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You see a patient who recently suffered a stroke.  The patient cannot understand language.  Though he can speak effortlessly and at a normal rate, his speech does not make sense.  As an ethical psychologist, you refrain from making a diagnosis until the patient is examined by a qualified physician.  Nonetheless, you suspect

You are asked by the attorney of a divorced woman to evaluate her.  The attorney explains that he would like your opinion regarding whether the woman is more competent as a parent than her ex-husband.  As an ethical psychologist, you should

A 16-year-old girl has multiple sexual partners and does not practice safe sex.  When confronted with information about sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy, she states “that could never happen to me.”  The girl’s behavior is characteristic of:

Which of the following stages in Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development corresponds to Freud’s latency stage?

A client tells you that he is planning to shoot his ex-girlfriend.  You know that he owns a gun and has a history of violent behavior.  You attempt to have him hospitalized, but he refuses and leaves your office in a rage.  You should

Beck’s cognitive therapy includes all of the following characteristics except

You are hired as a consultant to a school that wants to increase the academic performance of its poorest students.  If you want your interventions to be effective, you’re most likely to recommend

The term “insanity”

Kohlberg’s theory of moral development focuses on moral reasoning.  With regard to the linkage between moral reasoning and moral action, Kohlberg would most likely agree with which of the following?

Your nephew doesn’t like broccoli.  You tell him he has to eat broccoli before going out to play.  This is an example of