CA Law and Ethics Exam ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRET SPRING FALL -2023/24 LATEST EDITION GUARANTEED GRADE A+

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T/F: In advertising, failure to disclose material facts is NOT PROHIBITED. FALSE (it's prohibited if it's likely to mislead or deceive as a result of lack of disclosure) T/F: It is PROHIBITED to adv... ertise about fees without fully disclosing all variables and other material factors. TRUE (other than standard consultation or other specific services) When are you ALLOWED to advertise about your superiority or superior services? When it's RELEVANT to the service being provided and can be substantiated with SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE. T/F: You are ALLOWED to solicit testimonials from clients. FALSE (this is ETHICALLY prohibited) In child abuse reporting, what are the three categories of mandated reports? physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect Which of these require a child abuse report? a) exposure to DV b) neglect c) emotional abuse d) physical abuse e) sexual abuse b) neglect d) physical abuse e) sexual abuse T/F: In child abuse reporting, if the action occurred outside of California, it IS NOT REPORTED to California authorities. FALSE (it's reported to CA authorities regardless of where it occurred) T/F: If an adult client reports abuse that occurred when they were a minor, the therapist would maintain confidentiality. TRUE (unless there's reasonable suspicion that the perpetrator was abusing other minors) If an adult client reports abuse that occurred when they were a minor, when should confidentiality be broken (by making a report)? If there's reasonable suspicion that the perpetrator was abusing other minors. T/F: If a child is taken out of state without permission, a report SHOULD NOT be made. TRUE (this is kidnapping not abuse/neglect, so client should be encouraged to contact law enforcement) T/F: A report should be made if a client reports their child has been kidnapped (e.g. taken out of state without permission). FALSE (this is not abuse/neglect, client should be encouraged to contact law enforcement) What are the circumstances in which CONSENSUAL sex involving minor(s) requires a report? 1) one is 13 or younger, the other is 14+ 2) one is 15 or younger, the other is 21+ What are the circumstances in which NON-CONSENSUAL sex involving minor(s) requires a report? always T/F: Downloading, possessing, or transmitting child pornography constitutes sexual exploitation of a minor and requires a mandated report. TRUE (if it's a minor who has the pornography, it follows the same age rules as consensual sex involving minors) T/F: Therapists must always assess for child abuse/neglect when any risk factors are present. TRUE T/F: If child abuse is discovered when you're not working professionally, filing a child abuse report is still required. FALSE (it's optional) T/F: You are legally required to inform the client of the need to file a child abuse report. FALSE (but it's considered best practice unless it'd put client, victim, or therapist in danger) T/F: Failure of a guardian to provide medical care constitutes neglect and would require a report. TRUE T/F: Failure of a guardian to provide shelter constitutes neglect and would require a report. FALSE (e.g. homelessness; it doesn't on its own constitute neglect) Lewd and lascivious behavior between minors ages 14 or 15 with a partner who is ___ or more years older requires a mandated report. 10 Confidentiality is a requirement placed on the therapist that restricts the volunteering of information obtained in a therapeutic relationship. This is a(n) ______ requirement. a) ethical b) legal c) legal and ethical c) legal and ethical T/F: If a client discloses crimes previously committed, a therapist should BREAK confidentiality. FALSE (except child, dependent adult, or elder abuse) When a client discloses crimes previously committed, when should a therapist BREAK confidentiality? Only if the crime is against protected class (CHILD, DEPENDENT ADULT, or ELDER abuse) T/F: If a client or former client dies, their confidentiality remains active. TRUE (authorization would need to come from authorized representative of deceased client) How do you handle disclosure of therapy-related information when treating more than one person? Each member competent to do so and 12+ years of age is required to sign an authorization prior to the disclosure to third parties. What are your legal and ethical duties regarding confidentiality in group therapy? In addition to LEGALLY maintaining confidentiality of all members, therapist is ETHICALLY obligated to obtain agreement from member to respect each other's confidentiality. T/F: If a client commits an act of theft or violence against the therapist, the therapist is NOT OBLIGATED to maintain confidentiality. TRUE What are the THREE MANDATED EXCEPTIONS to confidentiality? 1) Child abuse 2) elder/dependent adult abuse 3) threat of physical violence to others One mandated exception to confidentiality is CHILD ABUSE, in which there is knowledge or reasonable suspicion of what? (5 answers) 1) physical abuse 2) sexual abuse 3) neglect 4) willful cruelty or unjustified punishment 5) unlawful corporal punishment or injury One mandated exception to confidentiality is ELDER/DEPENDENT ADULT ABUSE, in which there is knowledge or reasonable suspicion of what (if the adult resides in California)? (6 answers) 1) physical abuse 2) neglect 3) financial abuse 4) abandonment 5) isolation 6) abduction One mandated exception to confidentiality is when a therapist must report to law enforcement if the client communicates: serious threat of physical violence against reasonably identifiable victim(s) Apart from the big three, what are some other specific instances in which there is NO CLIENT RIGHT to confidentiality? (4 answers) 1) court order 2) order from state board/commission/agency (e.g. BBS) 3) search warrant for the therapist 4) coroner's request in specific instances (either identifying next of kin or for public health concerns) Apart from the big three, what are some other generally permitted exceptions to confidentiality? (7 answers) 1) client is at high risk of suicide 2) client is gravely disabled 3) signed an authorization 4) billing insurance 5) disclosures to parents of minor clients 6) disclosures to other MH providers to prevent harm to client 7) probation office is entitled to know about therapy attendance If there are signs a client might be a DANGER TO OTHERS, what is your legal/ethical duty? You have the LEGAL duty to manage the situation. What are three signs that the client is a DANGER TO OTHERS? 1) client expressing a clear plan 2) client alluding to a plan 3) someone who knows the client sharing knowledge or concerns of a plan In the case of a DANGER TO OTHERS, if there is not a clear threat to an identifiable other, what should you do? Complete a full assessment of the situation. What 2 duties are involved when there is a serious threat of physical violence against reasonably identifiable victim(s) (i.e. DANGER TO OTHERS)? 1) duty to report 2) duty to protect What is involved with the DUTY TO REPORT in the case of DANGER TO OTHERS? You must report to local law enforcement agency within 24 hours (this is for keeping weapons out of the client's possession). What is involved with the DUTY TO PROTECT in the case of DANGER TO OTHERS? You're obligated to use reasonable care to protect the intended victim (e.g. calling the victim, calling others to warn the victim, notifying police, etc.) T/F: In the case of DANGER TO OTHERS, you are NOT OBLIGATED to take further action after contacting local law enforcement. FALSE (depending on circumstances, DUTY TO PROTECT requires you take reasonably necessary steps to protect the victim, like calling the victim or others who could warn the victim, therapeutic interventions, hospitalization) What are some actions that DUTY TO PROTECT may involve? (4 answers) [Show More]

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