20 Questions
What is the importance of a diagnosis in counseling?
Practitioners debate its necessity
What is the difference between a dual and multiple relationship in counseling?
Multiple relationships involve sequential role assumption
Why are brief and standardized treatments preferred by many insurance companies?
They are cheaper than longer treatments
What should practitioners do to maintain ethical boundaries when using social media?
Include social networking policies as part of informed consent
What is the role of ethical decision making in counseling?
It is an evolutionary process that requires self-reflection
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
When is it necessary to break confidentiality in counseling?
When the client needs to be hospitalized
What should an adequate theory of counseling deal with?
The social and cultural factors of an individual's problems and optimum human development
What is assessment in counseling?
The ongoing process designed to help the counselor evaluate key elements of a client's psychological functioning
What should theories of counseling incorporate?
An interactive person-in-the-environment focus and a multicultural perspective
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.
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.
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.
What are ethics codes?
Guidelines that outline professional standards of behavior and responsible practice.
Do ethics codes make decisions for counselors?
No, ethics codes do not make decisions for counselors.
What are the principles that underlie the professional code?
Benefit others, do no harm, respect other's autonomy, and be just, fair and faithful.
What is the purpose of ethical codes?
To educate professionals about their responsibilities
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.
What is the importance of confidentiality in a client-therapist relationship?
Confidentiality is essential but not absolute in a client-therapist relationship.
What are some aspects of the informed consent process?
The limitations of and exceptions to confidentiality for the therapist
Discover your knowledge on Exceptions to Confidentiality and Privileged Communication with this quiz. Test yourself on situations where a client poses a danger to self or others, clients who are victims of abuse, clients needing hospitalization, information being made an issue in a court action, clients requesting a release of record, and current theories that need to include a multicultural perspective. Sharpen your understanding of these important exceptions in the field of counseling and psychology.
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