LSP Ethics & Professional Standards 4

Question 1

A psychologist is approached by a former supervisee who is now a licensed colleague requesting therapy. What is the primary ethical concern?

Accepted Answer

The prior professional relationship creates a role conflict that may impair objectivity and therapeutic efficacy

Answer

A prior evaluative relationship (supervisor-supervisee) creates a power dynamic and role conflict that may compromise the therapist's objectivity and the client's ability to freely engage in therapy.

Question 2

A psychologist is presenting research findings at a conference and realizes a co-author fabricated data in one of the supporting studies. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the fabrication to conference organizers and relevant institutions

Answer

Research fraud must be disclosed to relevant parties; concealing or minimizing scientific misconduct violates the APA Ethics Code's standards of integrity and honesty.

Question 3

When psychologists use assessment instruments, APA standards require that they:

Accepted Answer

Select instruments based on current research support and appropriateness for the individual

Answer

Standard 9.02 requires that psychologists use assessments that have established reliability and validity for the specific populations and purposes for which they are used.

Question 4

A psychologist working with a terminally ill client learns the client has made a detailed plan to end their life using legally obtained means under their state's Death with Dignity Act. Ethically, the psychologist should:

Accepted Answer

Explore the client's decision-making capacity and document their assessment

Answer

Where legal, aid-in-dying decisions by a competent individual require the psychologist to assess and document decision-making capacity, respect autonomy, and provide support without violating the law.

Question 5

A psychologist's client, who is being treated for depression, asks for a copy of their psychological test raw data. The psychologist's best course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Release the raw data to another qualified professional designated by the client

Answer

Standard 9.04 requires psychologists to release test data to persons identified by the client in a release, but they may decline direct client release when it could cause harm or when the data includes protected test materials.

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LSP Ethics & Professional Standards 4