LSP Ethics & Professional Practice 2

Question 1

What is the psychologist's obligation regarding record keeping?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining accurate, current, and secure clinical records for a specified retention period as required by law and ethics

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Records are optional in private practice

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Only assessment results need to be documented

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Records can be destroyed immediately after therapy ends

Question 2

What should a psychologist do when they recognize signs of professional impairment in themselves?

Accepted Answer

Seek appropriate support, limit or suspend practice activities that may be affected, and consult with colleagues

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Continue practicing and hope the impairment resolves

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Increase their caseload to stay busy

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Transfer all clients without explanation

Question 3

What is cultural competence in psychological practice?

Accepted Answer

The ability to work effectively with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds by understanding and respecting cultural differences

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Speaking multiple languages

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Having traveled to many countries

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Only treating clients from one's own cultural background

Question 4

What is the ethical principle of beneficence in psychology?

Accepted Answer

The obligation to act in the best interest of clients and to maximize benefits while minimizing harm

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The requirement to charge fair fees

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The duty to share research findings

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The obligation to testify in court

Question 5

What are the ethical considerations for telepsychology?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring confidentiality of electronic communications, verifying client identity, knowing licensing laws for the client's location, and obtaining informed consent for the medium

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There are no special ethical considerations for telepsychology

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Only the psychologist's home state laws apply

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Telepsychology has the same requirements as in-person practice

Question 6

What is the ethical obligation regarding termination of therapy?

Accepted Answer

Psychologists must provide appropriate termination and referrals when treatment is no longer needed or beneficial, avoiding abandonment

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Psychologists can end therapy at any time without notice

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Termination planning is optional

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Only clients can initiate termination