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| What is a 'reasonable person'? |
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| The prevailing professional judgment of psychologists engaged in similar activities in similar circumstances, given the knowledge the psychologist had or should have had at the time. |
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| Why do we have ethical standards? |
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-To avoid a professional monopoly
-To Educate
-To Set Values
-To Have Required Skills/Competencies
-To provide Sanctions
-For Protection
-To Maintain Professional Standards |
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| What are the steps involved in ethical decision making? |
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-Identify relevant issues
-Identify clients and stakeholders
-Identify relevant principles and standards
-Evaluate
-Generate Alternatives
-Do a cost-benefit analysis
-Make the decision
-Assume responsibility
-Monitor progress and outcome
-Apologize, if appropriate |
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| When making an ethical decision, you should... |
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| Document every step. The process must be clear |
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| To ensure objectivity, you should ask... |
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How would I like to be treated?
What would my peers do?
What would my peers think?
What would the newspapers say? |
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| When discussing expectations and roles with a client, a clinician should... |
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-Validate (establish & confirm the agreement, even if it is preliminary)
-Remove ambiguity
-Explore client’s values
-Articulate moral dilemmas and choices
-Revisit and revise |
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| Whistle-blowing is necessary if... |
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-Serious harm is possible without it
- The usual channels have been tried and failed
-Likely to result in change
-Consequences have been considered |
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| Whistle-blowing may be prevented if... |
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-There are clear procedures
-Open, effective communication
-Dissent is tolerated
-The interactions are transparent
-There are clear processes and documentation |
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is a continuous, active process that involves:
-Constant questioning
-Constant responsibility and vigilance
-Maintenance of awareness of ethical implications of your choices |
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| Everyday demands and problems interfere with responsiveness and responsibility |
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| Awareness of ethical codes and legal standards is important, BUT... |
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| It cannot replace thoughtfulness and creativity (ethical responsibilities) |
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| Awareness of current research and techniques is crucial, BUT... |
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| We shouldn't passively accept or apply these no matter how popular, authoritative, or obvious they are |
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| The majority of forensic behavioral scientists are ethical, BUT... |
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| It is easy to question the ethical lapses of others, BUT... |
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| If you spend more time identifying weaknesses, flaws, mistakes, ethical problems of others you could end up forgetting to question yourself |
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| It is easy to question uncertainty, BUT... |
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| It is harder to question of what we are most certain. |
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| In FBS we often encounter ethical dilemmas without clear, easy answers because of... |
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-Overwhelming needs of clients
-Inadequate resources
-Conflicting responsibilities
-Limits to understanding and interventions |
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| Fundamental human value is... |
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| That people have a right to FBS services that are not harmful |
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| The primary concern of a hired expert witness is... |
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| An accurate opinion and to provide supporting data |
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| What is the equation for the objectivity quotient? |
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| Client agreement ÷ total cases |
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| What is meant by the single role maxim? |
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| The mental health professional should only have one role throughout the proceedings |
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| Why is competence important? |
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| It's required for effectiveness and usefulness |
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| When can a lack of competence in a area be acceptable? |
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| What is a contingency fee? |
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| An agreement that the mental health professional will be paid only if the side he's provided testimony to wins |
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| Contingency fees are unethical for testifying experts, but are not unethical for... |
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| It is ethically acceptable to obtain higher fees for testifying as opposed to consulting due to... |
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| Stress, inconvenience, and preparation |
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| What are the three factors in FRE (Federal Rules of Evidence) 702 that a judge uses to determine if an expert can testify? |
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Definition
-Relevance
-Reliability
-Potential to assist the trier of fact |
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| Why is competency so important in the justice system? |
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Definition
| It maintains fairness in the legal system and insures accurate trial results |
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| What are some characteristics that can make a trial complex? |
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-Complexity and multiplicity of charges
-Events associated with the charges
-Range of possibly penalties
-Range of types of evidence
-Range of legal defenses available |
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| The legal standard for competency is... |
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Whether the defendant has sufficient present ability to consult with an attorney with a reasonable degree of rational understanding AND
a rational as well as factual understanding of the proceedings against them |
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| List the steps involved in legally determining competency |
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-Anyone raises an issue
-An evaluation is performed by a mental health professional
-A hearing is held
-Disposition |
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| What is included in a competency report? |
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-Purposes and methods used
-Background on defendant
-Description of competency abilities and deficits
-Description of causes and significance of deficits
-Treatment recommendations
-Summary and conclusions
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