clinical psych ch 5 possible quiz questions

Since the first edition of the APA ethics code, _______ revised editions of the ethical code have been published A) 0 B) 2 C) 9 D) 20

C) 9

The first APA code of ethics was published in ______. A. 1896 B. 1953 C. 1990 D. 2002

B. 1953

Which of the following statements is NOT true of multiple relationships? Not every multiple relationship is, by definition, unethical. Multiple relationships are, in general, ethically treacherous territory. The nonprofessional involvement between a client and clinical psychologist must be sexual to qualify as a multiple relationship. It is possible to engage in a multiple relationship that is neither impairing to the psychologist nor exploitive or harmful to the client.

The nonprofessional involvement between a client and clinical psychologist must be sexual to qualify as a multiple relationship.

A psychologist may be bound by a duty to warn when A) a patient seriously threatens the life of another identified person. B) a patient seriously threatens his or her own life. C) a patient reveals that she is HIV positive and is having unprotected sex without informing her sexual partners of her HIV status. D) all of the above

D) all of the above

Which of the following are among the Ethical Principles listed in the most recent edition of the APA ethical code? A) Beneficence and Nonmaleficence B) Integrity C) Respect for People's Rights and Dignity D) all of the above

D) all of the above

Tatiana Tarasoff is a leading researcher on multiple relationships. True False

FALSE

Based on Fisher's (2017) model, what is the first step in ethical decision-making? Consult any law or professional guidelines relevant to the situation at hand. Consult with colleagues. Become familiar with the APA ethical code. Make a commitment to doing what is ethically appropriate.

Make a commitment to doing what is ethically appropriate.

A clinical psychologist who is sufficiently capable, skilled, experienced, and expert to adequately complete the professional tasks he undertakes is fulfilling the ethical standard of _____. A. resolving ethical issues B. competence C. multiple relationships D. justice

The nonprofessional involvement between a client and clinical psychologist must be sexual to qualify as a multiple relationship.

What legal precedent was established by the Tarasoff case? duty to warn right to informed consent duty to maintain confidentiality right to refuse treatment

duty to warn

Although multiple relationships may be somewhat inevitable in small town settings, a psychologist can clarify boundaries and prevent misunderstandings by ______. educating clients about the complications multiple relationships can cause as well as the psychologist's ethical obligations simply ignoring the issue modeling an example of inappropriate behavior for his or her clients by dating a willing client actively engaging in multiple relationships with all clients

educating clients about the complications multiple relationships can cause as well as the psychologist's ethical obligations

The current APA ethical code (2002) is divided into two distinct sections: ______, aspirational goals describing an ideal level of ethical functioning; and ______, enforceable rules of conduct ethical standards; general principles general principles; ethical standards ideal standards ; statutes of action statutes of action; ideal standards

general principles; ethical standards

A clinical psychologist is considered competent when he ______. possesses a doctoral degree is sufficiently capable, skilled, experienced, and expert to adequately complete the professional tasks he undertakes successfully represses the otherwise debilitating emotions associated with professional burnout assumes a "one-size-fits-all" approach to his professional work with culturally diverse populations

is sufficiently capable, skilled, experienced, and expert to adequately complete the professional tasks he undertakes

The _____ section of the current ethical code includes enforceable rules of conduct, as opposed to aspirational ideals regarding the behavior of clinical psychologists. A) Ethical Standards B) General Principles C) Research Standards D) Assessment Code

A) Ethical Standards

The current edition of the APA ethical code includes two distinct sections: _____ and _____. A) General Principles; Ethical Standards B) Research Standards; Practice Standards C) Assessment Code; Treatment Code D) none of the above

A) General Principles; Ethical Standards

According to the standards related to informed consent in the most recent edition of the APA ethical code, when should psychologists inform clients about psychotherapy? A. "as early as is feasible in the therapeutic relationship" B. "no later than the third meeting between psychologist and client" C. "prior to the first meeting between psychologist and client" D. "only at the request of the client"

A. "as early as is feasible in the therapeutic relationship"

The APA ethics code was most recently modified in 2012 to include A) directives on selecting appropriate treatments for victims of cyber-bullying. B) a stance against the use of ethical standards to justify or defend the violation of human rights. C) standards of informed consent when prescribing virtual reality therapy for patients. D) updated insurance billing codes.

B) a stance against the use of ethical standards to justify or defend the violation of human rights.

A clinical psychologist who is sufficiently capable, skilled, experienced, and expert to adequately complete the professional tasks they undertake is fulfilling the ethical standard of ______. A. resolving ethical issues B. competence C. multiple relationships D. justice

B. competence

The most recent edition of the APA ethics code was published in _____. A) 1962 B) 1976 C) 1990 D) 2002

D) 2002

In multiple relationships, boundary crossings are more severe than boundary violations. True False

False

Informed consent for therapy is a one-time process that occurs at the beginning of treatment. True False

False

The Ethical Standards of the APA ethical code are aspirational in nature and are not enforceable. True False

False

The General Principle of Fidelity and Responsibility encourages psychologists to promote accuracy, honesty, and truthfulness in the science, teaching, and practice of psychology. True False

False

tatiana Tarasoff A. is the chair of the committee that created the most recent edition of the APA code of ethics. B. was the author of the tripartite model of personal identity. C. is a leading researcher in the field of informed consent for psychotherapy. D. was a college student whose murder resulted in the creation of the duty to warn.

