BCP BCP Ethics and Professional Conduct Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A psychometrist discovers that a test scoring template contains an error that may have affected previous results. What is the most ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the supervising psychologist and review affected cases

Answer

Correct future administrations only

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Discard all previous results without review

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Continue using the template until the next scheduled audit

Question 2

Which principle is MOST directly violated when a psychometrist discusses a client's test performance with a colleague who is not involved in the case?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality

Answer

Beneficence

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Informed consent

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Professional competence

Question 3

A psychometrist is asked by a parent to interpret their child's cognitive test results. What should the psychometrist do?

Accepted Answer

Refer the parent to the supervising psychologist for interpretation

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Provide a brief summary of the scores

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Explain the standard scores and percentiles in detail

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Offer recommendations based on the test data

Question 4

During test administration, a psychometrist notices the examinee is experiencing significant emotional distress. What is the appropriate ethical response?

Accepted Answer

Pause the assessment and consult with the supervising psychologist

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Continue the assessment to maintain standardized conditions

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Document the behavior but complete all subtests

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Terminate the session and reschedule for another day

Question 5

A psychometrist realizes they lack adequate training to administer a newly assigned neuropsychological measure. What is the most ethical action?

Accepted Answer

Decline the assignment and inform the supervisor of the training gap

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Attempt administration using the test manual alone

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Ask a colleague to quickly demonstrate the procedure

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Administer the test and note any deviations from protocol

Question 6

Which scenario represents a potential dual relationship that a psychometrist should avoid?

Accepted Answer

Testing a neighbor's child as part of a school evaluation at your workplace

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Administering tests to clients referred by multiple psychologists

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Scoring assessments for both inpatient and outpatient departments

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Working under the supervision of two different licensed psychologists