MASS PSYCHOLOGY
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM STUDY
GUIDE WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADE A+
(GUARANTEED PASS!!) 2026
VERSION
Chapter 19A - answer-Department of elder affairs
Abuse - answer-An act or omission which results in serious physical or emotional injury
to an elderly person or financial exploitation of an elderly person; or the failure, inability,
or resistance of an elderly person to provide for him one or more of the necessities
essential for physical and emotional well-being without which the elderly person would
be unable to safely remain in the community.
Exceptions to abuse - answer-tenets and teachings of the church or religious
denomination by a duly accredited practitioner thereof.
Definition of "Elderly person" - answer-an individual who is sixty years of age or over
Definition of "Emergency" for elder abuse - answer-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 - answer-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
Timeline for reporting abuse - answer-1) Immediately make a verbal report
2) Within 48 hours make a written report
, Who makes a report in a corporation or agency - answer-The worker reports to the
executive director, then the executive director reports verbally and in writing.
When is the reporter liable - answer-If the reporter was the perpetrator of abuse or
inflicted or caused abuse.
Authorized activities of protective services agencies - answer-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 - answer-1) visit to the
residence
2) consultations with appropriate service agencies and individuals who have knowledge
of the situation of potential abuse
procedure of the department if abuse is founded - answer-1) evaluate person's
functional capacity
2) evaluate person's situation and resources
3) create a service plan for protective services that uses the least restrictive alternatives
Information to include when making a report - answer-Name, address, age, info on
abuse, anything else relevant to the case. Optionally, reporter can leave contact info
(name, address, phone).
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM STUDY
GUIDE WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADE A+
(GUARANTEED PASS!!) 2026
VERSION
Chapter 19A - answer-Department of elder affairs
Abuse - answer-An act or omission which results in serious physical or emotional injury
to an elderly person or financial exploitation of an elderly person; or the failure, inability,
or resistance of an elderly person to provide for him one or more of the necessities
essential for physical and emotional well-being without which the elderly person would
be unable to safely remain in the community.
Exceptions to abuse - answer-tenets and teachings of the church or religious
denomination by a duly accredited practitioner thereof.
Definition of "Elderly person" - answer-an individual who is sixty years of age or over
Definition of "Emergency" for elder abuse - answer-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 - answer-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
Timeline for reporting abuse - answer-1) Immediately make a verbal report
2) Within 48 hours make a written report
, Who makes a report in a corporation or agency - answer-The worker reports to the
executive director, then the executive director reports verbally and in writing.
When is the reporter liable - answer-If the reporter was the perpetrator of abuse or
inflicted or caused abuse.
Authorized activities of protective services agencies - answer-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 - answer-1) visit to the
residence
2) consultations with appropriate service agencies and individuals who have knowledge
of the situation of potential abuse
procedure of the department if abuse is founded - answer-1) evaluate person's
functional capacity
2) evaluate person's situation and resources
3) create a service plan for protective services that uses the least restrictive alternatives
Information to include when making a report - answer-Name, address, age, info on
abuse, anything else relevant to the case. Optionally, reporter can leave contact info
(name, address, phone).
