Statutes, Regulations and Standards
Minimizing Ethical and Legal Problems
Ethical Transgression
Enforcing Ethical Conduct
Random Psychology Facts
100
How is the "practice of psychology" defined by the Kentucky Revised Statutes (319.010)
Anything that involves the diagnosis, treatment, or assessment of mental or emotional states.
100
What does "get an arms length consultation" mean?
Get consultation from someone who you are not close with, someone not a relative
100
The following would be an example of what type of ethical transgression? Why? .....Two students had the exact same errors on a comprehensive exam
plagiarism- the students were involved in sharing each other’s work
100
Can ethics committees sanction that monetary payments be given to the client that lodged the complaint?
No
100
Name term for the part of a person consisting of unconscious drives.
id
200
Name 3 things that could result in the loss of a psychologist's license.
Immoral acts relating to psychology (criminal or not), Dishonesty in the process of obtaining or renewing licensure, Any unfair, false, misleading, or deceptive act, Incompetence or negligence, Practice with a suspended, revoked, or restricted license, Violation of statutes, Failure to cooperate with the board, Helping unlicensed person practice, Overcharging, Practice beyond the scope of competence, Failure to provide adequate supervision, Etc.
200
There has been a significant increase in litigation against psychologists in recent years, but only __ % have been found in the wrong.
1
200
The following would be an example of what type of ethical transgression?why?.....A student in a practicum discussed a client, without using the clients name just characteristics of the client, in a social setting. Another person present in the social setting was able to identify the client and told the client about the fact that he or she was discussed out of therapy
confidentiality issue- the student failed to maintain personal information about a client to him or herself by sharing information to friends
200
Educative letters are a likely sanction for a level 2 sanction?
No, likely would be a formal reprimand.
200
Term for: "A clients way of relating to the therapist in ways that reproduce or relive important relationships in the clients life"
Transference
300
Name at least one of the requirements outlined by 201 KAR 26:210 (Education Requirements) concerning the acceptability of coursework.
Training in: Ethics, methodology, statistics, and psychometrics - Core areas (Bio, Cog, Social, Ind. dif.) - Diagnosis and Intervention
300
What are two of the five sources of stress for dealing with a board complaint?
Time between notification and resolution, financially draining, finding appropriate support, rumors gone public/shame and self-consciousness, meetings with board
300
The following would be an example of what type of ethical transgression?why?.....A student at a facility permitted a patient to leave the facility on a pass without the permission from a supervising psychiatrist
Procedural Breach with Ethical Implications- the student failed to comply with department policies by making a choice without asking his or her supervisor.
300
Name 4 mitigating factors that would play a role in sanctions?
1- Motivation or intent of the respondent 2- Number of prior complaints against the respondent 3- Years of experience in the field 4- Willingness of respondent to accept responsibility for his/her actions 5- Respondent self-initiated attempts at remediation
300
Name the big 5 personality traits.
Conscientiousness Agreeableness Openness Extraversion Neuroticism
400
Describe education and training requirements as outlined by APA ethical standard #7.
Answer should cover most of the following issues: Design of programs, Description of programs, Accuracy in teaching, Student disclosure of personal information, Mandatory therapy, Assessing performance, Sexual relationships
400
What are three out of six strategies one can use to cope with a board complaint?
Select an attorney, notify malpractice insurance company, review health insurance provider contracts, seek personal support, use professional resources, engage in professional self-reflection
400
The following would be an example of what type of ethical transgression?why?......A student did an intake evaluation on a client of the opposite gender, which included sexual history. Shortly after, the student called the client to say he or she would not be assigned as the client’s therapist, but was available to see the client outside of the office on a date
professional boundary transgression- the student has initiated intimate behavior.
400
What governing organizations are able to rule over a clinician with the title of 'personal counselor' that is practicing in the state of Kentucky?
Only local/state legal authorities.
400
Name Piagets second stage of development (thought to be more symbolic)
Preoperational
500
Describe the requirements for competence as outlined in the Kentucky Administrative Regulations code of conduct (201 KAR 26:145)
Answer should cover most of the following issues: Limit practice to areas of competence, Maintain competence, Obtain appropriate training for new areas, Make referral if in the best interest of the client, Substantial contact before rendering an opinion, Maintenance of records, Continuity of care
500
What is the difference between abandonment and termination?
Termination is ending therapy with a client when therapy is no longer a benefit, it is causing harm, or a client no longer needs it, while abandonment is inappropriately ending sessions with a client with no just cause or unexpectedly without warning or notice.
500
The following would be an example of what type of ethical transgression?why?......A student administered a personality inventory to a foreign- born non- English-speaking client. The student translated every item on the assessment for the client
competency issue- The student gave an assessment without proper testing procedures
500
f a clinician is a member of APA and is charged with a complaint that they know they're guilty of, are they able to resign without receiving an APA ruling?
Yes, although a formal record will state "resigned while under ethics investigation"
500
What is the class number?
826
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