Exceptions to Confidentiality and Privileged Communication Quiz

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What is the importance of a diagnosis in counseling?

Practitioners debate its necessity (correct)

It is always required for treatment planning

It is necessary for insurance purposes

It is required by ethical guidelines

What is the difference between a dual and multiple relationship in counseling?

Multiple relationships involve sequential role assumption (correct)

Dual relationships are always nonprofessional

Multiple relationships are always sexual

There is no difference

Why are brief and standardized treatments preferred by many insurance companies?

They are more effective than longer treatments

They are cheaper than longer treatments (correct)

They are easier to administer than longer treatments

They are more culturally sensitive than longer treatments

What should practitioners do to maintain ethical boundaries when using social media?

Include social networking policies as part of informed consent Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ethical decision making in counseling?

It is an evolutionary process that requires self-reflection Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of identifying a pattern of symptoms that fit the criteria for a specific mental disorder defined in the DSM-5?

Diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

When is it necessary to break confidentiality in counseling?

When the client needs to be hospitalized Signup and view all the answers

What should an adequate theory of counseling deal with?

The social and cultural factors of an individual's problems and optimum human development Signup and view all the answers

What is assessment in counseling?

The ongoing process designed to help the counselor evaluate key elements of a client's psychological functioning Signup and view all the answers

What should theories of counseling incorporate?

An interactive person-in-the-environment focus and a multicultural perspective Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between Mandatory Ethics and Aspirational Ethics?

Mandatory Ethics deals with the minimum level of professional practice, while Aspirational Ethics involves the highest standards of thinking and conduct. Signup and view all the answers

What is Positive Ethics?

An approach taken by practitioners who want to do their best for clients rather than simply meet minimum standards to stay out of trouble. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to be aware of our own needs and potential personal problems?

To avoid personal problems from affecting professional relationships with clients. Signup and view all the answers

What are ethics codes?

Guidelines that outline professional standards of behavior and responsible practice. Signup and view all the answers

Do ethics codes make decisions for counselors?

No, ethics codes do not make decisions for counselors. Signup and view all the answers

What are the principles that underlie the professional code?

Benefit others, do no harm, respect other's autonomy, and be just, fair and faithful. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ethical codes?

To educate professionals about their responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps in making ethical decisions?

Identify the problem, look at the relevant ethics codes and laws, seek consultation, brainstorm various possible courses of action, list consequences, decide, and document the reasons for your actions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of confidentiality in a client-therapist relationship?

Confidentiality is essential but not absolute in a client-therapist relationship. Signup and view all the answers

What are some aspects of the informed consent process?

The limitations of and exceptions to confidentiality for the therapist Signup and view all the answers