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Download EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) is best described as: A a measure of basic knowledge of psychology. B a predictor of job proficiency. C an aptitude test. D a way to protect the public from incompetent psychologists. - A a measure of basic knowledge of psychology. A woman calls you asking for information about her son who is a current client of yours. You have been seeing the son in individual therapy since he was 17. He is now 18-1/2 and has just started college. This mother is paying for her son's therapy. You should: A provide the woman with the information she has requested about her son. EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 B provide the woman only with information that is relevant to the purpose of her request. C provide the woman only with that part of the record that pertains to her son before he turned 18. D provide the woman with information only with the permission of her son. - D provide the woman with information only with the permission of her son. d. CORRECT Since the son has reached the age of majority, his mother's right to access to his records has ceased, and his permission is required to provide her with any information from his records. Of the cases processed by the APA's Ethics Committee as the result of revocation of a psychologist's license by a state licensing board, the most common complaint processed by the committee is which of the following? A loss of licensure in another jurisdiction B EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 report the colleague to the local Ethics Committee only if the ethical violation is a serious one. C attempt to handle the situation informally by discussing the violation with the colleague and file a report only if he is uncooperative. D either handle the situation informally or file a report, depending on which course of action you believe is most appropriate. - d. CORRECT Psychologists can either attempt to resolve an ethical infraction informally or file a complaint with the Ethics Committee, depending on which course of action they deem most appropriate. (Of course, it is always necessary to consider client confidentiality first before taking any action, but none of the responses given address this issue.) The provisions of the Ethics Code allow psychologists to use their own discretion about the best course of action in cases where another psychologist is suspected of acting unethically. When a psychologist's work with clients will be supervised: A the client must be told about this arrangement. EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 B the client must be told about this arrangement and be given the supervisor's name. C the client must be told about this arrangement only if his/her identity cannot be disguised in discussions with the supervisor. D the client must be told about this arrangement and, when the supervisor has legal responsibility for the case, must also be given the supervisor's name. - d. CORRECT The requirements for consultation and supervision are different and, even in a supervisory relationship, the information that must be given to the client varies, depending on the exact nature of the supervision. A client must always be told when a psychologist is being supervised but need be told the supervisor's name when the supervisor is legally responsible for the case. An ongoing debate in the literature centers on a therapist's responsibility when working with a client who is HIV-positive and is engaging in risky sexual behavior. A central issue in this debate is: A social responsibility. EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 B client abandonment. C foreseeability of harm. D vicarious liability. - c. CORRECT In discussing this topic, S. Knapp and L. VandeCreek, for example, note that three issues are involved in the duty to protect: a fiduciary relationship, an identifiable victim, and the foreseeability of harm. They note that the "issue of foreseeability creates the greatest problems with the duty to protect with HIV-positive patients because the research has not identified all the risk factors involved in HIV transmission" You receive a phone call from Hermann H., age 28, who says he is "totally miserable" because of the recent breakup with his girlfriend and that he would like to begin therapy with you. During the first session with Hermann, you find out that his political views are completely repugnant to you, and you feel that you would not enjoy working with him. As an ethical psychologist, you should: A consult with another psychologist during the course of treatment to make sure your feelings don't interfere with your objectivity. EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 B perform the custody evaluation only if you obtain consent from both parents to do so. C perform the custody evaluation after clarifying your roles and responsibilities with all parties. D not perform the custody evaluation. - d. CORRECT This answer is most consistent with Paragraph II.7 of APA's Guidelines, which states "psychologists strive to avoid conflicts of interest and multiple relationships in conducting evaluations." It is also consistent with the ethical requirements regarding multiple relationships provided in Standard 3.05 of the APA's Code of Ethics and the Values Statement of Paragraph III of the Canadian Code of Ethics. Which of the following is a correct use of HIV- or AIDS-related language? A AIDS virus B AIDS-infected person C EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 