Question 1

_____________________ The legal rights of patients or research subjects to be told of the purposes and risks involved before agreeing to participate.

Accepted Answer

Informed consent

Question 2

_____________________ A system in which third-party payers regulate and control the cost,quality,and terms of treatment of medical (including mental health)services.

Accepted Answer

Managed care

Question 3

Mandating that certain courses be taken before license renewal is called:

Accepted Answer

A) peer review. 
B) continuing education. 
C) accreditation. 
D) None of the answers are correct. 
A) peer review. 
B) continuing education. 
C) accreditation. 
D) None of the answers are correct. B

Question 4

Defrauding insurance carriers is likely to be met with a _______________ level sanction by the APA.

Accepted Answer

A) expulsion 
B) educative 
C) reprimand 
D) censure 
A) expulsion 
B) educative 
C) reprimand 
D) censure

Question 5

A _______________ law regulates who may practice in a state.

Accepted Answer

A) credentialing 
B) certification 
C) licensing 
D) accreditation 
A) credentialing 
B) certification 
C) licensing 
D) accreditation

Question 6

Clients need to be told of the possible risks before commencing treatment.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) peer review. 
B) malpractice. 
C) privileged communication. 
D) informed consent. 
A) peer review. 
B) malpractice. 
C) privileged communication. 
D) informed consent.

Question 7

Discuss the role of confidentiality in family therapy. Under what circumstances can confidentiality be compromised?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality plays a crucial role in

Question 8

In a typical managed care arrangement:

Accepted Answer

A) therapists must submit written treatment plans. 
B) fees are set by the therapist. 
C) referrals come from all areas. 
D) there are unlimited sessions. 
A) therapists must submit written treatment plans. 
B) fees are set by the therapist. 
C) referrals come from all areas. 
D) there are unlimited sessions.

Question 9

Protecting a client from unauthorized disclosures by the therapist without prior consent is called:

Accepted Answer

A) information disclosure. 
B) communication privileges. 
C) right to silence. 
D) confidentiality. 
A) information disclosure. 
B) communication privileges. 
C) right to silence. 
D) confidentiality.

Question 10

Peer review refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) class discussion of cases. 
B) review courses for state licensing exams. 
C) independent evaluation by a colleague of one's procedures. 
D) None of the answers are correct. 
A) class discussion of cases. 
B) review courses for state licensing exams. 
C) independent evaluation by a colleague of one's procedures. 
D) None of the answers are correct.

Question 11

A legal exception to confidentiality maintenance occurs in the case of:

Accepted Answer

A) clients telling therapists secrets. 
B) husbands and wives divulging secrets in individual sessions. 
C) divulging information to third-party payors. 
D) client admits to a fantasy of killing someone. 
A) clients telling therapists secrets. 
B) husbands and wives divulging secrets in individual sessions. 
C) divulging information to third-party payors. 
D) client admits to a fantasy of killing someone.

Question 12

What is the role of a code of ethics? Does a code of ethics assure the ethical treatment of clients? Why? Why not?

Accepted Answer

The role of a code of ethics is to provi

Question 13

Managed care plans require:

Accepted Answer

A) fee for service providers. 
B) preauthorization before therapy. 
C) psychiatric supervision. 
D) All of the answers are correct. 
A) fee for service providers. 
B) preauthorization before therapy. 
C) psychiatric supervision. 
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 14

Which of the following is not an element in a malpractice suit?

Accepted Answer

A) A breached standard of care 
B) Therapist intentions 
C) Plaintiff harm 
D) Negligence 
A) A breached standard of care 
B) Therapist intentions 
C) Plaintiff harm 
D) Negligence

Question 15

_____________________ A statutory process established by a government agency,usually a state or province,granting permission to persons,having met predetermined qualifications,to call themselves by a particular title,and prohibiting the use of that title without a certificate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________________ A statutory process established by a...

Question 16

Who "owns" the right to waive privilege regarding information obtained during a conjoint session?

Accepted Answer

A) The therapist 
B) The husband or the wife 
C) The couple 
D) The courts 
A) The therapist 
B) The husband or the wife 
C) The couple 
D) The courts

Question 17

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) E-therapy is illegal. 
B) E-therapy has been shown to be more effective than onsite therapy. 
C) To minimize possible liability exposure,therapists should disclose possible advantages and drawbacks to using the internet for therapy. 
D) The courts have stipulated circumstances when e-therapy should not be used. 
A) E-therapy is illegal. 
B) E-therapy has been shown to be more effective than onsite therapy. 
C) To minimize possible liability exposure,therapists should disclose possible advantages and drawbacks to using the internet for therapy. 
D) The courts have stipulated circumstances when e-therapy should not be used.

