ch 3 intro counseling

A boundary crossing could potentially benefit a client.

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A diagnosis provides a working hypothesis that guides the practitioner in understanding the client.

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Becoming an ethical practitioner is not a final destination but a journey that will continue throughout your career.

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Contemporary therapy approaches are grounded on a core set of values, which are neither value-neutral nor applicable to all cultures.

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Evidence-based practice is a potent force in psychotherapeutic practice today, and it may mandate the types of treatments therapists can offer in the future.

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If you are successful in establishing boundaries in various aspects of your personal life, you have a good foundation for creating sound boundaries with clients.

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Practice-based evidence involves using data generated during treatment to inform the process and outcome of treatment.

t

The American Counseling Association uses the term "nonprofessional relationships" when referring to dual or multiple relationships.

t

Evidenced-based practices are not: a. based on psychodynamic principles. b. tailored to address specific problems and symptoms. c. generally time limited. d. founded on empirical research.

a

Marcus, a therapist in a community agency, recently divorced his wife and seems to be harboring anger towards women in general. His colleagues, who have noticed a change in his attitude and behavior lately, have encouraged him to seek personal counseling to work through his issues. They are: a. acting ethically by recommending counseling for Marcus; as counselors, they recognize that personal issues that have not been worked through are likely to be projected onto clients. b. being unsupportive colleagues; since they are aware of his situation, they should offer to provide counseling to him and not refer him to a professional outside of the agency. c. overreacting to his anger and are overstepping the boundaries by suggesting he go to counseling. d. unwise to suggest counseling since he will not benefit from it because he is a therapist and already knows how to deal with his problems.

a

according to the text, positive ethics is a practice in which counselors: a. base their ethical decisions on what is best for their clients rather than minimum standards of care. b. strive for the highest level of ethical practice. c. strictly adhere to lengthy ethics codes, even if this is not in the client's best interest. d. do what is mandated by professional standards.

a

Both feminist therapists and postmodern therapists tend to view diagnosis as it is traditionally done: a. as generally helpful to women clients. b. as often oppressive and ignoring of societal contexts. c. as an appropriate part of counseling sessions. d. as an essential part of the medical model they follow.

b

During her sessions, Justine questions whether she is trying to meet her clients' needs or her own needs. Justine is: a. self-absorbed and insecure. b. engaging in meaningful self-reflection and self-assessment as a professional. c. behaving unethically since she is preoccupied during her clients' sessions. d. being overly analytical.

b

Many ethical codes state that dual or multiple relationships: a. always result in serious harm to the client. b. should be avoided whenever possible. c. are helpful in case of counseling one's friends or relatives. d. are clearly grounds for revocation of one's professional license. e. are impossible to avoid.

b

____ is the view of ethical practice that deals with the minimum level of professional practice. a. Minimal ethics c. Mandatory ethics b. Aspirational ethics d. Positive ethics

c

Clients have a right to be informed about: a. the general goals of counseling. b. their therapist's qualifications. c. the approximate length of the therapeutic process. d. all of these

d

In becoming an ethical practitioner, a crucial task is to: a. identify a specific ethical code as the source of answers to ethical dilemmas. b. discover the correct solution for every ethical dilemma that might arise. c. avoid making any mistakes in counseling practice. d. learn how to interpret and apply ethical codes to an ethical dilemma. e. learn how to arrive at clear-cut answers for difficult situations.

d

Under what circumstances should a therapist consult with colleagues or specialists? a. when a client complains of physical symptoms b. when facing an ethical problem c. when working with a client for an extended period of time and losing objectivity d. all of these

d

According to the text, the challenge of providing informed consent consists of: a. getting clients to read the ethical codes of the profession. b. telling clients about the nature of confidentiality. c. teaching clients about state laws that pertain to counseling. d. convincing clients that counselors know what they are doing. e. striking a balance between giving clients too much and too little information about the therapeutic process.

e

Assessment is a useful method of: a. involving the client as an active participant in treatment. b. gaining insight into the client's subjective world. c. evaluating a client's current level of functioning. d. forming a case conceptualization. e. all of these.

e

Confidentiality must be breached and information must be reported by practitioners when: a. a child under the age of 16 is the victim of incest, rape, or child abuse. b. the therapist determines that the client needs immediate, involuntary hospitalization. c. an older adult is being abused. d. clients pose a danger to others. e. all of these

e

Privileged communication does not apply to a. family therapy b. child and adolescent therapy c. couples counseling d. group counseling e. all of these.

e

Which of the following statements is not true about guidelines for ethical practice in counseling and psychotherapy? a.Most professional organizations provide broad guidelines. b. There are differences of opinion among practitioners about how ethical guidelines apply to certain situations. c. Therapists ultimately have to discover their own guidelines for reasonable practice. d. Ethical issues should be periodically reexamined throughout your professional life. e. Practitioners are free to formulate any ethics they choose.

e

11. Multiple relationship issues can be resolved with ethics codes alone.

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Clinicians who work in community mental health agencies, private practice, and other human service settings are generally expected to assess client problems within the framework of the National Association of Social Workers' Diagnostic and Assessment Protocol Manual (3rd ed.)

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Confidentiality can be considered an absolute.

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It is optional for therapists to inform their clients that they may discuss certain details of the relationship with a supervisor or a colleague.

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Overemphasizing cultural differences is always appropriate in a counseling context.

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The ethics codes mandate avoidance of all dual or multiple relationships.

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The only setting in which one might be forced to manage multiple roles is in community mental health centers.

f