Multiple Choice
Which psychological disorder is characterized by the loss of the ability to speak, write, or comprehend language?
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14. Psychological Disorders
Diagnosing Psychological Disorders
Multiple Choice
In the context of diagnosing psychological disorders, what is it called when a provider breaches their duty of care to a patient?
A
Confidentiality
B
Competency
C
Informed consent
D
Malpractice
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Understand the concept of 'duty of care' in psychology, which refers to the ethical and professional obligation a provider has to act in the best interest of their patient.
Recognize that when a provider fails to meet this duty, especially by acting negligently or failing to provide the standard level of care, it constitutes a breach.
Identify the term used to describe this breach of duty of care, which is 'malpractice'—a legal and ethical violation in the healthcare and psychological fields.
Differentiate 'malpractice' from other related terms: 'confidentiality' refers to protecting patient information, 'competency' relates to the provider's skills, and 'informed consent' involves obtaining permission from the patient before treatment.
Conclude that the correct term for breaching the duty of care in psychological diagnosis or treatment is 'malpractice'.
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