Ethics in Assessment, Therapy, Research, and Publication

What is essential when selecting an assessment tool?

• Popularity

• Cost-effectiveness

• Validity and reliability for the specific purpose and population

• Client preference

Which standard emphasizes that psychologists must only use assessment tools they are trained in?

• 9.01

• 9.02

• 9.04

• 9.11

When should psychologists obtain informed consent for assessment?

• After completing the assessment

• Only for clients under 18

• Before beginning the assessment

• Only if the client requests it

What should be included in informed consent for assessments?

• Billing policies only

• Nature and purpose of assessment, limits to confidentiality, and use of results

• Therapist’s personal opinion

• None of the above

According to Standard 9.04, when can raw scores be released?

• To anyone upon request

• Only to the client

• Only to qualified individuals who can interpret them

• Never

Why is maintaining test security important?

• To protect psychologists

• To ensure fair billing

• To preserve test integrity

• To avoid extra work

Which of the following is an example of test misuse?

• Explaining results to the client

• Using scores as the sole basis for school placement

• Using age-appropriate assessments

• Administering in native language

In therapy, informed consent must cover:

• Therapist’s credentials only

• Goals, techniques, risks, and confidentiality limits

• Just the risks

• How much the therapist earns

When working with families, psychologists should:

• Keep everything confidential from all members

• Clarify confidentiality and roles with all parties

• Ignore individual concerns

• Only talk to the parents

In emergencies, psychologists:

• Must always get formal consent

• May offer services without full consent

• Cannot act without IRB approval

• Should wait for paperwork