Program Review-Guidelines Child Custody Evals in Family Law Proceedings

Question 1

The Guidelines for Custody Evaluations states that determining the child’s psychological_______is the primary purpose of a child custody evaluation and that the child’s _____ is paramount.

Answer 1

best interests

welfare

Question 2

Guideline 3 notes that the focus of the evaluation should be on_____, the child’s psychological needs, and the fit between them.

Answer 2

parenting attributes

Question 3

Guideline 6 requires psychologists to avoid engaging in____ when doing so can be expected to result in reduced impartiality, competence, or effectiveness or expose individuals to harm or exploitation.

Answer 3

multiple relationships

Question 4

Informed consent is addressed in Guideline 9, which states that psychologists attempt to obtain consent using language that is ________to the examinee.

Answer 4

reasonably understandable

Question 5

Guideline 12 encourages psychologists to employ______of data collection, to avoid being influenced by personal biases and unsupported beliefs, and to document the limitations.

Answer 5

multiple methods