Working With Children and Families

Question 1

Name at least 3 of the ethical codes of practice that all registered psychologists must adhere to:

Answer 1

Respect for dignity; responsible caring; integrity of relationships; social justice; confidentiality

Question 2

Which ethical code of practice suggests that a registered psychologist must have boundaries, respect other’s worldviews and avoid biases?

Answer 2

Respect for dignity

Question 3

Which ethical code of practice suggests that a registered psychologist must have self-awareness, acknowledge limits and avoid negative labelling?

Answer 3

Responsible caring

Question 4

Which ethical code of practice suggests a registered psychologist must NOT have any relationship with a client at any point?

Answer 4

Integrity of relationships

Question 5

Which ethical code of practice suggests that a registered psychologist has a moral duty to warn wider society about potential harm?

Answer 5

Social justice

Question 6

The ethical code of confidentiality states that clients have a right to know where their information is being used. In which circumstance might confidentiality might be broken?

Answer 6

If the patient is at risk of harming others or self

Question 7

Which Act in New Zealand ensures that at-risk patients are assessed and treated (usually after consultation with families)?

Answer 7

The Mental Health Act

Question 8

There is no legal requirement for anyone, including those 18 and over, to take action against any harm to a child in their household: true or false?

Answer 8

False (anyone over the age of 18 must take reasonable steps to protect a child being harmed)

Question 9

Oranga Tamariki may take family matters to court as a final resort, if the safety of child is at serious risk: true or false?

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Why must parents generally be involved in the psychological treatment and assessment of their child, even when their child is the client?

Answer 10

Children are minors

Question 11

In which case might a child’s sex cause biases in being treated?

Answer 11

Some disorders are more prevalent in a certain sex

Question 12

Name 3 important skills for psychologists to have when examining a child for a psychological disorder?

Answer 12

Preparation, paying attention, introducing self, engaging with a child’s needs, explaining implications, flexibility, self-awareness, allowing criticism

Question 13

Why might have small celebrations for a child’s treatment milestones be beneficial for the child?

Answer 13

Children are reward-oriented

Question 14

In what 2 ways might a child be clinically assessed?

Answer 14

Interviews. Neuropsychological testing.

Question 15

When formulating a case, it is important to:

Answer 15

Provide context of the family.