MARYLAND PSYCHOLOGY JURISPUDENCE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2024
LATEST UPDATE
Identifying information (child abuse and neglect) - CORRECT ANSWER the
name of: (1) the child allegedly abused or neglected; (2) member of the household
of the child: (3) parent or legal guardian of the child; or (4) individual responsible
for abuse & neglect
What is the definition of indicated? (child abuse and neglect) - CORRECT
ANSWER finding that there is credible evidence that abuse and neglect occurred.
What constitutes mental injury? (child abuse and neglect) - CORRECT ANSWER
observable, identifiable, and substantial impairment of a child's mental or
psychological ability to function.
Definition of household (child abuse and neglect) - CORRECT ANSWER
Location: (1) in which the child resides; (2) where the abuse or neglect occurred;
(3) where the person suspected of abuse or neglect resides.
General definition of child abuse - CORRECT ANSWER physical or mental injury
of a child by any parent or other person who has permanent or temporary custody
or care or
responsibility for supervision of a child, or by any other household or family
member, under circumstances that indicate a child's health or welfare is harmed
or at substantial risk of being harmed. Or the sexual abuse of a child, whether or
not physical injuries are sustained.
What does sexual abuse include? (child abuse and neglect) - CORRECT ANSWER
allowing or encouraging the child to engage in: (1) obscene photography, films, poses;
(2) pornographic photography films, or poses; (3) prostitution- trafficking, incest,
rape, sexual offense, sodomy, unnatural or perverted sexual practices.
What does "immunity" mean in the context of child abuse and neglect reporting? -
CORRECT ANSWER a person making a report is free of civil or criminal liability.
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EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2024
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What is neglect? - CORRECT ANSWER leaving child unattended or failure to
give proper care and attention by parent or person who has temporary or
permanent care or custody of child,
including child health or welfare is harmed or at substantial risk, or mental injury
or substantial risk of mental injury
What does "ruled out" mean? (child abuse and neglect) - CORRECT ANSWER a
finding that abuse, neglect, or sexual abuse did not occur
What is an "alternative response" (child abuse and neglect) - CORRECT ANSWER
approach to handling low-risk reports of abuse and neglect since 2012 in MD-
DHS works with the family without the threat of a formal finding of abuse and
neglect. Involves assessment of: (1) risk or harm to child; (2) risk of subsequent
abuse or neglect; (3) family strengths & needs; (4) provision of referral for needed
services and supports.
2 things alternative response does not include (child abuse and neglect) - CORRECT
ANSWER
(a) an investigation; (b) a formal determination about whether child abuse or
neglect has occurred.
What are the mandated timelines after reports of child abuse or neglect? -
CORRECT ANSWER 24 hours after the report of sexual abuse; 5 days after the
report of physical abuse or neglect- the local department or law enforcement will
begin.
What is the timeline for completion of an initial investigation of child abuse
or neglect? - CORRECT ANSWER 10 days after the local law enforcement
receives the first notice of suspected abuse, preliminary findings must be
reported.
How long are records about an alternative response maintained? (child abuse
and neglect) - CORRECT ANSWER 3 years after the report was received and
if there is no additional child welfare activity, records can be expunged and
, MARYLAND PSYCHOLOGY JURISPUDENCE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2024
LATEST UPDATE
won't come up in background checks for
employment.
Criteria for acceptance into a private therapeutic group home for a child or
adolescent - CORRECT ANSWER (1) under 18; (2) has a mental disorder; (3)
requires residential services
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EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2024
LATEST UPDATE
not available in the home because of the disorder; (4) needs 24 hour supervision;
(5) is or should be receiving treatment; (6) no less restrictive setting that would
ensure safety of the child
What cases CANNOT be assigned for alternative response? (child abuse and
neglect) - CORRECT ANSWER (1) sexual abuse; (2) abuse or neglect in an out-
of-home placement; (3) resulting in death or mental injury; (4) repeat offender.
Can a minor refuse treatment for drug an alcohol abuse? - CORRECT
ANSWER No, the capacity of a minor to consent to treatment for drug or
alcohol abuse does not include the capacity to refuse treatment for these issues
when a parent has given consent (p. 113 of 2015 regs)
What goes into child abuse report? - CORRECT ANSWER name, age, address of
child, name, home address of parent, whereabouts of child, nature and extent of
abuse or neglect, info on previous abuse or neglect, any info on cause or identity
of perpetrator
Who is a mandated report of child abuse / neglect? - CORRECT ANSWER
educators, human service workers, health practitioners (employees of state
agencies have broader role, reporting all abuse regardless of victim's age or
perpetrator status (alive or dead)
What is a vulnerable adult? - CORRECT ANSWER lacks the physical or mental
capacity to provide for the adult's daily needs
What is neglect of a vulnerable adult? - CORRECT ANSWER willful deprivation
of adequate food, clothing essential medical care or habiitative therapy, shelter, or
supervision
What is self-neglect? - CORRECT ANSWER inability to provide self with services
that are necessary for physical and mental health, without which impairs or threatens
well-being
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2024
LATEST UPDATE
Identifying information (child abuse and neglect) - CORRECT ANSWER the
name of: (1) the child allegedly abused or neglected; (2) member of the household
of the child: (3) parent or legal guardian of the child; or (4) individual responsible
for abuse & neglect
What is the definition of indicated? (child abuse and neglect) - CORRECT
ANSWER finding that there is credible evidence that abuse and neglect occurred.
