GA Psychology Jurisprudence Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A

GA Psychology Jurisprudence Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: When can we dispense w/ informed consent for research? Answer: If it would not be assumed to cause harm (normal educational practices), no risk to reputation, and confidentiality is protected OR If permitted by law or federal or institutional regulations Q: How do we handle providing therapy to those served by others? Answer: Consider treatment issues and Pt welfare Discuss w/ Pt/authorized persons to minimize confusion and conflict Consult w/ other providers when appropriate Proceed w/ CAUTION AND SENSITIVITY Q: When would a psychologist require students to disclose personal informa- tion? Answer: If it is an admissions requirement stated in the program materials If the info is necessary to evaluate if a person is a threat to self or others/ problems impacting their performance Q: According to OCGA, when has an employee or agent committed IMPROP- ER SEXUAL CONTACT in the FIRST DEGREE? Answer: When they knowingly engage in sexually explicit conduct (most things fall under this category) with another person who they know (or should have known) is contemporaneously part of their agency. Or when it's a PT who you're treating in therapy/counseling When a foster parent / person in a position of trust does this to their foster child/minor for whom they are responsible for Q: According to OCGA, when has an employee or agent committed IMPROP- ER SEXUAL CONTACT in the SECOND DEGREE? Answer: When they knowingly engage in sexual contact, EXCLUDING sexually explicit conduct with another person who they know (or should have known) is contemporaneously part of their agency. Note: The code does NOT apply to a student enrolled at the same school as the victim Q: What is the punishment in GA for IMPROPER SEXUAL CONTACT in the FIRST DEGREE? Describe any exceptions Answer: The employee/agent, foster parent, or person in trust shall be punished... By IMPRISONMENT for 1-25 years, plus up to $100,000 fine. Exception 1: If the kid is under 16 ’ imprisonment is 10-30 years plus up to $100,000 fine Exception 2: If @ the time of the offense the victim is b/w 14-21 and the perp is less than 21 and no more than 48 mos older than the victim, then it's a misdemeanor. Exception 3: If the kid is under 16 and is physically injured or sodomized ’ imprison- ment is 25-50 years plus up to $100,000 fine Q: What is the punishment in GA for IMPROPER SEXUAL CONTACT in the SECOND DEGREE? Answer: The employee/agent, foster parent, or person in trust shall be punished... As for a MISDEMEANOR of a high and aggravated nature. Exception 1: If the kid is under 16 ’ imprisonment is 5-25 years plus up to $25K fine Exception 2: If @ the time of the offense the victim is b/w 14-21 and the perp is less than 21 and no more than 48 mos older than the victim, then it's a misdemeanor. Exception 3: upon second or subsequent conviction the person is guilty of a felony ’ imprisonment is 1-5 years. Q: Define Professional Relationship. Answer: A mutually agreed upon relationship be- tween a psychologist and patients, clients, students, supervisees, or employees. The professional relationship status is not contingent upon nor defined by a payment transaction. Q: When is it permissible for a psychologist to have sex with a patient? Answer: After 2+years have passed and only in the