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58 Cards in this Set
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How many years must licensees keep records of continuing education achievements ? |
Four |
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Does the board maintain education files for licensees? |
No |
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At biennial license renewal the licensee attests that the CEC’s are satisfied, but keeps all documentation to themselves. True/false |
True |
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The board audits a random number of renewal applications. If audited what does a licensee have to do? |
1) complete a continuing education report form 2) provide copies of certificates and documentation |
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How long must you keep records after last service date? |
7 years of adult |
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How long do you keep records after last date of service for a child? |
3 years after age of majority or 7 years after last date of service - which ever is longer |
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If asked to use a test that has not been validated for a person with a particular disability what do you do? |
Obtain legal advice on relevant legal requirements regarding the administration and use of the test |
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Which APA principles of the ethics code have to do with minimizing harm through accuracy and honesty? |
Integrity |
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What are the 5 general principles of the APA ethics code? |
Beneficence and non-maleficence Fidelity and responsibility Integrity Justice Respect for others rights and dignity |
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What are the 4 sections of the ethics code? |
Introduction and applicability Preamble General principles Ethical standards |
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What are the 4 sections of the ethics code? |
Introduction and applicability Preamble General principles Ethical standards |
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Which section of the ethics code are aspirational and non-enforceable? |
Preamble General principles |
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Which sections of the ethics code are mandatory and enforceable? |
The ethical standards |
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Define the general principle of beneficence and non maleficence |
Benefit those with whom I work Do no harm (includes colleagues, animals, clients etc) Guard against factors that could lead to the misuse of my influence Awareness of own physical and mental health |
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Define principle B of the APA’s guiding principles Fidelity and Responsibility |
Create and maintain trustworthy relationships with others Accept and uphold the professional and scientific responsibilities of the profession Consult Be conserved about the ethical compliance if colleagues Strive to do pro bono work |
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Define principle C Integrity |
Promote Truthfulness, honesty, accuracy, clarity |
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Define principle D Justice |
Fairness and justice entitled all persons access to and benefit from contributions of psychology of equal quality. Precautions are taken to know and manage bias, competence etc. |
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Define principle E Respect for people’s rights and dignity. |
Psychologists are aware of and respect differences |
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In order to be charged with malpractice a psychologist must be shown to have done what? |
Behaved in a way that caused demonstrable injury |
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In order to be charged with malpractice a psychologist must be shown to have done what? |
Behaved in a way that caused demonstrable injury |
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Records of psychologists include 14 pieces of information. What? |
Identifying Info Contact Fees and billing information If appropriate guardianship/conservator status Informed consent/assent Waivers of confidentiality/ release of info waivers Documentation of mandated disclosure of confidential information Date/time/duration of session Type of service offered Nature of intervention (in person, phone, email, referral) Background/health/developmental history Formal or informal assessment of client status Diagnosis/complaint/request for service Plan for services |
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Do you always need to obtain consent for assessment? |
No. Not when testing is part of routine educational, organizational, or institutional activity or is mandated by law. |
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What is included as test data? |
Raw and scaled scored Psychologist Notes Audio recording Client answers |
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If an examinee is court ordered to participate an an assessment and won’t what should you do? |
Can conduct the examination over objection of examinee Can postpone eval.advise examinee to contact attorney and notify the retaining party about examiners ubwillingness to proceed. |
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If the board finds a psychologist impaired what can they do? |
1) require you to submit to examination by licensed person 2) obtain records relating to your incapacity 3) refer you to Impaired Colleague Assistance Program to establish diagnosis , prognosis and treatment 4) require a rehabilitation program 5)impose disciplinary sanctions |
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A board can revoke or refuse a license or discipline someone for what? 9 |
Using deception to get degree or pass EPPP Conviction of a felony Working under an assumed name Not paying child support Defaulting on student loans Being a poor business operator Substance use/abuse Breaking any if the APA ethics rules/Georgia laws of practice Helping an unlicensed person work as though licensed |
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What is the Belmont report? |
It is a document created by several government agencies that highlights 3 ethical principles. IRB committees use it to determine whether a proposed research study is ethical. |
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Three ethical principles are highlighted in the Belmont report - which are they? |