HIV virus D person with HIV - d. CORRECT This phrase is consistent with the Joint United Nation's Style Sheet as well as with the APA's Publication Manual guidelines for the use of nonbiased language. Several organizations have published guidelines for referring to HIV and AIDS. The following information is from the Style Sheet for HIV published by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. An expert witness is recognized by the court to be qualified to offer opinions on a specific issue. To qualify as an expert witness, a psychologist must: A have a valid professional license. B have a relevant doctoral degree from an accredited school. C have appropriate education, training, and experience. D be certified as a forensic psychologist by the ABPP. - c. CORRECT Requirements for expert testimony are provided in state and federal law. For example, Federal Rule EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 of Evidence 702 states: "A witness who is qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education may testify in the form of an opinion or otherwise if: (a) the expert's scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will help the trier of fact to understand the evidence or to determine a fact in issue; (b) the testimony is based on sufficient facts or data; (c) the testimony is the product of reliable principles and methods; and (d) the expert has reliably applied the principles and methods to the facts of the case." The owner of a small electronics firm hires you to administer standardized cognitive ability tests to job applicants and asks you to teach her how to administer and score the tests herself. You should: A agree to do so only if you are able to provide the owner with adequate training. B agree to do so only if you will be able to supervise the owner. C agree to do so only if the owner signs a confidentiality agreement. D EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 Which of the following is generally considered the best defense for a psychologist in cases of litigation? A licensure B adequate records C informed consent D liability insurance - b. CORRECT S. Knapp, for instance, notes that "An axiom of risk management is that if it is not documented, it did not occur" A psychologist is hired by a defense attorney to evaluate a defendant to determine the appropriateness of the insanity defense. During the first meeting with the defendant, the psychologist explains the purpose of the evaluation. The defendant says he doesn't want to cooperate with the evaluation because of the limits on confidentiality. The psychologist should: A obtain a court order before evaluating the defendant. EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 B obtain as much information from the defendant as possible and explain to the court why the evaluation is not complete. C explain to the defendant that privilege is waived in this situation and that the evaluation is in his best interests. D postpone the evaluation and notify the defense attorney of the defendant's concerns. - d. CORRECT This response is most consistent with "common sense" and with the provisions of Paragraph 6.03.01 of the Specialty Guidelines. The primary goal of the APA Ethics Code is best described as: a. preventing conflicts of interest from occurring b. ensuring the continued prosperity of the field of psychology. c. advancing the welfare of society as a whole. d. safeguarding the welfare of the clients - D. safeguarding the welfare of the clients Pro bono word is _________ by the Ethics Code: a. required. EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 b. encouraged c. discouraged d. prohibited - b. encouraged (under the Fidelity and Responsibility section) When a course of action is not explicitly addressed by the Ethic Codes, a psychologist should assume that action: a. is ethical b. is unethical c. is ethical as long as it is not prohibited by any law of regulation. d. may be ethical or unethical - D. may be ethical or unethical The Ethics Code's Introduction and Applicability section states that the APA may take action against one of it's members: A. only when it has received a complaint from a client or colleague of that member. B. Only when it has received a complaint and the offense is clearly related to the member's professional role. C. Without a complaint from a client of that member if the member has been convicted of a felony. EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 There are no prohibitions against making recommendations in custody situations. However, a psychologist must always be very careful about recommendations that may have an important impact on the lives of others. Dr. R. B. Traight obtains the permission from a child's mother and father before beginning an evaluation that will be used by the court to help determine custody rights. Before the evaluation is completed, however, the mother withdraws her consent. Dr. Traight should: A make a custody recommendation on the basis of the information he has already obtained. B continue the evaluation since the father has not withdrawn his consent. C continue the evaluation since both parents gave their consent prior to beginning the evaluation. D contact the court to determine the appropriate course of action. - d. CORRECT Given the limited information provided in this question, this is the best response of those given. Whenever one parent does not give consent (or withdraws his/her EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 consent) for an evaluation in a custody case, the psychologist should seek guidance from the court on how to proceed. DON'T evaluate with both parents consent! Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California (1976) established: A a psychotherapist's duty to waive confidentiality when a client poses a danger to him/herself. B a psychotherapist's duty to protect an intended victim from a therapy client's violent actions. C the right of students or the parents of students to inspect and, when appropriate, to modify students' academic records. D the right of students with disabilities to have test procedures modified to fit their abilities. - b. CORRECT According to 1976 California Supreme Court ruling, a psychotherapist has a duty to protect an intended victim of a therapy client by taking one of several actions: warning "the intended victim or others likely to EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 apprise the victim of the danger, ... [notifying] the police, or ... [taking] whatever other steps are reasonably necessary under the circumstances." Dr. Blue, a psychologist, is hired by a company to administer tests for the purpose of evaluating current employees to determine if they should be considered for promotion. In this situation: A an informed consent from examinees should be obtained. B an informed consent is not required since the employer is Dr. Blue's "client." C an informed consent from examinees is not required, although they should be reminded about the limits of confidentiality. D it is up to Dr. Blue to decide whether any information about the test should be given to examinees. - a. CORRECT In most situations, psychologists obtain informed consents prior to testing from the person being evaluated or his/her legal guardian. Although there are exceptions in certain employment situations, this response is the best of those given. EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 Legally, the following elements must be present before a malpractice suit is possible: (1) the psychologist must have a professional relationship with the individual with a resulting duty to him/her; (2) there must be some negligence or dereliction of that duty by the psychologist; and (3) some harm must have come to the individual as a result of the psychologist's negligence or dereliction. According to the APA's General Guidelines for Providers of Psychological Services, the term "psychological services" applies to all of the following except: A administration and scoring of psychological tests. B teaching psychology at a university. C supervising delivery of psychological services. D conducting psychotherapy in private practice. - b. CORRECT As noted above, this activity is not defined as a psychological service. Dr. Baron's husband owns an advertising agency that caters to small businesses. One of Dr. Baron's clients has just started a new business and tells Dr. Baron that EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 he's in need of someone to handle his advertising. If Dr. Baron recommends her husband, this is: A acceptable since her husband's business is unrelated to her work as a therapist. B acceptable as long as Dr. Baron never discusses the client with her husband. C acceptable as long as Dr. Baron discusses the possible consequences of the situation with the client. D unacceptable because of Dr. Baron's therapeutic relationship with the client. - d. CORRECT R. Woody addresses this issue in Legally safe mental health practice: Psycholegal questions and answers (Madison, CT, Psychosocial Press, 1997). He argues that any recommendations to a client should be limited to issues that are within the "perimeter of treatment" and that do not benefit the therapist beyond his/her customary fee. Dr. K. has just started working at a community mental health center. Several of his new clients belong to an ethnic minority group that he has not had prior experience working with. Dr. K. should: EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 A refuse to see the clients because he has not had adequate experience. B see the clients only if he has completed appropriate coursework on cross-cultural counseling. C ask the clients if they desire a referral and, if so, refer them to another therapist. D see the clients but obtain appropriate supervision or consultation. - d. CORRECT The ethical guidelines recommend that therapists seek appropriate supervision or consultation when working with clients who belong to an unfamiliar group or population. In some situations, a referral would be an appropriate course of action, but supervision or consultation seems best in this case. A psychologist is working in the employee assistance program (EAP) of a large corporation. She is approached by a supervisor who referred an employee to the EAP several weeks ago when the employee was having problems at home that began interfering with her job performance. The employer now wants to know if the employee has been receiving counseling from the psychologist and, if so, how the sessions are going. In fact, the employee has seen the psychologist four times and has another session scheduled for the next week. The psychologist should: EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 C it would be ethical to begin therapy as long as you discuss the potential for conflicts at the outset and the risk for harm to the client is minimal. D it would not be ethical to begin therapy. - d. CORRECT Standard 10.07 states "Psychologists do not accept as therapy clients/patients persons with whom they have engaged in sexual intimacies. Which of the