D. was a college student whose murder resulted in the creation of the duty to warn.

Which of the following scenarios does NOT illustrate a multiple relationship? Dr. Hughes, a clinical psychologist, provides psychotherapy to Susan, her massage therapist. Dr. Williams, a counseling psychologist, provides treatment for 15-year-old Brett. Brett's 12-year-old brother, David, also begins treatment with Dr. Williams, although for issues unrelated to those discussed during Brett's sessions. Dr. Harper, a neuropsychologist, agrees to conduct a psychological assessment for Rev. Allen, the pastor of the church Dr. Harper attends. Dr. James, a clinical psychologist, sees one of his patients in the grocery store and returns her wave hello before continuing with his shopping.

Dr. James, a clinical psychologist, sees one of his patients in the grocery store and returns her wave hello before continuing with his shopping.

Cultural incompetence ______. A. is not viewed as negatively by nonprofessionals as ethical violations such as multiple relationships B. is permissible in research settings, but not in therapy settings C. may lead to detrimental consequences for clients D. is not addressed by the APA code of ethics

C. may lead to detrimental consequences for clients

Which of the following is TRUE regarding ethical decision making by clinical psychologists? A. Consulting with colleagues about ethically challenging situations is recommended, as long as client confidentiality is protected. B. Consulting with colleagues about ethically challenging situations is recommended, and because the information is being shared with other qualified professionals, the client's confidentiality need not be protected. C. Consulting with colleagues about ethically challenging situations is generally discouraged. D. Consulting with colleagues about ethically challenging situations is recommended, provided such colleagues are licensed in the same state as the psychologist with questions.

A. Consulting with colleagues about ethically challenging situations is recommended, as long as client confidentiality is protected.

The idea that clinical psychologists strive to benefit the patients with whom they work, while at the same time ensuring they do not harm their patients, is best captured by which ethical principle? A. beneficence and nonmaleficence B. integrity C. Respect for People's Rights and Dignity D. fair billing and reporting

A. beneficence and nonmaleficence

Burnout A. can significantly impair the competence of a clinical psychologist. B. occurs at high levels in less than 1% of psychologists, according to survey data. C. is less likely to occur when a clinical psychologist is overcommitted to clients or earns a low salary. D. is surprisingly more common among therapists who believe they have sufficient social support.

A. can significantly impair the competence of a clinical psychologist.

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. A. multiple relationships B. maintaining confidentiality C. informed consent D. test security

A. multiple relationships

Two amendments were added to the APA code of ethics in 2010. These amendments emphasize that A. psychologists cannot use ethical standards from the code to justify or defend the violation of human rights. B. psychologists must provide both digital and paper copies of informed consent documents to cybertherapy patients. C. the APA code of ethics is to be followed even when it conflicts with local, state, or federal law. D. clinical psychologists must obtain a post-doctoral degree in psychopharmacology in order to receive prescription privileges.

A. psychologists cannot use ethical standards from the code to justify or defend the violation of human rights.

Boundary crossings A) are more severe than boundary violations. B) often seem minor and harmless, but set a precedent for more serious boundary violations. C) are never unethical if initiated by the client. D) all of the above

B) often seem minor and harmless, but set a precedent for more serious boundary violations.

According to recommended models of ethical decision making (e.g., Fisher, 2012), it is important A) to make ethical decisions as quickly as possible. B) to consult any law or professional guidelines relevant to the situation at hand. C) not to seek the opinions of colleagues. D) none of the above

B) to consult any law or professional guidelines relevant to the situation at hand.

Dr. Martin, a clinical neuropsychologist, works diligently to be accurate, honest, and truthful as he provides services to his patients. Which Ethical Principle is Dr. Martin upholding? A. Beneficence and Nonmaleficence B. Integrity C. Respect for People's Rights and Dignity D. Fair Billing and Reporting

B. Integrity

Informed consent regarding ______ is best understood as a one-time event, but informed consent regarding ______ is best understood as an ongoing process. A. assessment; research B. behavioral psychotherapy; psychodynamic psychotherapy C. research; psychotherapy D. psychotherapy; research and assessment

C. research; psychotherapy

According to the current edition of the APA ethical code, psychologists do not engage in sexual intimacies with current therapy clients ______. A. unless the client has attended therapy for less than five sessions, in which case the client can be transferred to another therapist B. under any circumstances C. unless both the therapist and client live in a very small community where there are few other psychologists or potential sexual partners available D. unless the sexual intimacies are initiated by the client rather than the psychologist

B. under any circumstances

Dr. Goldfarb is contacted by Shannon, an adult seeking personality testing for herself. Dr. Goldfarb has extensive experience with child personality assessment, but it has been some years since he administered an adult personality instrument. Which of the following responses could Dr. Goldfarb give to Shannon and remain in compliance with the APA code of ethics? A. "I'm quite experienced with personality assessment, so I'd be happy to schedule an appointment with you, Shannon." B. "I usually conduct personality assessments with children, but I have a colleague who will loan me his adult assessment materials, so we can schedule an appointment." C. "I generally only perform personality assessments with children. I can refer you to a colleague who has a good deal of experience with adult personality assessment." D. "It has been several years since I've conducted an assessment of adult personality. As such, I'm happy to offer a discounted price to conduct your assessment."

