Mass Psychology Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide Questions and Correct Answer
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Mass Psychology Jurisprudence Exam
Study Guide Questions and Correct
AnswerMass Psychology Jurisprudence Exam
Study Guide Questions and Correct
AnswerMass Psychology Jurisprudence Exam
Study Guide Questions and Correct
AnswerMass Psychology Jurisprudence Exam
Study Guide Questions and...
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Mass Psychology Jurisprudence Exam
Study Guide Questions and Correct
Answer
Abuse
~: i) Any ACT or OMISSION which results in:
ii) Physical harm or emotional injury
iii) Financial exploitation
iv) Failure, inability, or resistance of an elderly person to provide necessities essential for well-
being
Exceptions to abuse
~: i) Does NOT INCLUDE acts or teachings of a church or religious denomination
Definition of "Elderly person"
~: an individual who is sixty years of age or over
Definition of "Emergency" for elder abuse
~: A situation in which an elderly person is living in conditions which present a substantial risk of
death or immediate and serious physical or mental harm.
Definition of "Guardian" of elderly
~: a person who has qualified as a guardian of an elderly person pursuant to chapter two
hundred and one, but shall not include a guardian ad litem
Financial Exploitation (Elderly)
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~: i) An act or omission by another person which causes substantial monetary or property loss to
an elderly person, or substantial monetary or property gain to another person
(1) Intention doesn't matter
Conservator (elderly)
~: i) Person who is appointed to manage the estate of a person
Reports of elder abuse (timeline)
~: 1) Immediately make a verbal report
2) Within 48 hours make a written report to dept of Elder Affairs
Who makes a report in a corporation or agency
~: The worker reports to the executive director, then the executive director reports verbally and in
writing.
When is the reporter liable
~: If the reporter was the perpetrator of abuse or inflicted or caused abuse.
Authorized activities of protective services agencies
~: 1) receive and investigate reports
2) to furnish protective services WITH person's consent
3) to petition the court for appointment of a conservator or guardian or for issuance of an
emergency order
4) to furnish protective services in an emergency
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5) to furnish protective services WITH the guardian's consent
6) to serve as conservator, guardian, or temporary guardian of a protected person
7) to perform all other functions determined to be necessary for the department
Procedure to assess and evaluate the information reported
~: 1) visit to the residence
2) consultations with appropriate service agencies and individuals who have knowledge of
the situation of potential abuse
(3) If an emergency exists, assessment shall be completed within 48 HOURS
3) create a service plan for protective services that uses the least restrictive alternatives
Information to include when making a report
~: Name, address, age, info on abuse, anything else relevant to the case. Optionally, reporter
can leave contact info (name, address, phone).
Agencies used to provide protective services
~: public and nonprofit private agencies closest to the protected person
The department insures that the designated agency has to:
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