following would a managed care organization consider most useful for reducing its risk for legal liability? A capitation B behavioral health "carve outs" C credentialing of providers D utilization review - c. CORRECT Credentialing providers helps ensure that providers are competent to provide services and thereby reduces the risk for legal liability (i.e., it contributes to risk management). EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 A therapist has been seeing a couple for several weeks. Although they seem reluctant to bring in their 13 year old daughter, the therapist finally convinces them that the problems they have been experiencing seem to be related to their daughter and that it would be good to include her in therapy sessions. It soon becomes clear that the girl has been sexually abused by her father. When the therapist confronts the man about this, he admits that he molested his daughter on two occasions but says that he has not done so in over a year. The girl confirms that this is true. The parents plead with the therapist not to make a report to the authorities and promise that they will continue in treatment to make sure that the father doesn't sexually abuse the girl again. The therapist decides to comply with the wishes of the parents since the abuse occurred in the past and the family is apparently committed to obtaining psycholog - c. CORRECT The psychologist's failure to make a child abuse report in this situation violates ethical and legal requirements. With regard to the provision of "pro bono" services, the APA's Ethics Code: A prohibits free services. B advises against free services. EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 C recommends free services. D mandates free services. - c. CORRECT Of the responses given, this one best describes the requirements of the Ethics Code since the General Principles are aspirational (not enforceable) guidelines. Dr. Colombu, a licensed psychologist, is working in a community mental health center. The parents of a 15-year old girl bring their daughter for counseling. The parents will, of course, be paying Dr. Colombu's fee. As an ethical psychologist, Dr. Colombu should: A caution the girl that, since she is a minor, anything she says may be told to her parents. B advise the parents that he is required to maintain confidentiality and that he will not be able to advise them of anything the girl says during therapy sessions without her consent. C EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 may have access to confidential client information. APA has determined that breaches of confidentiality are acceptable in this situation when two conditions have been met: (1) a previous process has already addressed any options that would uphold the psychologist's ethical responsibilities (i.e., whenever the ethical issue in question has been addressed previously), and (2) the conditions of the Department of Defense's regulations have clearly been met (in most circumstances, a breach is required only when there is a demonstrable "need to know") Following a review of the case, an HMO decides to deny further payment for sessions for a current client of yours. You believe that the client would benefit from additional therapy. You should: A comply with the HMO's request as long as the limits of treatment were discussed with the client at the onset of therapy. B continue to provide therapy to the client without compensation if necessary until other arrangements can be made. C consult with the client about her options in this situation. D EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 file a complaint against the HMO. - c. CORRECT Of the responses given, this is the best one. The psychologist should discuss the client's options with him/her (one of which might be to file an appeal). If a psychology licensure candidate is believed to have cheated on the psychology licensing exam, he/she will: A be allowed to re-take the exam but will be monitored during the process. B be barred from re-taking the exam for a period of no less than three years. C be given an opportunity to provide evidence to the licensing board why his/her test score should not be cancelled. D be required by the Ethics Committee to appear at a formal hearing on the matter within six months. - c. CORRECT Standard 8.11 of the Standards states that, in cases of misconduct by a test taker (e.g., suspected cheating), the test taker should be notified and "given a timely opportunity to provide evidence that the score should not be cancelled or withheld." In addition, Standard 8.13 states that, in this situation, the test taker is entitled to "some form of procedural due process EPPP Ethics Questions and answers 2024 protection." In other words, the test taker must be given an opportunity to respond to the charge and be provided with information about the procedures that will be followed before any action against him/her is taken. Which of the following statements regarding sexual relationships between a therapist and a former client is most consistent with the APA's Ethics Code? A A sexual relationship between a therapist and a former (but not current) client is ethical. B A therapist may have a sexual relationship after two years have passed since termination of the therapeutic relationship. C A therapist may have a sexual relationship after two years have passed since termination, the circumstances of the therapy and/or termination were not exploitative, and the client's mental status and/or personal history does not show susceptibility to exploitation. D