Question 1

The current code of ethics declares that a therapist should break confidentiality even without the client's consent:

Accepted Answer

A)   never.
B)   only when the client might cause self-harm.
C)   when the client or another person is threatened.
D)   when it is deemed necessary to protect another person's property.

Question 2

In an emergency, if a person is clearly suicidal or homicidal because of hallucinations and delusions, that person can be involuntarily committed by:

Accepted Answer

A)   the person's parents.
B)   a mental health professional in the emergency room.
C)   the police.
D)   two physicians.

Question 3

In the case of Foucha v. Louisiana, the Supreme Court ruled that the only acceptable basis for determining the release of hospitalized offenders is whether they are still:

Accepted Answer

A)   mentally ill.
B)   insane.
C)   dangerous.
D)   unable to assist with their defense.

Question 4

Which statement MOST accurately describes the right to treatment for those who are committed involuntarily?

Accepted Answer

A)   Treatment for patients must include prevention and health wellness programs.
B)   Patients should be a partner in their own care and be given treatment options.
C)   Informed consent must be received for all forms of treatment.
D)   Adequate treatment must be provided to all patients.

Question 5

The principle of parens patriae (parent of the country)  permits the state to make decisions that promote an individual's best interest. It has been used to support the process of:

Accepted Answer

A)   police power.
B)   civil commitment.
C)   criminal commitment.
D)   guilt by reason of insanity.

Question 6

Which do NOT belong together in terms of Internet use and potential behavioral disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)   social media site postings and bullying
B)   social networking and peer pressure
C)   constant texting and tweeting, and attention problems
D)   e-mail use and depression

Question 7

If you are the typical therapist, you have:

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A)   had a sexual relationship with at least one client.
B)   never been sexually attracted to a client.
C)   had a sexual relationship with a client you were not attracted to.
D)   been sexually attracted to a client but not had a sexual relationship with a client.

Question 8

The aspect of state responsibility that promotes and protects the interests of individuals from dangerous people is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   police power.
B)   parens patriae.
C)   civil commitment.
D)   emergency commitment.

Question 9

What must be true before a person may be tried for a crime and potentially found guilty?

Accepted Answer

A)   The person must have normal intelligence.
B)   The person must be a citizen of the United States.
C)   The person must not act in a bizarre way in court.
D)   The person must be capable of helping to defending himself or herself in court.

Question 10

A landmark California court case, Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California, dramatically affected the right to confidentiality between client and therapist. This case led to the conclusion that:

Accepted Answer

A)   confidentiality may never be broken, even if there is a clear danger to an identifiable person.
B)   a therapist must break the obligation of confidentiality if there is a clear danger to a specific identifiable person.
C)   confidentiality must not be broken simply to protect a person who may be in close proximity to an intended victim.
D)   a therapist must break the obligation of confidentiality if there is the potential that the person may hurt someone, even if a particular victim has not been identified.

Question 11

The MOST common reason therapists seek counseling is to address:

Accepted Answer

A)   a physical problem caused by stress.
B)   suicidal ideation.
C)   depression or anxiety.
D)   sexual dysfunction.

Question 12

Which is an accurate statement regarding the relationship between eyewitness testimony and how it is used in the legal system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Most juries are very skeptical of the accuracy of eyewitness testimony, for good reason.
B)   Confident witnesses are more likely to be believed but are probably no more accurate.
C)   Most juries believe eyewitnesses, and they are right. Eyewitnesses are very accurate.
D)   Confidence is directly related to accuracy. The more accurate the account is, the more confidence the person will display.

Question 13

Which person would never have to stand trial for a crime he or she might have committed?

Accepted Answer

A)   one judged not guilty by reason of insanity
B)   one judged mentally unstable at the time of the trial
C)   one unable to assist in his or her defense at the time of the trial
D)   one who had experienced criminal commitment

Question 14

Confidentiality between a therapist and a client may be broken due to the therapist's responsibility and _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Confidentiality between a therapist and a client...

