Mass Psychology Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide Questions With Complete Solutions Latest Update 2024/2025.

Mass Psychology Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide – Questions With Complete Solutions Latest Update 2024/2025. Abuse - Correct Answer-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 - Correct Answer-i) Does NOT INCLUDE acts or teachings of a church or religious denomination Definition of "Elderly person" - Correct Answer-an individual who is sixty years of age or over Definition of "Emergency" for elder abuse - Correct 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 - Correct 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 Financial Exploitation (Elderly) - Correct Answer-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 (1) Intention doesn't matter Conservator (elderly) - Correct Answer-i) Person who is appointed to manage the estate of a person Reports of elder abuse (timeline) - Correct Answer-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 - Correct Answer-The worker reports to the executive director, then the executive director reports verbally and in writing. When is the reporter liable - Correct Answer-If the reporter was the perpetrator of abuse or inflicted or caused abuse. Mass Psychology Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide – Questions With Complete Solutions Latest Update 2024/2025 Authorized activities of protective services agencies - Correct 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 - Correct Answer-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 - Correct 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 - Correct Answer-Name, address, age, info on abuse, anything else relevant to the case. Optionally, reporter can leave contact info (name, address, phone). Agencies used to provide protective services - Correct Answer-public and nonprofit private agencies closest to the protected person The department insures that the designated agency has to: - Correct Answer-1) demonstrate experience working with the profile of the protected person 2) there is continuity of care 3) have the capacity to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day additional services authorized to assist protected person - Correct Answer-medical care, mental health care, and emergency financial assistance Protected person is given services when: - Correct Answer-protected person consents If protected person lacks the ability to consent: - Correct Answer-Department or agency can petition the court (a) Court hearing within 14 days regarding capacity to consent (b) Guardian ad litem will be appointed (c) If the court finds the elderly person lacks capacity to consent, they can appoint guardian, conservator, or other person. (d) Court order for protected services shall remain in effect for a period of SIX MONTHS (e) If an emergency exists, an elderly lacks capacity to consent, court can issue emergency order of protection for 14 DAYS. (f) Court shall not place elderly person in an institution or change their residence unless it finds that no less restrictive alternative is available that will meet needs. Immediate family members rights in an emergency related to potential elderly abuse - Correct Answer-family members can petition the court for an emergency order for protective services Geriatric evaluation process: - Correct Answer-1) name and address of the place of residence 2) description of current treatment and services, if any 3) evaluation of person's current physical, mental, and social conditions 4) recommendation for the least restrictive environment (5) Elderly person has the right to secure their own medical/psychiatric eval Cost of protective services of elderly - Correct Answer-(1) Paid for by elderly if they are able (2) If not, the dept pays for services (3) Elderly person must be informed of costs prior to the provision of services Department process if elder abuse report is not substantiated - Correct Answer-within THREE years, department will either destroy the report and other records related to the case, or physically remove all identifying details from report Chapter 19C - Correct Answer-Disabled persons protection commission Definition of "Disabled Person" - Correct Answer-(1) Person between the ages of 18 to 59 (2) Intellectual disability OR (3) Otherwise mentally or physically disabled and as a result wholly or partially dependent on others Penalty for person who is required to report and does not - Correct Answer-a fine of not more than 1000 dollars Penalty for retaliation against person who filed a report - Correct Answer-a fine of not more than 1000 dollars and/or up to one year of imprisonment. they are also liable to that person for treble damages, costs, and attorney's fees. Exception to reporter rights - Correct Answer-if reporter willfully files a false report of abuse with the commission or willfully testifies falsely or willfully provides the commission or any designated agency with false information in the course of an investigation, retaliation rights will not be afforded. procedure after death of disabled person - Correct Answer-caretaker agency reports immediately to the commission and local law enforcement. A written report must be completed within 24 hours with name of the disabled person, name of the facility, and facts and circumstances of the death. Exception for requesting fee for inspection of records - Correct Answer-i) No fee can be charged if records are to be used for Social Security or financial aid Definition of "record" for a psychotherapist - Correct Answer-at the discretion of the psychotherapist, the patient's entire record maintained by such psychotherapist or a summary of the patient's record if the psychotherapist believes that providing the entire record would adversely effect the patient. Length of term of license and renewal date - Correct Answer-two-year period, renewed on June 1st biennially, need 20 CEUs! Reasons for suspension, revocation, or cancellation of license - Correct Answer-1) fraudulently procured said license 2) is guilty of an offense against any provision of the laws of the commonwealth 3) is guilty of conduct that places into question the psychologist's competence to practice psychology--gross misconduct, gross incompetence, gross negligence 4) is guilty of practicing psychology while impaired by alcohol, drugs, a physical disability, or mental instability 5) is guilty of being habitually drunk or having been within a reasonable period of time addicted to, dependent on, or habitual user of narcotics or similar drugs 6) is guilty of knowing and permitting, aiding an abetting an unlicensed individual to perform acts that require licensure 7) has been convicted of a criminal offense which reasonably calls into question the ability to practice psychology 8) is guilty of violating any rule or regulation of the governing psychology board timeframe when license can be reinstated - Correct Answer-three years after revocation person can re-apply to be licensed Penalties for unlicensed practice of psychology - Correct Answer-1st offense not more than 1000 dollars, all subsequent offenses will not exceed 2500 dollars Definition of best interest of child - Correct Answer-(1) Precipitating factors & previous conditions leasing to any past court decisions (2) Fitness, readiness, abilities, developmental level (3) Particulars of service plan (4) Placement decisions & progress of child (5) Children age 12 AND OLDER are considered competent to offer statements of best interest Mandated Reporters - Correct Answer-(1) Psychologist, physician, EMT, CLERGY MEMBER, probation officer, teachers, administrators. etc Foster homes - Correct Answer-i) Department visits at least 1x/year ii) If abuse is found, dept shall take child into its care temporarily and notify parent/guardian Definition of 51A report - Correct Answer-i) Mandated reporter who, in his professional capacity, has reasonable cause to believe that a child is suffering from physical or emotional injury resulting from: (1) Abuse, including sexual abuse (2) Neglect, including malnutrition (3) Physical dependence on a drug at birth