Question 1

Many state licensing boards have ______ regulations, which are consistent with the APA code of ethic's mandate that psychologists develop and maintain their competence.

Accepted Answer

A)   cultural competence
B)   seminar attendance
C)   continuing education
D)   burnoutE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Explain the major differences between the APA code of ethics' general principles and ethical standards.

Accepted Answer

The general principles are aspirational....

Question 3

Cultural incompetence ______.

Accepted Answer

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 ethicsE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A client at a university counseling center told his therapist of his intention to kill his girlfriend (Tatiana Tarasoff). The therapist informed campus police but not the potential victim. Later, the client killed the girlfriend, and her family sued. The result of the lawsuit was that the therapist was found liable for failure to warn the victim of the danger. The primary implication is that therapists now have a "duty to warn" potential victims when they are credibly informed by clients of an intent to harm.

Question 5

According to the APA ethical code, which of these scenarios is unlikely to be considered a multiple relationship?

Accepted Answer

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)   A psychologist realizes that his secretary's second cousin works at the bakery he often frequentsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

A)   beneficence and nonmaleficence
B)   integrity
C)   Respect for People's Rights and Dignity
D)   fair billing and reportingE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is TRUE regarding ethical decision-making by clinical psychologists?

Accepted Answer

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 questionsE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Burnout ______.

Accepted Answer

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 supportE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The most recent edition of the APA ethics code was published in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   1962
B)   1976
C)   1990
D)   2002E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Informed consent regarding ______ is best understood as a one-time event, but informed consent regarding ______ is best understood as an ongoing process.

Accepted Answer

A)   assessment; research
B)   behavioral psychotherapy; psychodynamic psychotherapy
C)   research; psychotherapy
D)   psychotherapy; research and assessmentE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

The APA ethical principle of "beneficence and nonmaleficence" essentially requires the psychologist to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   do good and do no harm
B)   avoid multiple relationships
C)   obtain informed consent
D)   none of theseE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

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.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Since the first edition of the APA ethics code, ______ revised editions of the ethical code have been published.

Accepted Answer

A)   zeroth
B)   second
C)   ninth
D)   20E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

The first APA code of ethics was published in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   1896
B)   1953
C)   1990
D)   2002E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

For contemporary psychotherapists, the most relevant implication of the finding in the Tarasoff case is the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   duty to warn
B)   obligation to protect client confidentiality without exception
C)   importance of continuing education for licensed psychologists
D)   importance of maintaining test security by not allowing tests to be taken outside of the professional office settingE) A) and B)
F) B) and D) A

Question 17

The first step in Fisher's (2017)  model for ethical decision-making is to ______.

Accepted Answer

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 actionE) All of the above
F) A) and D) C

Question 18

According to recommended models of ethical decision-making , it is important to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   make ethical decisions as quickly as possible
B)   consult any law or professional guidelines relevant to the situation at hand
C)   avoid consulting with colleagues
D)   refrain from altering or revising an ethical plan once one is establishedE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT among the ethical principles listed in the most recent edition of the APA ethical code?

Accepted Answer

A)   beneficence and nonmaleficence
B)   integrity
C)   Respect for People's Rights and Dignity
D)   fair billing and reportingE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

According to the most recent edition of the APA ethical code, it is necessary to obtain ______ before proceeding with research, psychotherapy, or assessment.

Accepted Answer

A)   consent
B)   assent
C)   informed assent
D)   informed consentE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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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?

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