Question 15

The current trend in legislation and treatment regarding people who commit sex crimes and are also mentally ill is to:

Accepted Answer

A)   emphasize treatment and deemphasize imprisonment.
B)   require both punishment for the crime and treatment.
C)   emphasize the rights of the sex criminal.
D)   require restitution rather than punishment.

Question 16

In Addington v. Texas, a young man fought being involuntarily committed, arguing that the standard for showing that a person is mentally ill was unclear and unfair. This case resulted in the courts setting a standard that commitment:

Accepted Answer

A)   requires clear and convincing proof.
B)   must be necessary to avoid danger to others.
C)   requires conviction beyond a reasonable doubt.
D)   must be necessary to relieve the family of the burden to treat.

Question 17

If you were an air traffic controller and your employer required you to attend a seminar on dealing in healthy ways with stress, you would be receiving:

Accepted Answer

A)   individual therapy.
B)   an employee assistance program.
C)   health maintenance insurance.
D)   a problem-solving seminar.

Question 18

Some states have adopted a verdict of guilty but mentally ill. The sentence that must be given to those so convicted is:

Accepted Answer

A)   jail with treatment if necessary.
B)   prison with mandatory treatment.
C)   jail and treatment until sane and then release.
D)   hospitalization and treatment until sane and then release.

Question 19

Parens patriae refers to the state's right to make decisions that are in the individual's best interest and to the idea that police power gives the state the right to protect society from harm. These two principles have been used to support:

Accepted Answer

A)   the use of the insanity defense.
B)   the process of criminal commitment.
C)   the process of involuntary commitment.
D)   the use of the diminished-capacity defense.

Question 20

The majority of criminals institutionalized for psychological treatment in the United States are there because:

Accepted Answer

A)   they were judged mentally incompetent.
B)   they were judged not guilty by reason of insanity.
C)   prison officials decided they needed treatment.
D)   their trials resulted in hung juries.

Exam 19: Law, Society, and the Mental Health Profession

The MOST common reason therapists seek counseling is to address:

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Some states have adopted a verdict of guilty but mentally ill. The sentence that must be given to those so convicted is:

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Confidentiality between a therapist and a client may be broken due to the therapist's responsibility and _____.

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In an emergency, if a person is clearly suicidal or homicidal because of hallucinations and delusions, that person can be involuntarily committed by:

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In Addington v. Texas, a young man fought being involuntarily committed, arguing that the standard for showing that a person is mentally ill was unclear and unfair. This case resulted in the courts setting a standard that commitment:

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Which person would never have to stand trial for a crime he or she might have committed?

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Parens patriae refers to the state's right to make decisions that are in the individual's best interest and to the idea that police power gives the state the right to protect society from harm. These two principles have been used to support:

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Which is an accurate statement regarding the relationship between eyewitness testimony and how it is used in the legal system?

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Which statement MOST accurately describes the right to treatment for those who are committed involuntarily?

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A landmark California court case, Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California, dramatically affected the right to confidentiality between client and therapist. This case led to the conclusion that:

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What must be true before a person may be tried for a crime and potentially found guilty?

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If you are the typical therapist, you have:

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The principle of parens patriae (parent of the country) permits the state to make decisions that promote an individual's best interest. It has been used to support the process of:

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The current trend in legislation and treatment regarding people who commit sex crimes and are also mentally ill is to:

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The majority of criminals institutionalized for psychological treatment in the United States are there because:

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Which do NOT belong together in terms of Internet use and potential behavioral disorders?

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The current code of ethics declares that a therapist should break confidentiality even without the client's consent:

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The aspect of state responsibility that promotes and protects the interests of individuals from dangerous people is called:

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If you were an air traffic controller and your employer required you to attend a seminar on dealing in healthy ways with stress, you would be receiving:

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In the case of Foucha v. Louisiana, the Supreme Court ruled that the only acceptable basis for determining the release of hospitalized offenders is whether they are still:

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