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ETHICS FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS
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11. What are the four general ethical concepts applicable to all psychologists? A) Duty to protect, duty to warn, duty to report, and duty to document B) Do no harm, keep things private, break no laws, and follow your training C) Competence, informed consent, privacy and confidentiality, and avoiding harm or exploitation D) Work within your theoretical background, never have sex with clients, show up on time, and have set appointments 12. In recent years, the American Psychological Association (APA) Ethics Code has focused more on A) issues in the news. B) research showing areas of confusion. C) requests for clarification to the Ethics Committee. D) problem areas that serve as the basis of complaints to licensing boards. 13. The need for ethical codes and standards developed A) following changes after World War II. B) following worldwide changes after World War I. C) in response to laws passed by Congress in the 1950s. D) when the profession first started, following the Civil War.
17. According to the APA Ethics Code, in emergencies, when other mental health services are not available and a psychologist lacks training, A) psychologists must seek supervision. B) psychologists must refer to a qualified person in another area. C) psychologists can provide services despite the lack of training. D) psychologists refrain from providing service in an area they lack training for, and may deny services. 18. Prior to taking a new position, a psychologist should determine A) where they will be working. B) exactly who will be scheduling clients. C) if they are to be regarded as an employee or independent contractor. D) exactly what will be required to determine if he or she will be competent for the position.
19. How many core competencies for clinical practice are in the Cube Model?
A) 3 B) 6
C) 12 D) 24
14. Competence is defined as
20. Which of the following is NOT an aspect of informed consent? A) The client is legally able to consent to services. B) The psychologist has an attorney present at the meeting. C) The client is able to understand and make decisions regarding services. D) The psychologist can provide information regarding services to the client. 21. The APA Ethics Code requires that psychologists providing services to persons legally incapable of giving informed consent take all of the following steps, EXCEPT:
A) doing what you have been certified to do. B) doing what you learned in graduate school. C) being able to document what it is you are doing. D) an ongoing process of evaluation of a specific area.
15. The APA accredits A) internships. B) graduate schools.
C) postdoctoral fellowships. D) All of the above
16. The purpose of clinical guidelines or evidence-based practice is to A) focus on time-limited therapies. B) restrict the practice to reduce novel approaches. C) limit the practice of psychodynamic psychotherapy. D) limit the practice of idiosyncratic approaches that may cause harm.
A) Seek the individuals’ assent B) Delegate care to a supervisor C) Provide an appropriate explanation D) Consider each such persons’ preferences and best interests
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