Dual Roles Flashcards
1
Q
definition of dual roles
A
two professional roles undertaken by the psychologist in his/her involvement as the psychologist with a client
2
Q
Dual roles have the potential to:
A
- harm the client
- compromise the professional relationship
- impair the judgement of the psychologist
- damage the image/reputation of the profession
3
Q
What are some exceptional circumstances for a second role to be undertaken on a short-term basis?
A
- emergency situations
- forensic settings: a client’s danger to others must be considered.
