March 9: Professional Issues and Current Trends

Question 1

Anderson: When did training programs in pediatric psychology originate?

Answer 1

1960s at University of Iowa and University of Oklahoma

Question 2

Anderson: What are the main categories of training areas needed for working in pediatric psychology?

Answer 2

Pathophysiology, developmental issues, psychopathology, systems issues

Question 3

Anderson: Summarize the following ethical principles/issues in one sentence each: competence, integrity, professional and scientific responsibility, respecting rights and dignity, concern for others’ welfare, dual relationships

Question 4

Barron: Why is confidentiality with minors a tricky issue?

Question 5

Barron: Four types of conflict of interest situations

Answer 5

Institutional administration vs patients and family members; patients vs family members; patients vs treating physicians; patients vs physicians vs staff members

Question 6

Barron: Reasons psychologists working in health care settings may be at increased risk for malpractice suits

Answer 6

Lack of a close, ongoing relationship; medical patients often have better ego strength than psychiatric patients; physical illness is less stigmatizing than mental illness

Question 7

Turner-Cobb: Box 1

Question 8

Summarize the findings of McDade et al as cited in Turner-Cobb