Maryland (MD) Psychology Jurisprudence Exam Latest Update 2024-2025 770 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
- do's for termination - CORRECT ANSWER: 1 - make referral if in best interest of
client; 2 - terminate by notifying in writing, assist in obaining help from another
- ethics in regard to children - CORRECT ANSWER: 1 - treat minor children or adults
with legal guardians only with appropriate authorization; 2 - take special care to protect children.
2 indicators of impaired competence - CORRECT ANSWER: 1 - shall represent
qualifications accurately and seek assistance if become aware that competence is impaired; 2 - shall not undertake or continue relationship if there ais possibility that
compentence/objectivity could be impaired by: mental emotional physiological
pharmacological or personal problems OR present relatinship with client or if there is a conflict of interest or appearance thereof
- reasons to release client records - CORRECT ANSWER: as permitted or required by
law: 1 - patient request; 2 - child abuse reporting
- advertising Do's - CORRECT ANSWER: 1 - represent accurately qualifications, 2 -
correct others that misrepresent, 3 - identify paid advertising as such
3 aspects of informed consent (general) - CORRECT ANSWER: 1 - appropriate
language, 2 - vary procedure to ensure capacity to consent, provided all the info, knows it is voluntary, can ask questions
- things to include in syllabus - CORRECT ANSWER: 1- subject matter, 2- nature of
course experiences, 3- basis for evaluating performance
4 advertising don'ts - CORRECT ANSWER: 1 - misrepresent affilitation, 2 - claim
membership that asserts qualifications, 3 - make public statements that are false, deceptive fraudulent, misleading, partially disclose facts, or create unjustified expectations of favorable results, 4 - solicit endorsements from clients
- reasons one MUST terminate - CORRECT ANSWER: if it is clear that the client is not
benefitting, multiple relationship develops or is discovered, impaired competency develops, or psychologist is threatened by client or relative
4 requirements of Psych Assoc - CORRECT ANSWER: - must use that title, must
disclose supervisory relationship, psych must take full responsibility, all supervision must be documented
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5 - aspects of research consent, make clear - CORRECT ANSWER: 1 - purpose and
nature as well as costs, 2 - risks and consequences, 3 - purpose and nature of eval, treatment, education or training procedure, 4 - right to withdraw, 5 - notification about any observation, taping, filming
5 aspects of fees and payments, make clear - CORRECT ANSWER: 1 - make advance
financial arrangemtns, 2 - inform about collection procedures, 3 - comply with rules on referrals, 4 - make clear any renumeration in providing referrals, 5 - don't sign insurnace statements unless provided the services yourself
- aspects of therapy, make clear - CORRECT ANSWER: 1 - reasonable expectation, 2
- nature and purpose of testing, reports, consult, 3 - limits of confidentiality, 4 - fees,
billing, collection, 5 - schedules, 6 - termination procedures
- factors board will consider in imposing a financial penalty - CORRECT ANSWER: 1 -
if licensee derived financial benefit; 2 - willfullness; 3 - extent of public harm; 4 - history of previous violations, 5 - mitigating factors presented by licensee; 6 - cost of investigating and prosecuting the case
7 standards of professional competence - CORRECT ANSWER: 1 - limit practice to
competence from education training or experience, 2 - acquire special ed and training to address cultural differences, 3 - avoid unfair discrimination, 4 - use intervention and assessment only when appropriate (supported by reliability, validity, outcomes), 5 - maintain competence through CE, 6 - engage in ongoing consultation and seek more training when developing competence in a new area, 7 - document and maintain appropriate records for professional and scientific work
7 things important in research - CORRECT ANSWER: 1 - dignity and welfare of
subjects, compliance with rules, 2 - responsibility for ethical treatment of subjects by collaborators, employees, 3 - follow rules for animal protection, 4 - comfort, humane treatmen to animals, 5 - make clear nature of participation, costs, obligations, 6 - obtain approvals, 7 - report results accurately
- ways to protect confidentiality - CORRECT ANSWER: 1 - maintain confidentiality; 2 -
explain limits at beginning of treatment; 3 - safeguard information; 4 - release only as permitted or required by law; 5 - obtain written permission for recording interviews; 6 - avoid invasion of privacy by writing only about data relevant; 7 - treat assessment data as confidential;; 8 - obtain consent before presenting info & disguise information when possible
Activities and services - CORRECT ANSWER: Psych services required for training
After a hearing, how does the board convey decision? - CORRECT ANSWER: in
writing, with statement of facts and findings. protects patient confidentiality. mailed to licensee and legal counsel. If no violation, immediately dismissed and records expunged 2 / 4
Board - CORRECT ANSWER: State board of psychology
can minors 16 or older consent? - CORRECT ANSWER: Same as an adult for
psychological treatment by psychologist, physician, or clinic (but not for counselor, social worker)
can other professionals use the term psychologists - CORRECT ANSWER: no, but
they can practice elements of pscyh practice that fall within their own practice licensure
can patients ask to change their medical record - CORRECT ANSWER: yes, need
procedures for this: - does not include deletion. After request, can make the change or refuse to change it (in writing to the patient).
