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California Law and Ethics MFT Exam Questions WithComplete Solutions
Codes of ethics are developed by WHO to do WHAT? Correct
Answer developed by professional associations in order to
protect both the public and the professionals providing any
psychotherapy service.
Define Scope of Practice Correct Answer "the procedures,
methods, and processes that are permitted for an individual who
is licensed in a given field" or "the activities one can legally do
as part of a given profession"
Define self-determination and/or patient autonomy. Correct
Answer "to act in a way that supports clients to make decisions
for themselves".
Define the three different types of evidence needed in order to
have a civil award, disciplinary action, or criminal case be
decided against a therapist. Correct Answer In a civil award, "a
preponderance of evidence"
In a disciplinary action, "clear and convincing evidence"
In a criminal case evidence is needed "beyond a reasonable
doubt"
Define what a disciplinary action is and what might be a
potential outcome. Correct Answer the board is focused on the
therapist's performance (or fitness for) a professional role, the
result of which can be that the therapist's license can be put on
,probation, suspended, or revoked and the therapist may have to
pay the costs incurred during the investigation.
Define what is addressed in a civil lawsuit and define the
potential outcome. Correct Answer Awards in a civil lawsuit
are typically monetary damages awarded when a client alleges
that a therapist's actions were outside the standards of the
profession and caused them harm.
Define when a therapist might face a criminal case and define
the potential outcome. Correct Answer a therapist is alleged to
have violated the public in some kind of way deserving
punishment. Typical punishment would include fines, jail time,
or both.
Describe a condition in which there would be enough reason not
to include a parent or guardian in a minor's treatment thereby
allowing the minor to consent for their own treatment? Correct
Answer 1. The parents don't believe in therapy.
2. The parents are against therapy.
3. The minor is LGBT, is seeking therapy pertaining to issues
related to their LGBT status, and is not comfortable being out
with parents.
Describe one way a therapist can determine if a standard of care
exists for a certain situation and how to follow it? Correct
Answer Gathering ideas and feedback from other therapists you
trust in your field
, Describe the test-taking strategy to use when seeing the word
"except" in a test question. Correct Answer Looking for the
answer(s) which is (are) definitely not true
Describe ways to ensure that you show that a client has provided
informed consent? Correct Answer Having a client initial each
component within a written document, obtaining a signature,
and also making a note in your records.
Failing to obtain informed consent is a failure to do WHAT?
Correct Answer Meet standard of care.
Give an example of a behavior which does NOT fall within the
scope of practice for MFT's in CA. Correct Answer Prescribing
medications, giving advice about medications or side-effects,
and suggesting changes to medication dosage
Give an example of a legal standard of care. Correct Answer
Posting your license in your place of practice, fulfilling a
mandate of reporting child abuse. Or keeping records. Or
following the licensing board regulations.
Give an example of an ethical standard of care. Correct Answer
Performing a thorough assessment
Give an example of scope of practice. Correct Answer
Psychotherapy
How does a therapist determine who must SIGN CONSENT
FOR TREATMENT of a minor when reviewing a custody
agreement? Correct Answer Legal Custody not physical
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