C. "I generally only perform personality assessments with children. I can refer you to a colleague who has a good deal of experience with adult personality assessment."

. Which of the following is not one of the APA's ethical principles? A. Integrity B. Justice C. Community D. Respect for People's Rights and Dignity

C. Community

Dr. Roland feels pressure to select a time-limited treatment to address Celia's social anxiety disorder because Celia is using her Topcare Insurance benefits to pay for treatment. This scenario best illustrates which contemporary ethical issue for clinical psychologists? A. Technology and ethics B. Ethics in small communities C. Managed care and ethics D. Ethics and geographic location

C. Managed care and ethics

Based on the APA code of ethics, informed consent for psychotherapy should occur ______. A. once, at the onset of treatment B. twice, before the diagnostic interview and once a treatment plan is created C. as needed throughout the therapy process D. only if requested by the client

C. as needed throughout the therapy process

Many state licensing boards have ______ regulations, which are consistent with the APA code of ethic's mandate that psychologists develop and maintain their competence. A. cultural competence B. seminar attendance C. continuing education

C. continuing education

The first step in Fisher's (2017) model for ethical decision-making is to ______. A. consult an attorney B. generate and evaluate alternatives C. make a commitment to do with is ethically appropriate D. evaluate the effectiveness of courses of action

C. make a commitment to do with is ethically appropriate

Nonsexual multiple relationships between a clinical psychologist and a client are ______. A. always unethical B. never unethical if initiated by the client C. unethical if they can be expected to impair the psychologist's competence or risk exploiting the client D. unethical only if the client actually experiences harm or exploitation ("no harm, no foul")

C. unethical if they can be expected to impair the psychologist's competence or risk exploiting the client

The _____ section of the current ethical code includes aspirational ideals regarding the behavior of clinical psychologists, as opposed to enforceable rules of conduct. A) Ethical Standards B) Treatment Standards C) Research Standards D) General Principles

D) General Principles

According to the APA ethical code, which of these scenarios exemplifies a multiple relationship? A) A psychologist sees an adult client in psychotherapy and also engages in sexual intimacies with that client .B) A psychologist conducts an assessment with a client and also engages in a nonsexual friendship with that client. C) A psychologist sees a child client in psychotherapy and also enters into a business partnership with that client's parent. D) all of the above

D) all of the above

Which of the following is NOT among the Ethical Principles listed in the most recent edition of the APA ethical code? A. Beneficence and Nonmaleficence B. Integrity C. Respect for People's Rights and Dignity D. Fair Billing and Reporting

D. Fair Billing and Reporting

The landmark court case that established the duty to warn for psychologists was ______. A. Brown v. The Board of Education B. Hughes v. The APA Board of Ethics C. Poddar v. The State of New Mexico D. Tarasoff v. The Regents of the University of California

D. Tarasoff v. The Regents of the University of California

Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. An ethical clinical psychologist should never break a child client's confidentiality to report child abuse B. Less than half of the states in the United States have laws requiring mental health professionals to break confidentiality to report known or suspected child abuse C. A psychologist must abide by a child client's request to withhold information about treatment from parents D. Therapists working with child clients often attempt to negotiate an arrangement in which parents will not be informed of what the child discloses except under specified conditions

D. Therapists working with child clients often attempt to negotiate an arrangement in which parents will not be informed of what the child discloses except under specified conditions

For the profession of clinical psychology, confidentiality ______. A. is absolute B. should be negotiated with a client at the onset of treatment C. does not apply to legal minors D. can ethically be broken in specific situations

D. can ethically be broken in specific situations

According to the most recent edition of the APA ethical code, it is necessary to obtain _____ before proceeding with research, psychotherapy, or assessment. A. consent B. assent C. informed assent D. informed consent

D. informed consent

A psychologist must obtain informed consent from all of the following EXCEPT ______. individuals participating in a research study clients receiving psychological assessment services clients receiving psychotherapy administrative staff that work at the practice

administrative staff that work at the practice

The practice of assigning a more severe DSM diagnosis than warranted to a client paying for services through managed care is ______. quietly accepted throughout the field of clinical psychology a necessity resulting from managed care's restrictions on the number of treatment sessions covered per diagnosis explained in great detail in Appendix L of the DSM both an ethical violation and an illegal act

both an ethical violation and an illegal act

Ethical clinical assessment practices may include ______. selection of tests that are appropriate for the purpose of the assessment and the population being tested inclusion of tests that have become obsolete or have been replaced by revised editions selection of tests personally favored by the assessing psychologist inclusion of tests for which the costs of administration are lowest

selection of tests that are appropriate for the purpose of the assessment and the population being tested