MASS PSYCHOLOGY JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.
Abuse - ANS i) Any ACT or OMISSION which results in:
ii) Physical harm or emotional injury
iii) Financial exploitation
iv) Failure, inability, or resistance of an elderly person to provide necessities essential for well-
being
Exceptions to abuse - ANS i) Does NOT INCLUDE acts or teachings of a church or religious
denomination
Definition of "Elderly person" - ANS an individual who is sixty years of age or over
Definition of "Emergency" for elder abuse - ANS A situation in which an elderly person is
living in conditions which present a substantial risk of death or immediate and serious physical
or mental harm.
Definition of "Guardian" of elderly - ANS a person who has qualified as a guardian of an
elderly person pursuant to chapter two hundred and one, but shall not include a guardian ad
litem
Financial Exploitation (Elderly) - ANS i) An act or omission by another person which causes
substantial monetary or property loss to an elderly person, or substantial monetary or property
gain to another person
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, (1) Intention doesn't matter
Conservator (elderly) - ANS i) Person who is appointed to manage the estate of a person
Reports of elder abuse (timeline) - ANS 1) Immediately make a verbal report
2) Within 48 hours make a written report to dept of Elder Affairs
Who makes a report in a corporation or agency - ANS The worker reports to the executive
director, then the executive director reports verbally and in writing.
When is the reporter liable - ANS If the reporter was the perpetrator of abuse or inflicted or
caused abuse.
Authorized activities of protective services agencies - ANS 1) receive and investigate reports
2) to furnish protective services WITH person's consent
3) to petition the court for appointment of a conservator or guardian or for issuance of an
emergency order
4) to furnish protective services in an emergency
5) to furnish protective services WITH the guardian's consent
6) to serve as conservator, guardian, or temporary guardian of a protected person
7) to perform all other functions determined to be necessary for the department
Procedure to assess and evaluate the information reported - ANS 1) visit to the residence
2) consultations with appropriate service agencies and individuals who have knowledge of the
situation of potential abuse
(3) If an emergency exists, assessment shall be completed within 48 HOURS
procedure of the department if abuse is founded - ANS 1) evaluate person's functional
capacity
2) evaluate person's situation and resources
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.
Abuse - ANS i) Any ACT or OMISSION which results in:
ii) Physical harm or emotional injury
iii) Financial exploitation
iv) Failure, inability, or resistance of an elderly person to provide necessities essential for well-
being
Exceptions to abuse - ANS i) Does NOT INCLUDE acts or teachings of a church or religious
denomination
Definition of "Elderly person" - ANS an individual who is sixty years of age or over
Definition of "Emergency" for elder abuse - ANS A situation in which an elderly person is
living in conditions which present a substantial risk of death or immediate and serious physical
or mental harm.
Definition of "Guardian" of elderly - ANS a person who has qualified as a guardian of an
elderly person pursuant to chapter two hundred and one, but shall not include a guardian ad
litem
Financial Exploitation (Elderly) - ANS i) An act or omission by another person which causes
substantial monetary or property loss to an elderly person, or substantial monetary or property
gain to another person
@COPYRIGHT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PAGE 1 OF 15
, (1) Intention doesn't matter
Conservator (elderly) - ANS i) Person who is appointed to manage the estate of a person
Reports of elder abuse (timeline) - ANS 1) Immediately make a verbal report
2) Within 48 hours make a written report to dept of Elder Affairs
Who makes a report in a corporation or agency - ANS The worker reports to the executive
director, then the executive director reports verbally and in writing.
When is the reporter liable - ANS If the reporter was the perpetrator of abuse or inflicted or
caused abuse.
Authorized activities of protective services agencies - ANS 1) receive and investigate reports
2) to furnish protective services WITH person's consent
3) to petition the court for appointment of a conservator or guardian or for issuance of an
emergency order
4) to furnish protective services in an emergency
5) to furnish protective services WITH the guardian's consent
6) to serve as conservator, guardian, or temporary guardian of a protected person
7) to perform all other functions determined to be necessary for the department
Procedure to assess and evaluate the information reported - ANS 1) visit to the residence
2) consultations with appropriate service agencies and individuals who have knowledge of the
situation of potential abuse
(3) If an emergency exists, assessment shall be completed within 48 HOURS
procedure of the department if abuse is founded - ANS 1) evaluate person's functional
capacity
2) evaluate person's situation and resources
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