Scope of Practice
What section of the APA Ethics Code defines the limits of a psychologist’s professional practice?
What is 2.01 – Boundaries of Competence?
This part of the code requires psychologists to understand how their own backgrounds influence their work.
What is 2.01(b)?
What section of the Code requires psychologists to stay current in their knowledge and skills?
What is 2.03 – Maintaining Competence?
What section governs the delegation of work to trainees or others?
What is 2.05 – Delegation of Work to Others?
A psychologist provides therapy via video but hasn't reviewed telehealth guidelines. Ethical issue?
What is inadequate preparation/training – 2.01 & 2.03?
True or False: A licensed psychologist can legally treat any psychological issue, regardless of their training.
False
A psychologist dismisses a client’s spiritual beliefs during treatment. What might this show a lack of?
What is cultural competence or respect for client diversity?
List two ways psychologists can maintain their competence.
What are continuing education and consultation or supervision?
True or False: Supervisors are ethically responsible for the actions of their supervisees.
True
A client needs neuropsychological testing, but the psychologist has no experience in this area. What should they do?
What is refer to a qualified provider?
A psychologist trained in CBT begins using EMDR without formal training. What ethical standard is violated?
What is 2.01(a)?
A psychologist uses only Western assessment tools for clients from different cultural backgrounds. Which standard is at risk?
What is 2.01(b)?
A psychologist continues using outdated assessment tools. What ethical principle may be violated?
What is 2.03 – Maintaining Competence?
A psychologist assigns trauma cases to a practicum student with no experience. What’s the ethical issue?
What is inappropriate delegation of work (2.05)?
A psychologist continues therapy with a client whose needs clearly exceed their scope. Which code is violated?
What is 2.01 – Boundaries of Competence?
Name two factors that define competence in practice under the APA Code.
What are education and training (also acceptable: supervised experience, consultation, study)?
Name one step psychologists can take to increase cultural competence.
What is seek consultation, attend training, or pursue continuing education?
True or False: Reading one article per year is sufficient to maintain competence.
False
What must a psychologist do before delegating work to others?
What is ensure the person is competent and the client is not harmed?
A clinician refuses to accept clients from a specific background, citing “personal discomfort.” Is this ethical?
What is No – may reflect bias and lack of cultural competence (2.01b)?
You’re asked to provide court testimony on a forensic issue you've never studied. What should you do?
What is decline or refer the case (unless you obtain proper consultation or training)?
True or False: Cultural competence is only required when working with ethnic or racial minorities.
False (applies to all dimensions of identity)
A psychologist learns a new therapeutic modality through self-study. What should they do before using it with clients?
What is seek training, supervision, or consultation to ensure competence?
A supervisor fails to notice a trainee committing repeated documentation errors. What principle is being neglected?
What is monitoring delegated work (2.05)?
A psychologist treats a family but has only individual training. Ethical or not? Why?
What is Unethical unless competent in family systems therapy (2.01a)?