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1-It is not uncommon for a counselor that feels sexually…
1-It is not uncommon for a counselor that feels sexually attracted to a client to feel guilty, confused, or anxious
True
FalsE
2-Sexual contact with clients inflicts significant psychological damage on the client
True
False
3-Sexual misconduct with a client rarely occurs alongside other forms of misconduct.
True
False
4-Which of the following has been shown by the literature to be a factor that increases client vulnerability to sexual exploitation by a therapist?
The client has been in counseling at least once before
The client is a survivor of sexual abuse
The client exhibits unusually high self-esteem
None of the above
5-When is it acceptable for a mental health professional to use social networking media to gain information about clients without their permission?
When the client has no restrictions on access to his or her social media content
When the professional is concerned that the client is not honestly disclosing relevant information
When this action is documented in the client’s record.
None of the above
6-The most recent revision of the ACA Code specifies that informed consent should be obtained:
On video
Verbally
In writing
Both verbally and in writing
7-What is the fundamental ethical principle underlying the precepts of informed consent?
Duty of fidelity
Duty of confidentiality
Right to privacy
Right to self-determination
8-Consent forms should NOT include:
A money-back guarantee that counseling will be helpful
Procedure for rescheduling appointments
Information about how to file a grievance against a professional
None of the above
9-To help prevent breaches of client data, it is recommended that mental health professionals:
Store client data on smartphones because they are more secure than other devices
Use code numbers or pseudonyms to identify files
Refrain from encrypting records stored on a hard drive
All of the above
10- What is the first option the mental health professional should consider when an adult client is facing an immediate risk of suicide?
Forcing institutionalization
Disclosing the client’s intentions to his or her immediate family
Intensifying treatment
Dismissing the client’s intentions and maintaining confidentiality
11- If a client sues a counselor or therapist for negligence, that professional:
Can legally discuss the treatment in court
Cannot discuss any aspect of the treatment in court
Can only discuss the treatment in court if he or she refrains from revealing any identifying information
None of the above
12- A mental health counselor who works in a state with a privileged communication statute is subpoenaed to appear in court to give testimony involving a client’s confidential information. The client declines to authorize the release of that information. What should the counselor do?
Appear in court as requested and provide the testimony, including the confidential information
Appear in court but refuse to provide any testimony
Work with an attorney to respond to the subpoena, informing the court of his or her obligation to keep the communication privileged
Ignore the subpoena completely
13- The best standard for determining whether informal information sharing with colleagues is ethical is to ask whether:
The client understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality
The client has expressly consented to the release of the information
The colleague is likely to find the information interesting
The client would understand the comment to be a professional consultation if he or she heard it
14-Professional burnout includes emotional exhaustion, loss of a sense of accomplishment and depersonalization
True
False
15-Counselors and therapists do not need to monitor their ability to provide competent service
True
False
16 Procedures for Developing New Areas of Competence
1) Obtain formal training of a length and depth needed for the activity
2) Engage in supervised experience
3) Demonstrate competence equal to professional standards for that activity
True
False
17-Scope of Practice are the boundaries of competent practice within which a professional must operate
True
False
18-Mental health professionals do not need to be aware of the difference between rights-oriented societies and duty-oriented societies
True
False
19-The Multicultural Counseling Inventory is a measures to help professionals assess their level of multicultural competency
True
False
20-Codes of ethics do not include both aspirational principles and specific standards related to responsible practice in a diverse society
True
False
21-Most professional ethics codes place extensive emphasis of cultural competence
True
False
22-Mental health professionals do not need multicultural competencies in order to provide effective service to diverse clients
True
False
23-Becoming sensitive to the moral dimensions of practice is the first step in Welfel’s 10 step Model of Ethical Decision Making
True
False
24-Intuitive judgments are spontaneous ethical judgments motivated by emotion or by a person’s ordinary moral sense.
True
False
25-Violations of codes carry stiffer penalties than violations of the law
True
False
26-Ethics codes apply to the whole membership of a national association
True
False
27-It is ok to engage in a sexual relationship with a client as long as you end the therapeutic relationship at least 2 weeks prior.
True
False
28-Some clients may actively and knowingly con-tribute to the creation of a sexually tempting atmosphere in the therapy setting.
True
False
29- When therapists intentionally touch clients with erotic intent, a ___________ violation has occurred.
barrier
boundary
30-Clients sometimes become sexually attracted to, and direct sexualized behaviors toward, their therapists, such as suggestive looks or teasing.
True
False
31-Offering formalized counseling to friends or family is a great idea in terms of ethical standards in psychology.
True
False
32-Therapists who engage in inappropriate role blending are NEVER inexperienced.
True
False
33-Therapists with underdeveloped competencies or poor training can sometimes be more prone to improper role blending.
True
False
34-Content and construct validity refer to whether the test samples behavior _____________ of the skill, trait, or other characteristic we want to measure.
predictable
representative
35-The empirical foundations of testing remain critical for producing reliable and _______ data.
perfect
valid
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