Beneficence and non- maleficence Justice Respect for persons and dignity |
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Georgia psychologists who practice telepsychology are regulated by...? |
Georgia State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Rules for the Practice of Tekepsychology |
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A psychologist commits what crime when he/she engages in sexual contact with a client? |
Sexual assault |
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A psychologist commits what crime when he/she engages in sexual contact with a client? |
Sexual assault |
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A psychologist convicted of sexual assault of an adult gets what punishment? |
1-25 years in jail Up to $100,000.00 fine |
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A psychologist commits what crime when he/she engages in sexual contact with a client? |
Sexual assault |
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A psychologist convicted of sexual assault of an adult gets what punishment? |
1-25 years in jail Up to $100,000.00 fine |
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A psychologist convicted of sexual assault on a minor gets what punishment? |
Not less than 25-50 years in jail. |
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In Georgia rule 16-6-5.1 what does sexual contact mean? |
Any contact involving intimate parts for the purpose of sexual gratification. |
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True or false - consent of victim is a defense to a prosecution for code 16-6-5.1? |
False - clients cannot consent. |
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What is the primary value underlying the existence of the Ethical principles? |
The advancement and protection of the welfare of the patients and clients of psychologists |
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Describe 43-39-16. - Privileged communications |
Confidential relations and communications between a licensed psychologist and client are placed upon the same basis as those provided by law between attribu and client |
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Georgia mandated reporting law applies to which populations? |
Disabled adults Elder persons Children |
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What does ICAP stand for? |
Impaired Colleague Assistance Program |
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Do you always need to obtain consent for assessment? |
Not when testing is part of routine educational institutional or organizational activity or is mandated by law |
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How do psychologists show competence in telepsychology? |
Assess professional and technological competence Stay up to date with evidence based practices for best practice Assess clients ability to engage in and understand risk versus benefit of telepsychology Pay attention to diversity issues Access relevant emergency resources when necessary |
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If licensee has committed a felony, what does the board consider before revocation? |
Seriousness of felony Relationship of felony to occupation Age of person at time of felony How long ago Circumstances around the felony Evidence of rehabilitation |
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If licensee does not notify the board within ten days of conviction if felony what happens? |
License revoked |
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When clinical psychological services are rendered what role is expected of the supervising psychologist to the supervise? |
Take part in intake Make diagnosis Approve of and co-sign treatment plan |
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When assessment services are rendered, what role must a supervising psychologist play? |
Select tests Interpret tests Interview or. When diagnosis is warranted Approve and sign report |
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Penalty for practicing without a license? |
No less than $100.00 and no more than $l,000.00 Guilty of a misdemeanor 12 months or less in jail |
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Who is allowed to practice psychology without a license in Georgia? |
Certified school psychologist Dr of psychology in a research lab, college or university Postdoc may practice with supervision An individual licensed in another state
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Who is allowed to practice psychology without a license in Georgia? |
Certified school psychologist Dr of psychology in a research lab, college or university Postdoc may practice with supervision An individual licensed in another state
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A health service psychologist can issue a psychologists order to whom? |
Nurse (RN or LPN) |
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What does psychological testing mean? |
Measure : cognition, personality, neuropsychological functioning
Evaluate/diagnosis: Mental/nervous disorders, organic brain disorders including brain damage |
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What does psychological testing mean? |
Measure : cognition, personality, neuropsychological functioning
Evaluate/diagnosis: Mental/nervous disorders, organic brain disorders including brain damage |
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What does neuropsychological functioning mean? |
Sensory motor Attention Concentration Visual spatial reasoning Executive functioning Memory Language Abstraction Problem solving Personality |
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In Georgia a psychologist may execute a certificate that does what? |
That the psychologist has personally examined someone in the last 48 hours and found the person to be mentally ill and requiring involuntary yrearment |
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In Georgia a psychologist may execute a certificate that does what? |
That the psychologist has personally examined someone in the last 48 hours and found the person to be mentally ill and requiring involuntary yrearment |
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How long does the certificate last? |
7 days |
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What does a peace officer do in receipt of a psychologists certificate |
Within 72 hours they shall make diligent efforts to take the person into custody and nearest available emergency receiving facility |
