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_________ is concerned with perspectives of right and proper conduct and involves an evaluation of actions on the basis of some broader cultural context or religious standard.
_________ is concerned with perspectives of right and proper conduct and involves an evaluation of actions on the basis of some broader cultural context or religious standard.
Ethical conduct
Robert runs into the office, unprepared and frustrated because he is late for his weekly appointment with his first client of the day. His behavior is:
Robert runs into the office, unprepared and frustrated because he is late for his weekly appointment with his first client of the day. His behavior is:
The counselor decided to break confidentiality after attempts to encourage James to inform his wife of his condition were unsuccessful. The counselor's action:
The counselor decided to break confidentiality after attempts to encourage James to inform his wife of his condition were unsuccessful. The counselor's action:
Elizabeth, a beginning practitioner, counsels in a manner in which she merely acts in compliance with the law and follows minimal ethical standards. She is at the first level of ethical functioning, which is:
Elizabeth, a beginning practitioner, counsels in a manner in which she merely acts in compliance with the law and follows minimal ethical standards. She is at the first level of ethical functioning, which is:
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The basic purpose of professional codes of ethics is to:
The basic purpose of professional codes of ethics is to:
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A formal complaint was filed against Harry for sexually harassing a female client. The ethics committee of the professional association to which he belongs most likely recommended that Harry:
A formal complaint was filed against Harry for sexually harassing a female client. The ethics committee of the professional association to which he belongs most likely recommended that Harry:
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The counselor who asks the questions 'Am I doing what is best for my client?' rather than 'Is this situation unethical?' is functioning from which ethical perspective?
The counselor who asks the questions 'Am I doing what is best for my client?' rather than 'Is this situation unethical?' is functioning from which ethical perspective?
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Virtuous professionals:
Virtuous professionals:
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Richard is counseling a male Asian client and is encouraging him to go to college even though he is expected to take care of his aging parents. Richard is violating which basic moral principle?
Richard is counseling a male Asian client and is encouraging him to go to college even though he is expected to take care of his aging parents. Richard is violating which basic moral principle?
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Jan, an incest survivor, is covered for six sessions by her insurance. The counselor is in private practice and knows that Jan needs more sessions. She decides to offer Jan her services pro bono. In making this decision, the counselor is using the basic moral principle of:
Jan, an incest survivor, is covered for six sessions by her insurance. The counselor is in private practice and knows that Jan needs more sessions. She decides to offer Jan her services pro bono. In making this decision, the counselor is using the basic moral principle of:
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Expulsion or suspension of members from professional associations:
Expulsion or suspension of members from professional associations:
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In an attempt to convince her young client to practice safe sex, Valerie fabricated her own statistics and facts about the hazards of unprotected sex. In this instance, Valerie violated the principle of:
In an attempt to convince her young client to practice safe sex, Valerie fabricated her own statistics and facts about the hazards of unprotected sex. In this instance, Valerie violated the principle of:
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Which of the following models of ethical decision making focuses primarily on the social aspects of decision making?
Which of the following models of ethical decision making focuses primarily on the social aspects of decision making?
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Ethics codes tend to be:
Ethics codes tend to be:
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Reporting requirements in codes:
Reporting requirements in codes:
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The highest standards of thinking and a professional's willingness to reflect on the effects their interventions may have on the welfare of their clients describes what kind of ethics?
The highest standards of thinking and a professional's willingness to reflect on the effects their interventions may have on the welfare of their clients describes what kind of ethics?
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Which of the following focuses NOT ONLY on how professionals can harm clients, but also on how therapists can do better at helping clients?
Which of the following focuses NOT ONLY on how professionals can harm clients, but also on how therapists can do better at helping clients?
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The first essential step towards ethical decision making is:
The first essential step towards ethical decision making is:
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Rather than focusing on best practices, many ethics courses focus on:
Rather than focusing on best practices, many ethics courses focus on:
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Which of the following statements is true with regard to ethical codes?
