Ecological Systems Theory1 Points Ethical Dilemma

Question 1

1. 
   
   In addition to the APA Code, the following are useful to help navigate ethical dilemmas related to cultural competence:

   	a.	APA Practice Guidelines
   	b.	Consulting with a peer or supervisor
   	c.	Engaging in our own personal therapy
   	d.	All of the above

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Question 2

1. 
   
   Research on self-care suggests that:

   	a.	Early career psychologists are more vulnerable to lack of self-care than seasoned psychologists.
   	b.	Older psychologists are more prone to poor self-care than are younger psychologists.
   	c.	Many psychologists reported practicing while distressed, but the majority did not understand that it was unethical to do so.
   	d.	Many psychologists reported practicing while distressed, and most also understood that it was not ethical to do so.

1 points

Question 3

1. 
   
   The concept of understanding how the combined effect of a person’s multiple cultural identities impact on privilege and discrimination and is referred to as:

   	a.	Intersectionality
   	b.	Multicultural psychology
   	c.	Biopsychosocial model
   	d.	Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory

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Question 4

1. 
   
   Microaggressions are:

   	a.	Explicit, conscious, intentional acts
   	b.	Hidden, unconscious, unintentional acts
   	c.	Both A and B
   	d.	Neither A nor B

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Question 5

1. 
   
   The primary purpose of state licensing boards is to:

   	a.	Verify the educational requirements of psychologist licensees
   	b.	Discipline psychologists who violate licensure rules and regulations
   	c.	Identify empirically supported intervention and assessment treatment approaches
   	d.	Serve and protect consumers of psychological services

1 points

Question 6

1. 
   
   Which of the following would typically NOT be a risk factor for compassion fatigue?

   	a.	Having a caseload of clients of different ethnicities and cultures
   	b.	Working with clients who have experienced severe trauma
   	c.	Experiencing divorce and/or death of a loved one in one’s personal life
   	d.	Unhealthy coping behaviors (smoking, drinking, using substances)

1 points

Question 7

1. 
   
   When a psychologist is found to have grossly violated the APA Ethics Code, which of the following organizations can revoke that psychologist’s license?

   	a.	The American Psychological Association
   	b.	The State / territory psychology association in which the psychologist resides
   	c.	The State / territory psychology board in which the psychologist resides
   	d.	All the above

1 points

Question 8

1. 
   
   When asked to work with a client from a culture with whom one is not culturally competent, which of the following is acceptable?

   	a.	During a crisis or emergency, when a more culturally trained provider is not available.
   	b.	Seeking concurrent supervision and training specific to the client’s culture.
   	c.	Making a referral to an appropriate provider
   	d.	All of the above

1 points

Question 9

1. 
   
   The APA Ethics Code is designed to be:

   	a.	Broad because the Code must be updated each year.
   	b.	Broad, to ensure that the diverse settings and roles of all psychologists are addressed in some way.
   	c.	Very specific to ensure that all possible areas of ethical uncertainly are addressed.
   	d.	Very specific to align with state licensure rules and regulations.

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Question 10

1. 
   
   Which of the following is most true about self-care and personal problems for psychologists?

   	a.	It is not addressed in the Code, but common-sense dictates that it is important for being a great practitioner.
   	b.	It is addressed in the Principles, but not the Standards.
   	c.	It is specifically addressed in the Standards
   	d.	None of the above.