can the Board order rehabilitation? - CORRECT ANSWER: Yes, instead of punitive
action. Can require education, supervision, substance abuse treatment, personal therapy. Committee oversees it. Psychologists can also rself-refer
can the Board require an exam of a psychologist - CORRECT ANSWER: Yes, in
writing, licensee has to comply, waive privilege. Board pays cost. Failure to comply means incompetent
can we share information about treatment of a minor who consented on his/her own
with a parent - CORRECT ANSWER: Can do so, over objection of minor, but not
required to
Can you add witnessses or documents later? - CORRECT ANSWER: Not after the
prehearing conference, or if none, no later than 15 days before the hearing (except for impeachment or rebuttal purposes)
Can you always reactivate an expired license? - CORRECT ANSWER: No, not if more
than 5 years expired. Then reapply.
Can you appeal? - CORRECT ANSWER: Yes, you can seek judicial review
Can you ask for rehearing? - CORRECT ANSWER: Yes, within 10 days, explaining
grounds. Board will respond within 30 days. Does not affect order/decision. As a result of new evidence, can reverse earlier decision and exonerate licensee.
can you disclose medical record without authorization? when? - CORRECT ANSWER:
yes, for purposes of billing, for treatment (another provider), for patient welfare, accredidation and such, coordination of benefits, emergencies, to family members unless the patient has said no, organ donation agencies, etc.
Can you have legal counsel for a hearing? - CORRECT ANSWER: Yes, you can be
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Can you offer advice to neighbors - CORRECT ANSWER: Only in context of clear
professional relationships
can you surrendor your license to avoid sanction? - CORRECT ANSWER: No, unless
the Board asks you to surrendor it.
compliance with board - CORRECT ANSWER: do not intimidate or influence others
that are appearing before the Board
definition of practice of psychology - CORRECT ANSWER: to provide to any person: (i) Any service for compensation involving the application of psychological principles, psychological methods, or psychological procedures for understanding, predicting, or influencing behavior, including the principles that relate to learning, perception, motivation, emotions, organizational relationships, and interpersonal relationships; (ii) Any service for compensation involving the application of psychological methods or psychological procedures for interviewing, counseling, psychotherapy, behavior modification, or hypnosis; or (iii) Any service for compensation involving the application of psychological methods or psychological procedures for constructing, administering, or interpreting tests of mental abilities, neuropsychological functioning, aptitudes, interests, attitudes, personality characteristics, emotions, or motivations.
includes:
(i) diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and amelioration of psychological problems, emotional conditions, or mental conditions of individuals or groups; (ii) assist an individual in acquiring greater human effectiveness or to modify feelings, conditions, attitudes, or behavior that is emotionally, intellectually, or socially ineffectual or maladjusted; and (iii) The use of biofeedback instruments
definition of psychologist - CORRECT ANSWER: "Psychologist" means an individual who practices psychology
disclosure of medical record it only allowed if - CORRECT ANSWER: provided by title or law
Do the ethics only apply to licensed psychologist? - CORRECT ANSWER: No, also
applies to you during the training period, and to others who practice psychology in the state.
Failure to complete CE requirements - CORRECT ANSWER: - do not complete, or do
not comply with audit within 30 days
how do you document disclosures - CORRECT ANSWER: medical record should
include authorization, any action taken in response; any revocation of authorization
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