07_Education and Training

Question 1

Education:

Limits of competence

Answer 1

Psychologist cannot agree to lead a workshop in any area which is had little direct experience clinical experience

Should not advertise as expert if only treated a few people with the disorder

Teach a specific class at college course

Teaching a course they know very little about only because no one else was available to teach it

Question 2

Students/Supervisees & disclosure of personal information

Answer 2

Psychologists are prohibited from requiring students to disclose personal information

*Unless the requirements are clearly stated in admissions/promotion materials or is necessary to evaluate assistance for student whose personal problem may be interfering with their education or training, or pose a threat to others

Question 3

Is it ethical for a faculty member to question students about their mental state when the student has exhibited a number of behaviors suggestive of depression and suicidal ideation?

Answer 3

Yes

*if there is more information about potential suicidality and student is making bizarre comments in class

Question 4

Feedback:

Most important characteristics

Answer 4

Timely and adequate feedback about performance

Ensure evaluations are based on actual performance on relevant and establish program requirements

Question 5

When can a psychologist dismiss an intern or degree candidate for inadequate performance?

Answer 5

Only if they supervisee has received information on what level of performance is expected

Only if student has received prior warning that performance was problematic

Question 6

Sexual Relationships with Students and Supervisees

Answer 6

Explicitly Prohibited

*This does not apply to former students or supervisees/students in other departments