Question 1

Bartering can be ethical under certain situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Although ethical codes are not legal documents, they can be powerful pieces of evidence in a court of law in favor or against the counselor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In Kitchener's model of ethical decision-­‐making, autonomy is to self-­‐determination as beneficence is to "doing no harm."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which is not included in the problem-­‐solving model of ethical decision-­‐making?

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A)   Identifying the problem and then the potential issues involved
B)   Reviewing the relevant ethical guidelines
C)   Consulting
D)   Seeking out legal consultation prior to making a decisionE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

The social constructionist view of ethical decision-making sees language (written and verbalized)  as potentially being _______________.

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A)   therapeutic
B)   judgmental
C)   uniting
D)   oppressingE) C) and D)
F) A) and C) D

Question 6

Counseling over the Internet is unethical.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Anybody can be sued by anyone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Alan runs into a former client at a social gathering and they are quickly attracted to one another. According to ACA guidelines, the relationship can be continued on a more intimate level (with proper forethought) :

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A)   five years after the counselor-­‐counselee relationship ends.
B)   two years after the counselor-­‐counselee relationship ends.
C)   ten years after the counselor-­‐counselee relationship ends.
D)   never-once a client, always a client.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

The APA, NASW and ACA all published their first codes of ethics during which time period?

Accepted Answer

A)   1948 to 1955
B)   1953 to 1961
C)   1960 to 1968
D)   1971 to 1980E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

According to a survey discussing counselor perceptions of ethical behavior, which of the following behaviors is, comparatively speaking, deemed the least acceptable?

Accepted Answer

A)   Encouraging a client's autonomy and self-­‐determination
B)   Referring a client due to interpersonal conflicts
C)   Referring a homosexual client for "reparative therapy"
D)   Making a diagnosis based on DSME) A) and B)
F) B) and D) C

Question 11

The most common type of lawsuit against a counselor accused of malpractice is:

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A)   civil.
B)   class‐action.
C)   criminal.
D)   ethical.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

In choosing an ethical code to which to adhere, counselors should generally:

Accepted Answer

A)   always use the ACA code.
B)   use the APA code when it better fits their situation.
C)   use the code that best fits their work situation.
D)   use their "intuition" first, and if it is in line with a code, use that code. If not, find a different one.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Meara, Schmidt and Day (1996)  describe the counselor's careful and tentative approach pertaining to making decisions that affect clients as____________ .

Accepted Answer

A)   stoicism
B)   prudence
C)   vigilance
D)   discretionE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Counselors can never engage in a sexual relationship with a client or a former client.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

ACA's Code of Ethics section on Research and Publication addresses all but which of the following issues?

Accepted Answer

A)   The rights of research participants
B)   Guidelines for appropriate boundaries and relationships with research participants
C)   Appropriate research topics to conduct (e.g., counseling not psychology research) 
D)   Guidelines on publishing resultsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Malpractice insurance is:

Accepted Answer

A)   not generally recommended for students.
B)   mandated by law for doctoral students.
C)   available to students.
D)   considered very expensive for students.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 17

What percentage of counselors questioned believe that "reparative therapy" for homosexual clients is ethical?

Accepted Answer

A)   Less than 1
B)   12
C)   3
D)   45E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Supervisors are responsible for the welfare of their supervisees' clients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In Mear, Schdmidt, and Day's model of ethical decision-­‐making, virtuous helpers are prudent, have integrity, are respectful, and are benevolent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which is not one of the sections of the ACA (2014)  ethical code?

Accepted Answer

A)   Advocacy, Politics, and Lobbying
B)   Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation
C)   Supervision, Training, and Teaching
D)   Research and PublicationE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 9: Ethics in Counseling

Bartering can be ethical under certain situations.

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Although ethical codes are not legal documents, they can be powerful pieces of evidence in a court of law in favor or against the counselor.

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In Kitchener's model of ethical decision-­‐making, autonomy is to self-­‐determination as beneficence is to "doing no harm."

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Which is not included in the problem-­‐solving model of ethical decision-­‐making?

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The social constructionist view of ethical decision-making sees language (written and verbalized) as potentially being _______________.

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Counseling over the Internet is unethical.

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Anybody can be sued by anyone.

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Alan runs into a former client at a social gathering and they are quickly attracted to one another. According to ACA guidelines, the relationship can be continued on a more intimate level (with proper forethought) :

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The APA, NASW and ACA all published their first codes of ethics during which time period?

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According to a survey discussing counselor perceptions of ethical behavior, which of the following behaviors is, comparatively speaking, deemed the least acceptable?

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The most common type of lawsuit against a counselor accused of malpractice is:

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In choosing an ethical code to which to adhere, counselors should generally:

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Meara, Schmidt and Day (1996) describe the counselor's careful and tentative approach pertaining to making decisions that affect clients as____________ .

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Counselors can never engage in a sexual relationship with a client or a former client.

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ACA's Code of Ethics section on Research and Publication addresses all but which of the following issues?

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Malpractice insurance is:

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What percentage of counselors questioned believe that "reparative therapy" for homosexual clients is ethical?

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Supervisors are responsible for the welfare of their supervisees' clients.

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In Mear, Schdmidt, and Day's model of ethical decision-­‐making, virtuous helpers are prudent, have integrity, are respectful, and are benevolent.

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Which is not one of the sections of the ACA (2014) ethical code?

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