multiple relationships are likely to be more challenging in a small community context.

Quiz 5: Ethical Issues in Clinical Psychology