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Counselors need not discuss with their clients at the onset the issues related to privacy and confidentiality regarding the use of technology. True False

False

In all cases, therapists need to create therapeutic strategies that are congruent with the range of values and behaviors that are characteristic of human development. True False

False

It is recommended that counselors should resolve all potential ethical problem areas before they begin to practice. True False

False

It is unethical for counselors to meet their personal needs through their professional work. True False

False

Mandatory ethics is a higher level of ethical practice that addresses doing what is in the best interests of clients. True False

False

A new set of standards with regard to the use of technology contained in the ACA Code of Ethics includes the distance counseling relationship, maintenance of records, and the use of social media. True False

True

From a multicultural perspective, assumptions made about mental health, optimum human development, the nature of psychopathology, and the nature of effective treatment may have little relevance for some clients. True False

True

Informed consent is a positive approach that helps clients become active partners and true collaborators in their therapy. True False

True

Privileged communication is a legal concept that protects clients from having their confidential communications revealed in court without their permission. True False

True

Therapists may break confidentiality in cases involving child abuse, abuse of the elderly, and abuse of dependent adults. True False

True

Dr. Hernandez has been invited to the wedding of her client Cynthia. If she accepts the invitation, Dr. Hernandez will be a. engaging in a boundary crossing. b. acting unethically. c. committing a boundary violation. d. breaking the law and could spend some time in jail.

a. engaging in a boundary crossing.

Which of the following models emphasizes the importance of being aware of unintentional bias and keeping an open mind to the presence of distinctive ethnic and cultural patterns that could influence the diagnostic process? a. Contemporary psychotherapy b. DSM-5 c. Analytical psychotherapy d. Evidence-based practice

b. DSM-5

Which of the following statements is most appropriate regarding ethics codes? a. They are becoming so specific that they have nearly eliminated the need for practitioners to use critical thinking skills and clinical judgment when faced with ethical issues. b. They are best used as guidelines to formulate sound reasoning and serve practitioners in making the best judgments possible. c. They are intended to provide ready-made answers for the ethical dilemmas that practitioners will encounter. d. They are so general that they are of little, if any, use to clinicians.

b. They are best used as guidelines to formulate sound reasoning and serve practitioners in making the best judgments possible.

How best can multiple relationship issues be resolved if they are unavoidable for therapists? a. Considering overlapping roles on a case-by-case basis b. Thinking through all the ethical and clinical dimensions involved in a range of boundary concerns c. Recognizing potential conflicts of interest d. Strictly adhering to ethics codes

b. Thinking through all the ethical and clinical dimensions involved in a range of boundary concerns

In many mental health settings, clinicians are pressured to use interventions that a. are research supported even if they are lengthy. b. are brief and standardized. c. focus on early childhood experiences. d. tap into unconscious dynamics.

b. are brief and standardized.

Paula recently discovered that two of her clients that she sees individually had a stormy relationship in the past. She is wondering whether she can remain objective in working with them. Paula should do all of the following, except a. looking at the relevant ethics codes for general guidance on the matter. b. first informing both clients of her issue. c. discussing options with other professionals to get their perspectives. d. brainstorming various possible courses of action.

b. first informing both clients of her issue.

Which of the following statements about diagnosis is not true? a. Diagnosis consists of identifying a specific mental disorder based on a pattern of symptoms. b. Diagnosis may include an explanation of the causes of the client's difficulties. c. Diagnosis is always a part of the assessment process in counseling. d. The purpose of diagnosis in counseling and psychotherapy is to identify disruptions in a client's present behavior and lifestyle.

c. Diagnosis is always a part of the assessment process in counseling.

Which of the following is not one of the three pillars of EBP? a. Taking into consideration the client's characteristics, culture, and preferences b. Relying on clinical expertise c. Relying on the best available legal advice d. Looking for the best available research

c. Relying on the best available legal advice

What is the primary rationale of conducting a comprehensive assessment of the client as the initial step in the therapeutic process? a. Insurance companies require clinicians to submit the assessment in order to fully reimburse them for services. b. It offers inexperienced therapists a concrete framework from which to practice but not for seasoned clinicians who can quickly assess the client's problem. c. Specific counseling goals cannot be formulated and appropriate treatment strategies cannot be designed until a client's past and present functioning is understood. d. Therapists are protected from being sued for malpractice

c. Specific counseling goals cannot be formulated and appropriate treatment strategies cannot be designed until a client's past and present functioning is understood.

Kendra is a biracial client who presents as being reserved and passive and who makes minimal eye contact. Her therapist should a. view Kendra's behavior as resistance to the therapeutic process. b. confront Kendra immediately to ensure that future sessions are more productive. c. consider that Kendra's behavior and mannerisms may reflect distinctive ethnic and cultural patterns. d. diagnose Kendra as being depressed

c. consider that Kendra's behavior and mannerisms may reflect distinctive ethnic and cultural patterns.

Except for _______________________, which is unequivocally unethical, there is not much consensus regarding the appropriate way to deal with multiple relationships. a. bartering with clients (e.g., goods for services) b. socializing with clients c. sexual intimacy with current clients d. sexual attraction to clients

c. sexual intimacy with current clients

Generally speaking, the concept of privileged communication applies to which of the following? a. Group counseling b. Couples counseling and family therapy c. Child and adolescent therapy d. Individual counseling

d. Individual counseling

What is the main challenge of therapists using the social media? a. To share information online to clients b. To face privacy issues when maintaining multiple relationships c. To deny friend requests, especially when clients have chances of knowing about their family and relationships d. To consider the changes in the complex interaction between privacy and boundaries

d. To consider the changes in the complex interaction between privacy and boundaries

David is a counselor trainee who is working in a mental health center under the supervision of Dr. Garcia. In order to behave in an ethical manner, David should a. ask Dr. Garcia to sit in on every session he conducts to ensure that he is developing competence. b. not reveal to his clients that he is a trainee under supervision so as to prevent them from questioning his competence, which could undermine the therapeutic process. c. refuse to work with actual clients until he is a highly competent therapist. d. inform his clients at the outset of counseling that he plans to consult with his supervisor Dr. Garcia in order to ensure that he is providing them with high quality care.

d. inform his clients at the outset of counseling that he plans to consult with his supervisor Dr. Garcia in order to ensure that he is providing them with high quality care.

The ACA Code of Ethics stresses that counseling professionals must learn how to a. eliminate multiple roles altogether in order to keep boundaries from becoming blurred. b. file ethics complaints when they witness a colleague engaging in various professional roles. c. sensitively confront colleagues who are juggling multiple roles. d. manage multiple roles and responsibilities in an ethical way.

d. manage multiple roles and responsibilities in an ethical way.