Practice Questions Flashcards
(62 cards)
1
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- Which of the reasons below is NOT one of the facets of psychological practice (according to the Act)?
a) Counseling someone for help with anxiety problems
b) Helping an organization with group motivation
c) Assessment and testing of personality disorders
d) Rendering opinions to schools about student achievement
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b) Helping an organization with group motivation
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- A client tells you that she is planning to help her terminally ill brother by euthanizing him next week. You should:
a) Report the plan to the authorities
b) Tell the client to weigh the risks versus benefits of the plan
c) Remain silent due to the therapist-client confidentiality
d) Tell a colleague and ask him to make a report to the police
A
a) Report the plan to the authorities
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- Dr. Kligerman has direct supervisory responsibility for a psychology resident. How many hours per week of supervision is required?
a) 0.5
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
A
c) 2
4
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- Dr. Zahn’s license is suspended by the Board. Who must be notified?
a) All of Dr. Zahn’s former clients
b) All of Dr. Zahn’s co-workers at her clinic
c) All other licensed psychologists in the same county
d) All of the interns obtaining supervision for licensure under Dr. Zahn
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d) All of the interns obtaining supervision for licensure under Dr. Zahn
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- In the course of treating a child, you become convinced that the child is a victim of sexual abuse. You should contact:
a) Committee on Crimes and Delinquency
b) Department of Public Welfare
c) Department of Health
d) The State Attorney General
A
b) Department of Public Welfare
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- A client tells you that he helped his terminally ill mother by euthanizing her last year. You should:
a) Report the client to the police
b) Convince the client to report it to the police
c) Remain silent due to therapist-client confidentiality
d) Tell a colleague and ask him to make a report to the police
A
c) Remain silent due to therapist-client confidentiality
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- Dr. Wren LCSE and Dr. Rhodes Psy.D. want to incorporate. What must they submit to the board for approval?
a) They must submit a letter requesting approval of their incorporation
b) They must submit copies of both doctors current licenses
c) The name of their incorporation
d) A copy of their employee handbook
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c) The name of their incorporation
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- Under what circumstance may a psychologist give his client records to the Board if subpoenaed during an investigation?
a) With consent of the client or a court order
b) If the client’s records are at least 2 years
c) If testing results are destroyed
d) If the psychologist is found guilty of unlawful practice
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a) With consent of the client or a court order
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- If a psychologist who is also licensed in another state has that other license revoked, the Board may:
a) Suspend the license
b) Ask the attorney general to investigate
c) Issue a fine of $500
d) Review all client records
A
a) Suspend the license
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- Dr. Powers has direct supervisory responsibilities for a psychology resident. How many hours per week of supervision is required?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
A
b) 2
11
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How many days does a psychologist have to report a change of address to the Board?
a) 2
b) 10
c) 14
d) 30
A
b) 10
12
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- A 12-month internship is 40 hours per week, and offers 25% face-to-face client time, 50% research, and 20% didactic. Does this meet licensing criteria and why?
a) No, because 25% is not enough client time
b) Yes, because the internship is full time for a year
c) No, because research should not be more than 25%
d) Yes, 20% is enough didactic
A
c) No, because research should not be more than 25%
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- Dr. Schmidt M.D. and Dr. Smith Psy.D. want to incorporate. Are they allowed?
a) Yes, with approval from the Board
b) Yes, if they are both currently licensed
c) No, because they are not both psychologists
d) No, because it would be a mixed practice
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a) Yes, with approval from the Board
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- Under what circumstances may the Board immediately revoke a psychologist’s license?
a) Releasing client records without the client’s permission
b) A sexual relationship with a current client
c) Conviction of a felony for manufacturing illegal drugs
d) Failure to act results in the suicide of a client
A
c) Conviction of a felony for manufacturing illegal drugs
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- Dr. Thompson is a school psychologist who works at a public middle school. She can engage in private practice of psychologist in what circumstances?
a) All circumstances
b) Dr. Thompson holds a certificate as an Educational Specialist I or II
c) If the client is under 18
d) If it is volunteer work at a nonprofit organization
e) if the client is not a student at Dr. Thompson’s school
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b) Dr. Thompson holds a certificate as an Educational Specialist I or II
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Dr. Andersen notices an ad placed by Dr. Brigs in the newspaper regarding treatment by EMDR. Dr. Andersen knows that Dr. Brigs has never been trained in EMDR. Dr. Andersen should immediately:
a) Report this to the Board
b) Tell Dr. Brigs that this may be unethical
c) File a complaint with the Pennsylvania Psychological Association
d) Contact the newspaper and tell them to pull the ad
e) Dr. Andersen should not get involved
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b) Tell Dr. Brigs that this may be unethical
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- If the administrator of a mental health facility becomes aware that a staff psychologist is addicted to controlled drugs, the administrator must:
a) Make a report to the Board
b) Fine the psychologist $1000
c) Examine the psychologist’s patients to ensure their treatment was not compromised
d) Report the psychologist to the police
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a) Make a report to the Board
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- How many contact hours are required per biennium?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 30
d) 40
A
c) 30
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- Which of the following is the main reason for the Act?
