BCP Ethics and Professional Conduct Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A psychometrist discovers that a test scoring template contains an error that may have affected previous results. What is the most ethical course of action?
Answer: Notify the supervising psychologist and review affected cases
The psychometrist must immediately inform their supervisor and systematically review cases that may have been impacted by the scoring error.
Which principle is MOST directly violated when a psychometrist discusses a client's test performance with a colleague who is not involved in the case?
Answer: Confidentiality
Sharing client information with individuals not involved in the client's care violates the fundamental ethical principle of confidentiality.
A psychometrist is asked by a parent to interpret their child's cognitive test results. What should the psychometrist do?
Answer: Refer the parent to the supervising psychologist for interpretation
Test interpretation falls outside the psychometrist's scope of practice and must be performed by the supervising licensed psychologist.
During test administration, a psychometrist notices the examinee is experiencing significant emotional distress. What is the appropriate ethical response?
Answer: Pause the assessment and consult with the supervising psychologist
When an examinee shows significant distress, the psychometrist should pause testing and seek guidance from the supervising psychologist to prioritize the client's welfare.
A psychometrist realizes they lack adequate training to administer a newly assigned neuropsychological measure. What is the most ethical action?
Answer: Decline the assignment and inform the supervisor of the training gap
Ethical practice requires psychometrists to recognize the limits of their competence and communicate training needs to their supervisor before administering unfamiliar instruments.
Which scenario represents a potential dual relationship that a psychometrist should avoid?
Answer: Testing a neighbor's child as part of a school evaluation at your workplace
Testing someone with whom you have a pre-existing personal relationship creates a dual relationship that could compromise objectivity and professional boundaries.