EPPP Ethics Wrong

Question 1

What should you do when working with a new population/presentation/etc?

Answer 1

Seek consultation with a professional with expertise in the area

Question 2

What should you do if you hear that another psychologist is breakign client confidentiality?

Answer 2

Consult with a colleague and/or talk to the psychologist in question if possible

Question 3

What is the best course of action if you do not think a client is progressing/benefitting from therapy but the client does?

Answer 3

see if additional goals for treatment can be identified but, if not, set a date for termination and provide referrals if appropriate.

Question 4

Does the individual who administers psychological tests need to be listed on a report?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

Ethics of waiving co-payments

Answer 5

Ethical only if the insurance company agrees to the arrangement - otherwise it is insurance fraud

Question 6

Dr. Karen Kempfer, a licensed psychologist who specializes in couples and marriage therapy, has a confirmed stage 4 cancer diagnosis. She is incredibly upset by this diagnosis. In terms of ethical requirements, Dr. Kempfer _____________________.

Answer 6

should refrain from participating in any professional activities that might be adversely affected by her medical condition

“supervision” is too vague

Question 7

Client confidentiality and ethics violations

Answer 7

This standard does not apply when an intervention would violate confidentiality rights

Obviously barring child abuse etc.

Question 8

exceptions to dual role ethics standards

Answer 8

some settings (e.g., prisons, military, or rural areas), psychologists may, of necessity, provide both therapeutic and evaluative services

therapist must: clarify the purpose of the evaluation, disclose role change, and outline confidentiality limits clearly

forensic psych: maintaining multiple roles may be acceptable as long as the psychologist considers the risks and benefits of doing so for all involved parties and clarifies the nature of the multiples roles with all involved parties

Question 9

Ethical requirements of information taught in classes

Answer 9

Must be accurately represented in course syllabi, students must be notified in timely manner if it changes, changes must be pedagogically necessary

must present information accurately and in an unbiased way

Question 10

ethics of psychologists’ behaviors as a private citizen

Answer 10

Ethics Code applies only to psychologists’ activities that are part of their scientific, educational, or professional roles as psychologists

However, may serve as grounds for a charge of unethical conduct if it compromises his/her professional responsibilities