What constitutes mental injury? (child abuse and neglect) - CORRECT ANSWER
observable, identifiable, and substantial impairment of a child's mental or
psychological ability to function.
Definition of household (child abuse and neglect) - CORRECT ANSWER
Location: (1) in which the child resides; (2) where the abuse or neglect occurred;
(3) where the person suspected of abuse or neglect resides.
General definition of child abuse - CORRECT ANSWER physical or mental injury
of a child by any parent or other person who has permanent or temporary custody
or care or
responsibility for supervision of a child, or by any other household or family
member, under circumstances that indicate a child's health or welfare is harmed
or at substantial risk of being harmed. Or the sexual abuse of a child, whether or
not physical injuries are sustained.
What does sexual abuse include? (child abuse and neglect) - CORRECT ANSWER
allowing or encouraging the child to engage in: (1) obscene photography, films, poses;
(2) pornographic photography films, or poses; (3) prostitution- trafficking, incest,
rape, sexual offense, sodomy, unnatural or perverted sexual practices.
What does "immunity" mean in the context of child abuse and neglect reporting? -
CORRECT ANSWER a person making a report is free of civil or criminal liability.
, MARYLAND PSYCHOLOGY JURISPUDENCE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2024
LATEST UPDATE
What is neglect? - CORRECT ANSWER leaving child unattended or failure to
give proper care and attention by parent or person who has temporary or
permanent care or custody of child,
including child health or welfare is harmed or at substantial risk, or mental injury
or substantial risk of mental injury
What does "ruled out" mean? (child abuse and neglect) - CORRECT ANSWER a
finding that abuse, neglect, or sexual abuse did not occur
What is an "alternative response" (child abuse and neglect) - CORRECT ANSWER
approach to handling low-risk reports of abuse and neglect since 2012 in MD-
DHS works with the family without the threat of a formal finding of abuse and
neglect. Involves assessment of: (1) risk or harm to child; (2) risk of subsequent
abuse or neglect; (3) family strengths & needs; (4) provision of referral for needed
services and supports.
2 things alternative response does not include (child abuse and neglect) - CORRECT
ANSWER
(a) an investigation; (b) a formal determination about whether child abuse or
neglect has occurred.
What are the mandated timelines after reports of child abuse or neglect? -
CORRECT ANSWER 24 hours after the report of sexual abuse; 5 days after the
report of physical abuse or neglect- the local department or law enforcement will
begin.
What is the timeline for completion of an initial investigation of child abuse
or neglect? - CORRECT ANSWER 10 days after the local law enforcement
receives the first notice of suspected abuse, preliminary findings must be
reported.
How long are records about an alternative response maintained? (child abuse
and neglect) - CORRECT ANSWER 3 years after the report was received and
if there is no additional child welfare activity, records can be expunged and
, MARYLAND PSYCHOLOGY JURISPUDENCE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2024
LATEST UPDATE
won't come up in background checks for
employment.
Criteria for acceptance into a private therapeutic group home for a child or
adolescent - CORRECT ANSWER (1) under 18; (2) has a mental disorder; (3)
requires residential services
, MARYLAND PSYCHOLOGY JURISPUDENCE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2024
LATEST UPDATE
not available in the home because of the disorder; (4) needs 24 hour supervision;
(5) is or should be receiving treatment; (6) no less restrictive setting that would
ensure safety of the child
What cases CANNOT be assigned for alternative response? (child abuse and
neglect) - CORRECT ANSWER (1) sexual abuse; (2) abuse or neglect in an out-
of-home placement; (3) resulting in death or mental injury; (4) repeat offender.
Can a minor refuse treatment for drug an alcohol abuse? - CORRECT
ANSWER No, the capacity of a minor to consent to treatment for drug or
alcohol abuse does not include the capacity to refuse treatment for these issues
when a parent has given consent (p. 113 of 2015 regs)
What goes into child abuse report? - CORRECT ANSWER name, age, address of
child, name, home address of parent, whereabouts of child, nature and extent of
abuse or neglect, info on previous abuse or neglect, any info on cause or identity
of perpetrator
Who is a mandated report of child abuse / neglect? - CORRECT ANSWER
educators, human service workers, health practitioners (employees of state
agencies have broader role, reporting all abuse regardless of victim's age or
perpetrator status (alive or dead)
What is a vulnerable adult? - CORRECT ANSWER lacks the physical or mental
capacity to provide for the adult's daily needs
What is neglect of a vulnerable adult? - CORRECT ANSWER willful deprivation
of adequate food, clothing essential medical care or habiitative therapy, shelter, or
supervision
What is self-neglect? - CORRECT ANSWER inability to provide self with services
that are necessary for physical and mental health, without which impairs or threatens
well-being