Question 18

How has managed care improved and detracted from mental health care service delivery? Discuss your answer from the perspective of both the practitioner and the client.

Accepted Answer

Managed care has both improved and detra

Question 19

Supervisees should inform clients that:

Accepted Answer

A) they are being supervised. 
B) they can not guarantee complete confidentiality. 
C) the session may be recorded. 
D) All of the answers are correct. 
A) they are being supervised. 
B) they can not guarantee complete confidentiality. 
C) the session may be recorded. 
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 20

Managed care programs typically involve:

Accepted Answer

A) independent private practice. 
B) continuing education courses. 
C) co-therapy. 
D) prepaid insurance. 
A) independent private practice. 
B) continuing education courses. 
C) co-therapy. 
D) prepaid insurance.

_____________________ The legal rights of patients or research subjects to be told of the purposes and risks involved before agreeing to participate.

_____________________ A system in which third-party payers regulate and control the cost,quality,and terms of treatment of medical (including mental health)services.

Mandating that certain courses be taken before license renewal is called:

Defrauding insurance carriers is likely to be met with a _______________ level sanction by the APA.

A _______________ law regulates who may practice in a state.

Clients need to be told of the possible risks before commencing treatment.This is an example of:

Discuss the role of confidentiality in family therapy. Under what circumstances can confidentiality be compromised?

In a typical managed care arrangement:

Protecting a client from unauthorized disclosures by the therapist without prior consent is called:

Peer review refers to:

A legal exception to confidentiality maintenance occurs in the case of:

What is the role of a code of ethics? Does a code of ethics assure the ethical treatment of clients? Why? Why not?

Managed care plans require:

Which of the following is not an element in a malpractice suit?

_____________________ A statutory process established by a government agency,usually a state or province,granting permission to persons,having met predetermined qualifications,to call themselves by a particular title,and prohibiting the use of that title without a certificate.

Who "owns" the right to waive privilege regarding information obtained during a conjoint session?

Which of the following is true?

How has managed care improved and detracted from mental health care service delivery? Discuss your answer from the perspective of both the practitioner and the client.

Supervisees should inform clients that:

Managed care programs typically involve:

Adopting a Family Relationship Framework

Family Development: Continuity and Change

Diversity in Family Functioning

Systems Theory and Systemic Thinking

Origins and Growth of Family Therapy

Psychodynamic Models

Transgenerational Models

Experiential Models

The Structural Model

Strategic Models

Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral Models

Social Construction Models I: Solution-Focused and Collaborative Therapies

Social Construction Models II: Narrative Therapy

Population-Based Family Treatments

Evidence-Based Family Therapy

Comparative View of Family Theories and Therapies

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Exam 6: Professional Issues and Ethical Practices

_____________________ The legal rights of patients or research subjects to be told of the purposes and risks involved before agreeing to participate.

_____________________ A system in which third-party payers regulate and control the cost,quality,and terms of treatment of medical (including mental health)services.

Mandating that certain courses be taken before license renewal is called:

Defrauding insurance carriers is likely to be met with a _______________ level sanction by the APA.

A _______________ law regulates who may practice in a state.

Clients need to be told of the possible risks before commencing treatment.This is an example of:

Discuss the role of confidentiality in family therapy. Under what circumstances can confidentiality be compromised?

In a typical managed care arrangement:

Protecting a client from unauthorized disclosures by the therapist without prior consent is called:

Peer review refers to:

A legal exception to confidentiality maintenance occurs in the case of:

What is the role of a code of ethics? Does a code of ethics assure the ethical treatment of clients? Why? Why not?

Managed care plans require:

Which of the following is not an element in a malpractice suit?

_____________________ A statutory process established by a government agency,usually a state or province,granting permission to persons,having met predetermined qualifications,to call themselves by a particular title,and prohibiting the use of that title without a certificate.

Who "owns" the right to waive privilege regarding information obtained during a conjoint session?

Which of the following is true?

How has managed care improved and detracted from mental health care service delivery? Discuss your answer from the perspective of both the practitioner and the client.

Supervisees should inform clients that:

Managed care programs typically involve:

Adopting a Family Relationship Framework

Family Development: Continuity and Change

Diversity in Family Functioning

Systems Theory and Systemic Thinking

Origins and Growth of Family Therapy

Psychodynamic Models

Transgenerational Models

Experiential Models

The Structural Model

Strategic Models

Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral Models

Social Construction Models I: Solution-Focused and Collaborative Therapies

Social Construction Models II: Narrative Therapy

Population-Based Family Treatments

Evidence-Based Family Therapy

Comparative View of Family Theories and Therapies

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