a) To promote the field of psychology
b) To protect psychologists from legal problems
c) To protect the public from unqualified psychologists
d) To give the public easier access to psychologist
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c) To protect the public from unqualified psychologists
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- Dr. Zhang graduated from an accredited psychology program 3 years ago and is independently practicing psychology, but has never gotten licensed. The penalty for this first offense is:
a) Up to $1000 fine and up to 6 months in jail
b) At least $1000 fine and at least 6 months in hail
c) Up to $2000 fine and up to 12 months in jail
d) At least $2000 fine and at least 12 months in jail
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a) Up to $1000 fine and up to 6 months in jail
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- According to the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology, child abuse, includes all of the following, EXCEPT:
a) A recent failure to act that causes non accidental serious physical injury to a child
b) Creating an imminent risk of serious physical injury to a child, but the child is not harmed
c) An act that causes accidental mental injury to a child
d) Failure to provide adequate medical care that endangers a child’s life or development
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c) An act that causes accidental mental injury to a child
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- Which of the following may a supervisor do to a supervisee?
a) Administer minimal psychotherapy to the supervisee as needed
b) Observe the resident’s client/patient sessions
c) Accept hockey season tickets from the supervisee
d) Insist that the supervisee work for more than 4 hours per week
A
b) Observe the resident’s client/patient sessions
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- A psychologist is convicted of a felony in state court. The Board may:
a) Suspend the license
b) Levy a fine of $500 and demand restitution
c) Issue a private reprimand in writing
d) File complaint with the PA Psychological Association
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a) Suspend the license
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- Two new psychology graduates have been hired to work at a local private institution, but they need supervision. They ask Dr. Jackson, who was one of their professors at a nearby university, if he will supervise them. Dr. Jackson should say:
a) No, you should find a psychologist who works at your institution
b) Yes, because you were both such great students
c) Yes, if you will enter into a contract with me and pay me
d) No, because I have only had my license for 3 years
A
a) No, you should find a psychologist who works at your institution
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22. A client you have been seeing says they have financial problems and can only pay half price. You may do what:
a) Tell the client they should pay your fee anyway
b) Refer them to a friend who will accept the rate and give you a referral fee
c) Tell them to see a social worker because no psychologist will accept that rate
d) Give your client a list of other therapists who may accept a reduced fee
d) Give your client a list of other therapists who may accept a reduced fee
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23. A psychologist may not do substance abuse counseling if:
a) He is in recovery from substance abuse himself
b) He is not qualified to do so by education and training
c) He is supervising a psychology trainee
d) He is working in a group practice comprised only of licensed psychologists
b) He is not qualified to do so by education and training
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24. In which case is the client clearly in charge of treatment?
a) A 14-year-old ward of the court
b) Someone who is not able to consent by virtue of mental incapacity
c) An organization is paying for an employee's counseling
d) A 19-year-old financially supported by her parents
d) A 19-year-old financially supported by her parents
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25. You must keep your client's records for how long?
a) As long as you are treating the client
b) Until they see another therapist
c) For 2 years
d) For 5 years
d) For 5 years
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36. You must keep the following information about your clients in your record, EXCEPT:
a) Notation and results of formal consultation with other providers
b) Treatment provided by previous therapist
c) Test results
d) Authorization for release of information
b) Treatment provided by previous therapist
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27. Which of the following applies to the animals being used as research subjects?
a) Can only be acquired if they are first certified to be free of disease
b) Must be seen by a vet if they are infected with a virus
c) They must be acquired according to federal regulations
d) Must be kept in a cage free environment
c) They must be acquired according to federal regulations
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28. Dr. Freco's license has been revoked due to misconduct. He can reapply:
a) After 2 years
b) After 5 years
c) After 10 years
d) Never
b) After 5 years
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28. You administer a test to a bipolar male patient, but the test manual only has results for female schizophrenics. You should:
a) Tell the patient that the results are invalid and retest them using a different test
b) Give the results based on the test manual anyway
c) Explain the limitations of the test results to the patient
d) Interpret only the answers that match your clinical observations
c) Explain the limitations of the test results to the patient
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30. When giving test results to a client, you must:
a) Withhold the results if sharing them may be detrimental to the client
b) Provide the results to the family members as well
c) Supply the client with all materials used, including test questions
d) Explain the results in language that the client can understand
d) Explain the results in language that the client can understand
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2. You are treating a child and you have become convinced they have been sexually exploited. What are you required to do?
