EPPP – Ethics (Latest Updates)
Questions and Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct (Verified Answers)
What must a psychologist do before using a collection agency to collect unpaid fees? -
correct answer Inform the client that such measures will be taken and provide that
person an opportunity to make prompt payment
The evaluates the knowledge that should have been acquired byany candidate seeking
licensure to practice psychology. - correct answer Examination for Professional
Practice in Psychology (EPPP)
When providing services to a person legally incapable of giving informed consent; what
should the psychologist do? - correct answer Provide an appropriate explanation; seek
the person's assent; consider the person's preferences and best interests; and obtain
permission from a legally authorized person
A psychologist whose personal problems are preventing them from competently
performing work-related activities should take what steps? - correct answer Take
,appropriate measures (e.g.; obtain consultation or assistance) and determine whether
they should limit; suspend; or terminate theirwork-related duties
Is it ever ethical to have sexual relationships with a former client? - correct answer
"Yes; though only after 2 years and in the ""most unusual circumstances;"" in such
cases; the psychologists must prove that the relationship is not harmful."
Is it ethical or unethical for a psychologist to provide therapy to a person they
previously had sexual relations with? - correct answer Unethical- this is absolute;
there are no time limits or exceptions
The concept that supervisors/employersmay be legally responsible for the actions of
their supervisees/employees is called . - correct answer Vicarious Liability; or
respondent superior
What is the primary value underlying the existence ofethical Principles? - correct
answer The advancement and protection of the welfare of the patients and clients of
psychologists
, If an ethical issue is not addressed in the Ethics Code; it indicates what about any
related conduct? - correct answer It may be ethical or unethical
You're contacted by the APA Ethics Committee in regards to a complaint filed against
you by a client. They ask for your records related to the client's therapy with you. What
should you do? - correct answer Cooperate fully with the Committee's request.
Confidentiality is not an issue since the committee must obtain a signed waiver of
confidentiality from thecomplainant before it takes any action
As a psychologist; what would you do if you arrived early to the office one morning to
find acolleague having sex with one of his/her current clients? - correct answer
Report him to the ethics committee; as this violation is not amenable to informal
resolution;making sure to protect the client's confidentiality rights
What is a psychologist to do if a clientinforms them that s/he had sex with a previous
therapist? - correct answer Outline the client's rights and options regarding legal
actions and ethical complaints
Questions and Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct (Verified Answers)
What must a psychologist do before using a collection agency to collect unpaid fees? -
correct answer Inform the client that such measures will be taken and provide that
person an opportunity to make prompt payment
The evaluates the knowledge that should have been acquired byany candidate seeking
licensure to practice psychology. - correct answer Examination for Professional
Practice in Psychology (EPPP)
When providing services to a person legally incapable of giving informed consent; what
should the psychologist do? - correct answer Provide an appropriate explanation; seek
the person's assent; consider the person's preferences and best interests; and obtain
permission from a legally authorized person
A psychologist whose personal problems are preventing them from competently
performing work-related activities should take what steps? - correct answer Take
,appropriate measures (e.g.; obtain consultation or assistance) and determine whether
they should limit; suspend; or terminate theirwork-related duties
Is it ever ethical to have sexual relationships with a former client? - correct answer
"Yes; though only after 2 years and in the ""most unusual circumstances;"" in such
cases; the psychologists must prove that the relationship is not harmful."
Is it ethical or unethical for a psychologist to provide therapy to a person they
previously had sexual relations with? - correct answer Unethical- this is absolute;
there are no time limits or exceptions
The concept that supervisors/employersmay be legally responsible for the actions of
their supervisees/employees is called . - correct answer Vicarious Liability; or
respondent superior
What is the primary value underlying the existence ofethical Principles? - correct
answer The advancement and protection of the welfare of the patients and clients of
psychologists
, If an ethical issue is not addressed in the Ethics Code; it indicates what about any
related conduct? - correct answer It may be ethical or unethical
You're contacted by the APA Ethics Committee in regards to a complaint filed against
you by a client. They ask for your records related to the client's therapy with you. What
should you do? - correct answer Cooperate fully with the Committee's request.
Confidentiality is not an issue since the committee must obtain a signed waiver of
confidentiality from thecomplainant before it takes any action
As a psychologist; what would you do if you arrived early to the office one morning to
find acolleague having sex with one of his/her current clients? - correct answer
Report him to the ethics committee; as this violation is not amenable to informal
resolution;making sure to protect the client's confidentiality rights
What is a psychologist to do if a clientinforms them that s/he had sex with a previous
therapist? - correct answer Outline the client's rights and options regarding legal
actions and ethical complaints
