KY Psych Juris case studies
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The Kentucky Psychology Jurisprudence Examination is the law-and-ethics component of psychologist licensure in the Commonwealth. It is intended for applicants for licensed psychologist credentials and for anyone who must demonstrate knowledge of Kentucky's practice act, KRS 319, and the administrative regulations at 201 KAR 26. The KY Psych Juris case studies are 5 cases and about 4,011 words.
1Barter, Bookkeeping, and the Only Psychologist in Town
Elena Reyes is the only licensed psychologist in a town of 2,800; the nearest clinician accepting new clients is 45 miles away with a four-month waitlist. A new referral, Dana, age 38, is uninsured and presents with major depression and panic attacks.
822 words, about 4 min2Specific Threat, Firearms, and a Request for Silence
Marcus, 29, is a veteran seen for six sessions for PTSD. In session seven he is agitated, says his ex-girlfriend Renee "is back with the guy who hurt her," and admits he has been driving past her apartment at night.
855 words, about 4 min3Subpoena, Two Parents, and a Child's Chart
Priya Patel has treated Ava, age 9, for 14 months for separation anxiety and somatic complaints that worsen around custody exchanges. Ava's parents divorced two years ago and share joint legal custody; her mother, Colleen, is the residential parent, and her father, Doug, has parenting time every other weekend.
816 words, about 4 min4The Psychometrist, the Instagram Account, and the Signed Report
Samuel Nguyen runs a three-clinician group practice. He hires Kyle, who holds a bachelor's in psychology and a 40-hour online certificate, as a "psychometrist." Kyle administers and scores the WISC-V, WAIS-IV, MMPI-2-RF, and Conners-4, writes full draft interpretive reports that Dr.
745 words, about 4 min5Termination, a Board Letter, and a Public Reply
Alan Boone, a licensed psychologist in Bowling Green, terminated therapy with Leah after eight sessions. Leah had sent 40 text messages in one week, called at 2 a.m., and left a $75 candle at his office; Dr.
773 words, about 4 min