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. Correct Answer: A
a measure of bas...
EPPP Ethics Questions AND ANSWERS GRADED A
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. Correct Answer: 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.
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. Correct Answer: 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
sexual misconduct
C
breach of confidentiality
D
issues related to competence Correct Answer: A
loss of licensure in another jurisdiction
,A review of the reports of the APA's Ethics Committee published in the American Psychologist
from 2000 through 2008 reveals that loss of licensure is the most frequent reason for the
complaints processed by the Ethics Committee; followed by, in order, sexual misconduct with an
adult, inappropriate practice involving child custody, nonsexual dual relationship, and
inappropriate practice involving insurance or fees.
The court offers a defendant the choice of jail or an in-patient alcohol treatment program after he
is found guilty of driving while intoxicated. As the clinician who will be working with the man at
the treatment center, you should keep in mind that:
A
a waiver of confidentiality is not required because treatment has been court-ordered.
B
a waiver of confidentiality is not required because the man gave up his right to confidentiality by
committing the crime.
C
a waiver of confidentiality is not required because the man gave up his right to confidentiality by
choosing the treatment program instead of jail.
D
a waiver of confidentiality is required and should be obtained before you release any information
about the man's treatment to the court. Correct Answer: d. CORRECT The usual procedure is
for the individual to sign a waiver of confidentiality when he/she chooses the treatment option.
However, you would want to check to make sure this has occurred and, if not, you would want to
obtain a signed waiver.
You suspect a colleague of violating ethical guidelines. To be consistent with the provisions of
the Ethics Code, you should:
A
report the colleague to the local Ethics Committee immediately.
B
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. Correct Answer: 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.
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. Correct Answer: 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.
B
client abandonment.
C
foreseeability of harm.
D
vicarious liability. Correct Answer: 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.
B
discuss the difference in political views with Hermann only if they become relevant to the
psychotherapy process.
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