a) Contact the Department of Public Welfare
b) Speak to the child's guardian
c) Investigate the issue by speaking with other adults in the child's life such as teachers
d) Contact the Department of Health
a) Contact the Department of Public Welfare
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3. Which of the following is NOT a disciplinary option for a psychologist who had sexual intimacies with a former client?
a) Suspend the psychologist's license
b) Place the psychologist into an impaired professional program
c) Revoke the psychologist license
d) Fine the psychologist
b) Place the psychologist into an impaired professional program
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4. An applicant who has been deemed ineligible to take the licensure examinations in the state of Pennsylvania should:
a) apply for a license in another state
b) Take a class on Pennsylvania psychology law
c) Turn in recommendation letters from colleagues or professors to the board
d) Correct the causes for ineligibility or file for reconsideration
d) Correct the causes for ineligibility or file for reconsideration
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5. You are working with a particularly challenging client and you want to bring in a psychologist from another state to work with the client for one week of intensive care. Is this allowed?
a) No, because they are not licensed in PA
b) Yes, if they stay for less than 2 weeks/14 days
c) No, unless they are on the registry of out-of-state approved providers
d) Yes, if they get written permission from the Board
b) Yes, if they stay for less than 2 weeks/14 days
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6. If a supervising psychologist does not have time to do all the mandatory hours of supervision one week, than a delegated supervisor can do supervision under what circumstances:
a) They provide no more than 1 hour of supervision
b) You cannot use a delegated supervisor
c) There is no need for a delegated supervisor as a few hours of missed supervision is no big deal
d) A delegated supervisor can do an unlimited amount of supervision for that week
a) They provide no more than 1 hour of supervision
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7. A Psychologist gets married and legally changes their name. How many days do they have to report this to the Board?
a) 2
b) 6
c) 10
d) 30
c) 10
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8. A psychology practice may perform substance abuse counseling under what conditions:
a) They have received an additional license from the Board from this service
b) Psychology trainees do not perform substance abuse counseling
c) The psychologist has had adequate training in this area
d) Psychology practices may never perform substance abuse counseling
c) The psychologist has had adequate training in this area
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9. As a supervisor of a psychology trainee employee you are responsible for:
a) Recruiting clients for the employee
b) Setting up ongoing training for the employee
c) Letting the employee's clients know that you supervise the employee
d) Making sure the employee has no more than 10 clients at one time
c) Letting the employee's clients know that you supervise the employee
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5. There has been a massive natural disaster and hundreds of people have been traumatized. The World Health Organization wants to bring in out-of-state psychologists to help the victims. Is this allowed, and why?
a) No, because they are not licensed in PA
b) No, unless they are on the registry of out-of-state approved providers
c) Yes, if they are also licensed in PA
d) Yes, if they stay for less than 6 months with written permission
d) Yes, if they stay for less than 6 months with written permission
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11. A psychologist may reveal confidential information about a client when:
a) The psychologist believes the client is serious about harming another person
b) When the psychologist is under investigation for malpractice
c) When a client has admitted to a violent crime committed in the past
d) Once the client has ended treatment or moved to another practice
a) The psychologist believes the client is serious about harming another person
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12. Dr. Thompson is a school psychologist who works at a public middle school. She can engage in private practice of psychology in what circumstances?
a) As long as she is still working in the school
b) All clients over 18
c) She discloses to clients the school at which she works
d) If it is volunteer work at a non profit organization
a) As long as she is still working in the school
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13. A human research participant in psychological research is said to be a "minimal risk" when:
(a) The study promises to provide treatment or financial compensation for any adverse effects from the study
b) They can adequately explain the research and how their participant will help
c) They do not know that they are participating in research
d) When risk is no greater to the participant than daily life
d) When risk is no greater to the participant than daily life
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Dr. Rink is currently licensed in California. He is moving to Pennsylvania and would like to set-up practice. The Board will:
a) Likely grant Dr. Rink a license because he is currently licensed in another state with similar standards to Pennsylvania
b) Require Dr. Rink to take the licensing exam for the state of Pennsylvania
c) Require Dr. Rink to shadow a psychologist currently licensed in Pennsylvania to learn the psychology rules of Pennsylvania
d) Dr. Rink's license will automatically transfer to Pennsylvania
a) Likely grant Dr. Rink a license because he is currently licensed in another state with similar standards to Pennsylvania
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16. Which of the following is NOT one of the main reasons for the Act?
