If You Were a Psychologist, Which of the Following Acts

question 69

Multiple Choice

If you were a psychologist, which of the following acts would be an ethical violation?

• A) You release information to your client's lawyer who is preparing a personal injury lawsuit alleging "mental pain and suffering."
• B) You reveal information gained in a therapy session to parents of an 8-year-old.
• C) Your communicate information to your client's husband without written permission to do so.
• D) A civil commitment is being prepared for your client and you are requested to provide background on the case for the proceedings.

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Definitions:

Basic Trust

A fundamental sense of confidence in the reliability and predictability of the world, often developed in early childhood.

Secure Attachment

A healthy form of attachment where individuals feel confident and are able to form secure, trusting relationships with others.

Sense of Control

The perception of having influence over the events in one's life, contributing to psychological well-being.

Principle of Conservation

A concept in child development discovered by Jean Piaget that states children learn that quantities remain consistent despite changes in their shape or arrangement.