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Maryland Psychology Jurisprudence Exam Graded A+
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Maryland Psychology JurisprudenceExam Graded A+
"Practice psychology" includes - ANS-Application of psychological principles & methods
in: 1) diagnosis, prevention treatment, and amelioration of problems; 2) assisting people
in their effectiveness to modify feelings, conditions, attitudes, or behavior that is
maladjusted; 3) biofeedback
2 aspects of informed consent (general) - ANS-1 - appropriate language, 2 - vary
procedure to ensure capacity to consent, provided all the info, knows it is voluntary, can
ask questions
2 do's for termination - ANS-1 - make referral if in best interest of client; 2 - terminate by
notifying in writing, assist in obtaining help from another
2 ethics in regard to children - ANS-1 - treat minor children or adults with legal
guardians only with appropriate authorization; 2 - take special care to protect children.
2 indicators of impaired competence - ANS-mental emotional physiological
pharmacological or personal problems OR present relationship with client or if there is a
conflict of interest or appearance thereof
2 reasons to release client records - ANS-as permitted or required by law: 1 - patient
request; 2 - child abuse reporting
2 things alternative response does not include (child abuse and neglect) - ANS-(a) an
investigation; (b) a formal determination about whether child abuse or neglect has
occurred.
3 advertising Do's - ANS-1 - represent accurately qualifications, 2 - correct others that
misrepresent, 3 - identify paid advertising as such
3 things NOT to do with testing/evaluation - ANS-1) Do not release test protocols or raw
data to people who are not qualified; 2) Don't encourage testing or interpretation by
people who are not qualified; 3) Don't reproduce test materials or describe tests
publically in ways that compromises validity.
3 things required when disclosing beneficial interest in writing - ANS-(if not orally/by
phone) (1) existence of ownership of beneficial interest or compensation arrangement;
(2) states a patient may choose to obtain the service or care from another source; (3)
requires written receipt of statement; needs to be inserted into medical record; must be
displayed in office
,3 things to include in syllabus - ANS-1- subject matter, 2- nature of course experiences,
3- basis for evaluating performance
4 advertising don'ts - ANS-1 - misrepresent affiliation, 2 - claim membership that
misrepresents qualifications/credentials, 3 - make public statements that are false,
deceptive fraudulent, misleading, partially disclose facts, or create unjustified
expectations of favorable results, 4 - solicit endorsements or testimonials from clients
(especially from vulnerable clients)
4 reasons one MUST terminate - ANS-1) if it is clear that the client is not benefiting; 2)
multiple relationship develops or is discovered; 3) impaired competency develops; 4) or
psychologist is threatened by client or relative
4 requirements of Psych Assoc - ANS-- must use that title, must disclose supervisory
relationship, psych must take full responsibility, all supervision must be documented
4 things that telepsychology is NOT - ANS-(1) an audio-only phone conversation; (2) an
e-mail message; (3) a fax between therapist and client; (4) a text
5 - aspects of research consent, make clear - ANS-1) purpose and nature as well as
costs; 2) purpose and nature of evaluation, treatment, education or training procedure;
3) risks and consequences; 4) right to withdraw; 5) notification about any observation,
taping, filming
5 aspects of fees and payments, to make clear (informed consent) - ANS-1) make
advance financial arrangements; 2) inform about collection procedures; 3) comply with
rules on referrals; 4) make clear any renumeration in providing referrals; 5) don't sign
insurance statements unless provided the services yourself
6 aspects of therapy, to make clear (informed consent) - ANS-1) reasonable
expectation; 2) nature and purpose of testing, reports, consulation; 3) limits of
confidentiality; 4) fees, billing, electronic services, collection, 5) schedules; 6)
termination procedure
6 factors board will consider in imposing a financial penalty - ANS-1 - if licensee derived
financial benefit; 2 - willfullness; 3 - extent of public harm; 4 - history of previous
violations, 5 - mitigating factors presented by licensee; 6 - cost of investigating and
prosecuting the case
7 standards of professional competence - ANS-1 - limit practice to competence from
education training or experience, 2 - acquire special education & training to address
cultural differences, 3 - avoid unfair discrimination, 4 - use intervention and assessment
only when appropriate (supported by reliability, validity, outcomes), 5 - maintain
competence through CE, 6 - engage in ongoing consultation and seek more training
when developing competence in a new area, 7 - document and maintain appropriate
records for professional and scientific work
, 7 things important in research - ANS-1 - dignity and welfare of subjects, compliance with
rules about human participants, 2 - responsibility for ethical treatment of participants by
collaborators, employees, 3 - follow rules for animal protection, 4 - comfort, humane
treatment of animals, 5 - make clear nature of participation, costs, obligations, 6 - obtain
IRB approvals, 7 - report results accurately
8 ways to protect confidentiality - ANS-1 - maintain confidentiality; 2 - explain limits at
beginning of treatment; 3 - safeguard information; 4 - release only as permitted or
required by law; 5 - obtain written permission for recording interviews; 6 - avoid invasion
of privacy by writing only about data relevant; 7 - treat assessment data as confidential;
8 - obtain consent before presenting info & disguise information when possible
(especially in research & teaching)
After a hearing, how does the board convey decision? - ANS-in writing, with statement
of facts and findings. protects patient confidentiality. mailed to licensee and legal
counsel. If no violation, immediately dismissed and records expunged
Aggravating factors considered by the Board in assessment of sanction - ANS-1)
previous criminal or disciplinary history; 2) deliberate, gross negligence or recklessness;
3) serious patient or public harm (or potential); 4) part of a pattern of detrimental
conduct; 5) motivated by financial gain; 6) patient was particularly vulnerable; 7) no
insight into wrongfulness of conduct; 8) committed under guise of treatment; 9) could
not previously be rehabilitated.
Are 'procedural defects' any grounds for staying charges against a licensee? - ANS-No,
the hearing or charges cannot be delayed or challenged because of procedural defects
alleged to have occurred before charges were filed.
Are disclosures included in a medical record - ANS-yes, to any person who is not an
employee or agent of the health care provider.
Are disclosures related to psychological tests allowable? - ANS-(1) If it is related to a
medical record, and NOT if it compromises the objectivity or fairness of a test (not even
to the client). (2) Raw test data can only be released to someone with appropriate
training/qualifications. (3) A patient can also request that a psychologist or psychiatrist
be designated to receive disclosure from the original provider. (4) IDEA considerations-
can't restrict access to educational records.
Board - ANS-State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Board's functions - ANS-Licensing psychologists, approving psy associates, renewing
licenses, reviewing CE, promulgating regulations, interpreting scope of practice,
educating licensees, and investigating complaints.
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