ASPPB Ethical Standards & Professional Conduct 2

Question 1

A psychologist discovers mid-treatment that a new client is the ex-spouse of a current client. What is the most ethically appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Assess the potential for conflict of interest and consult before proceeding

Answer

APA ethics require psychologists to assess conflicts of interest and consult when dual relationships arise unexpectedly during treatment.

Question 2

Under the APA Ethics Code, when is it permissible for a psychologist to disclose confidential information without client consent to protect a third party?

Accepted Answer

Only when the threat is serious, credible, and imminent

Answer

The duty to protect third parties is triggered only when a threat is serious, credible, and imminent, consistent with Tarasoff-influenced ethical standards.

Question 3

A psychologist providing telepsychology services to a client who has moved to another state must primarily ensure:

Accepted Answer

Compliance with licensure laws in the client's new state

Answer

Practicing across state lines without appropriate licensure violates both ethical standards and legal requirements governing telepsychology.

Question 4

Which situation best illustrates the ethical principle of nonmaleficence in psychological practice?

Accepted Answer

Refraining from using an assessment tool with known cultural bias on a diverse client

Answer

Nonmaleficence requires avoiding harm, including refraining from using biased instruments that could produce harmful or invalid results for diverse clients.

Question 5

A supervisee discloses to their supervisor that they falsified data in a case note. The supervisor's ethical obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Address the misconduct directly and report per organizational and legal requirements

Answer

Supervisors bear ethical responsibility for supervisee conduct and must address misconduct through appropriate channels per APA and licensing board standards.

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ASPPB Ethical Standards & Professional Conduct 2