ASPPB Clinical Supervision 3

Question 1

A supervisee becomes romantically involved with a former client six months after termination. The supervisor becomes aware of this. What is the MOST appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Address the ethical violation in supervision and consider reporting to the licensing board

Answer

Post-termination romantic relationships violate most ethics codes and must be addressed in supervision, with potential reporting to the licensing board.

Question 2

Which statement BEST describes the distinction between supervision and consultation?

Accepted Answer

Supervision involves hierarchical authority and accountability; consultation is collegial and non-evaluative

Answer

Supervision entails authority, evaluation, and legal accountability for supervisee work, while consultation is a collegial exchange without hierarchical accountability.

Question 3

A supervisee's theoretical orientation differs significantly from the supervisor's. The MOST ethical response by the supervisor is to:

Accepted Answer

Expose the supervisee to multiple orientations while respecting evidence-based practice

Answer

Effective supervision exposes supervisees to diverse orientations while ensuring evidence-based, competent client care regardless of theoretical preference.

Question 4

The EPPP blueprint includes clinical supervision as a competency area primarily because:

Accepted Answer

Psychologists are expected to provide and receive competent supervision throughout their careers

Answer

The EPPP includes supervision competencies because licensed psychologists are expected to be both recipients and providers of competent clinical supervision throughout their careers.

Question 5

When addressing a supervisee's countertransference toward a specific client, the supervisor should PRIMARILY:

Accepted Answer

Use the countertransference as data to inform clinical work while maintaining supervisory boundaries

Answer

Supervisors address countertransference as clinically relevant data while maintaining supervisory role boundaries, not providing therapy to the supervisee.

(ASPPB) Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards Practice Test

(ASPPB) Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards Practice Test

ASPPB Clinical Supervision 3