a) To protect the public from unauthorized psychologist
b) To protect the public from unqualified psychologist
c) To promote the field of psychology
d) To help regulate unprofessional behavior by psychologists
c) To promote the field of psychology
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17. Dr. Porter maintained a practice in Pennsylvania for several years. He has since decided to pursue a new business venture with his wife. He no longer has a Pennsylvania license but is continuing to work online with a few of his client. The penalty for this offense is:
a) Up to $2500 fine or up to 6 months in jail
b) Up to $1000 fine or up to 6 months in jail
c) Up to $2500 fine and up to 12 months in jail
d) At least $5000 fine or at least 6 months in jail
b) Up to $1000 fine or up to 6 months in jail
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18. A psychologist whose license has been surrendered or revoked must notify all current clients within how many days?
a) 7
b) 15
c) 30
d) 60
c) 30
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19. To be considered for admission to the examination for licensure a psychologist must submit to the Board all EXCEPT:
a) A drug test taken within 10 days
b) Transcripts of graduate work from an accredited university
c) Internship verification
d) A background check completed by the Pennsylvania State Police within the last 90 days
a) A drug test taken within 10 days
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20. The Board may refuse a license or suspend a license for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
a) Being convicted of a felony in any state
b) Not being able to practice psychology safely due to illness
c) Coercing clients
d) There are too many psychologists in the area already
d) There are too many psychologists in the area already
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21. A psychologist who failed to register biennially with the Board for renewal of their license must:
a) Must pay a late fee
b) Must pay a late fee and a fee for each month they practiced unlicensed
c) Retake the licensing exams
d) Retake just the Pennsylvania Psychology Laws Exam
b) Must pay a late fee and a fee for each month they practiced unlicensed
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22. Sarah just completed her graduate work and is getting ready to complete her postdoctoral supervised experience. Sarah wants to complete her supervised experience at 2 different sites. She can do this if:
a) The experience is obtained from each site for a minimum of 6 months
b) If she completes 1,600 hours of experience between the 2 sites
c) If 60% of her hours are obtained performing diagnosis, assessment, therapy, and supervision
d) As long as she is supervised by the same person at both sites
a) The experience is obtained from each site for a minimum of 6 months
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15. You are treating a minor client who suddenly died and you believe it was from child abuse. You must:
a) Notify hospital where the child was treated
b) Notify the Department of Health
c) Notify the coroner of the county
d) Notify the parents
c) Notify the coroner of the county
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23. Dr. Zhang completed his graduate work at a university in China. He is now moving to Pennsylvania where he would like to be licensed. Dr. Zhang can be licensed in Pennsylvania if:
a) He has practiced for at least 10 years
b) His degree can be deemed equivalent to one earned by an accredited university
c) He passes the Pennsylvania licensing exam
d) He is endorsed by a psychologist currently licensed in Pennsylvania
b) His degree can be deemed equivalent to one earned by an accredited university
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24. Which of the following is NOT an approved sponsor of continuing education by the Board?
a) American Psychological Association
b) American Medical Association
c) American Academy of Pediatrics
d) An accredited university or college
c) American Academy of Pediatrics
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25. Mrs. Rogers was a client of tours who recently passed away. You may dispose of her records if:
a) You shared them
b) It has been 2 years since you last saw Mrs. Rogers
c) It has. been at least 6 months since you last saw Mrs. Rogers
d) It has been at least 5 years since you last saw Mrs. Rogers
d) It has been at least 5 years since you last saw Mrs. Rogers
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26. Qualified members of other professions may do work of a psychological nature if:
a) The group is guided by quality standards, ethical standards, and requirements for an independent profession
b) The group is a non profit organization
c) The group tells clients they are not licensed psychologists
d) The group undergoes continuing education that is approved by the Board
a) The group is guided by quality standards, ethical standards, and requirements for an independent profession
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27. Under which circumstances may a psychologist operate under a fictitious name?
a) They are a corporation with other psychologists
b) They want their identity to remain secret
c) They are in association with another psychologist in a business form other than a corporation
d) Psychologist may never operate under a fictitious name
c) They are in association with another psychologist in a business form other than a corporation
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28. Brad failed the licensure exam the first time he took the test. What must he do now?
a) Take a prep course for the exam and then retest
b) Update his application and retest within 6 months
c) Wait at least 3 yeas to apply
d) Update his application and retest after 6 months but within 24 months
d) Update his application and retest after 6 months but within 24 months
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29. You have a 16-year old female OCD patient that you administer a test to, but the test manual only has results for adult OCD patients. You should:
a) Use a test for a similar disorder geared towards youth
b) Explain this when you provide the results
c) Get permission from the patient's guardian before using this test
d) Use the results as a guide, but rely ore heavily on your observations of client
b) Explain this when you provide the results
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30. A graduate training in psychology must include all BUT which one of the following:
a) A class in Human Development
b) Practicum and internship experience
c) Instruction in ethics, research design and methodology, statistics and psychometrics
d) Course requirements in specialty areas of psychology
a) A class in Human Development