Which of the following statements is true with regard to ethical codes?
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When practitioners weigh multiple and often competing demands and goals, they must use:
When practitioners weigh multiple and often competing demands and goals, they must use:
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The major duties of regulating boards include which of the following?
The major duties of regulating boards include which of the following?
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When a complaint is lodged against a member of a professional organization, the ethics committee:
When a complaint is lodged against a member of a professional organization, the ethics committee:
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When practitioners devote a portion of their professional time and skills to services for which there is no expectation of significant financial return, they are:
When practitioners devote a portion of their professional time and skills to services for which there is no expectation of significant financial return, they are:
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Autonomy refers to:
Autonomy refers to:
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Although the ethics codes of the various professional organizations have specific differences, some of the common themes include:
Although the ethics codes of the various professional organizations have specific differences, some of the common themes include:
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Each major mental health professional organization has its own code of ethics; however, most of these codes are:
Each major mental health professional organization has its own code of ethics; however, most of these codes are:
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Ethics codes are _____________ for exercising ethical responsibility.
Ethics codes are _____________ for exercising ethical responsibility.
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Practitioners can help expand their awareness and clarify their values in dealing with the challenges of their work through:
Practitioners can help expand their awareness and clarify their values in dealing with the challenges of their work through:
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Obtaining consultation is important because:
Obtaining consultation is important because:
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Study Notes
Ethical Conduct
- Ethical conduct involves evaluation of actions based on broader cultural contexts or religious standards.
- Morality encompasses personal beliefs about right and wrong.
Professional Behavior
- Consistent lateness to appointments is deemed unprofessional.
- Professionalism includes punctuality and preparedness for client sessions.
Confidentiality and Ethical Standards
- Breaking confidentiality may be legally acceptable if it pertains to contagious diseases such as HIV.
- Ethical standards can differ from legal regulations, potentially leading to ethical dilemmas for practitioners.
Levels of Ethical Functioning
- Mandatory ethics represents a basic level of compliance with laws and minimum ethical standards.
Purpose of Professional Codes
- Codes of ethics educate professionals, ensure accountability, and improve practice standards.
Disciplinary Actions
- Repeat offenders in professional organizations may face expulsion as a major sanction for unethical behavior.
Ethical Perspectives
- Practitioners focusing on client welfare rather than solely on ethicality operate under a virtue ethics perspective.
- Virtuous professionals demonstrate sensitivity, judgment, and decisive ethical actions.
Moral Principles in Decision Making
- Non-maleficence entails avoiding harm to clients when making decisions.
- Justice emphasizes equal access to services, highlighting the importance of accessibility in counseling.
Sanctions and Appeals
- Expulsion or suspension from professional associations is a major sanction with significant implications.
Veracity Principle
- Fabricating facts violates the principle of veracity, which emphasizes truthfulness in practice.
Ethical Decision-Making Models
- The social constructionist model redefines ethical decision making as an interactive process focused on social aspects.
Characteristics of Ethics Codes
- Ethics codes are primarily reactive and may not align with state laws, leading to potential conflicts.
Professional Judgment
- Weighing multiple demands requires professionals to exercise sound professional judgment.
Duties of Regulatory Boards
- Regulatory boards determine standards for admission and conduct disciplinary proceedings to ensure public protection.
Complaint Procedures
- Ethics committees investigate complaints against members, deliberating to reach a disposition.
Pro Bono Services
- Providing pro bono services demonstrates a commitment to ethical responsibility and social justice.
Autonomy in Counseling
- Autonomy emphasizes client self-determination and the freedom to make choices within their cultural framework.
Common Themes in Ethics Codes
- Most professional organizations share a commitment to client welfare, avoiding harm, and maintaining confidentiality.
Flexibility of Ethics Codes
- Ethical codes are broad and general, not specific answers to every ethical dilemma faced in practice.
Consultation Importance
- Obtaining consultation enhances objectivity in decision-making and helps mitigate biases or emotional investments.
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