FREE BCP Ethics and Professional Conduct Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A psychometrist working in a school setting is pressured by an administrator to change test scores so a student qualifies for a specific program. What should the psychometrist do?
Answer: Refuse to alter scores and document the request as an ethical concern
Psychometrists must maintain the integrity of test results and should refuse any request to falsify data, documenting the inappropriate pressure.
What is the primary ethical concern with using photocopied versions of copyrighted test protocols?
Answer: It violates copyright law and may compromise test standardization and security
Using photocopied test materials violates copyright protections and can compromise the standardization and security of the assessment instruments.
A psychometrist completes testing and believes the results do not accurately represent the examinee's true abilities due to the examinee's apparent lack of effort. What is the appropriate action?
Answer: Document observations about effort and motivation and communicate concerns to the supervising psychologist
Observations about examinee effort and engagement must be documented and communicated to the supervising psychologist to ensure proper interpretation of results.
Which of the following represents a boundary violation for a Board Certified Psychometrist?
Answer: Providing test interpretation and diagnostic conclusions directly to an examinee without supervisor involvement
Psychometrists administer and score tests but must not independently provide diagnostic interpretations, as this exceeds their scope of practice.
A psychometrist is storing completed test protocols in an unlocked filing cabinet in a shared office space. Which ethical standard is being violated?
Answer: Confidentiality and secure maintenance of test records
Test records containing sensitive client information must be stored securely to protect confidentiality, requiring locked storage with restricted access.
During a testing session, an examinee discloses that they are experiencing thoughts of self-harm. What is the psychometrist's FIRST obligation?
Answer: Immediately contact the supervising psychologist or appropriate crisis resource
Disclosures of self-harm require immediate action by notifying the supervising psychologist or activating crisis protocols to ensure the examinee's safety.