Question 1

What term describes a therapist's revealing thoughts, feelings, and personal history to clients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-disclosure 
B)  Confidentiality 
C)  Empathy 
D)  Cultural competency 
A)  Self-disclosure 
B)  Confidentiality 
C)  Empathy 
D)  Cultural competency A

Question 2

Which term can be defined as sexual interaction between someone in an authoritative role and a subordinate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interest 
B)  Activity 
C)  Misconduct 
D)  Assault 
A)  Interest 
B)  Activity 
C)  Misconduct 
D)  Assault C

Question 3

Which action is required of massage therapists who know first hand about sexual misconduct by another therapist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Letting the therapist know the exact nature of the allegations 
B)  Informing the therapist's supervisor of the allegation 
C)  Filing a report with the state licensing board 
D)  Keeping information confidential until contacted by the authorities 
A)  Letting the therapist know the exact nature of the allegations 
B)  Informing the therapist's supervisor of the allegation 
C)  Filing a report with the state licensing board 
D)  Keeping information confidential until contacted by the authorities C

Question 4

Which concept means confidence in and reliance upon others to act in accordance with accepted social, ethical, or legal norms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trust 
B)  Respect 
C)  Validity 
D)  Congruence 
A)  Trust 
B)  Respect 
C)  Validity 
D)  Congruence

Question 5

Which action is part of the model for ethical decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blaming the person who started the problem 
B)  Imposing a preferred solution to a conflict 
C)  Agreeing to whatever another person wants 
D)  Identifying potential issues involved 
A)  Blaming the person who started the problem 
B)  Imposing a preferred solution to a conflict 
C)  Agreeing to whatever another person wants 
D)  Identifying potential issues involved

Question 6

Which term means adherence to a set of values and obligations, formally agreed-upon codes of conduct, and reasonable expectations of clients, colleagues, and co-workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Therapeutic relationships 
B)  Professionalism 
C)  Conflicts of interest 
D)  Reciprocity 
A)  Therapeutic relationships 
B)  Professionalism 
C)  Conflicts of interest 
D)  Reciprocity

Question 7

Which example demonstrates a time boundary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Starting and finishing a massage session promptly 
B)  Sharing religious and political views with clients 
C)  Obtaining consent before working on the gluteal region 
D)  Intentionally evoking an emotional response from the client 
A)  Starting and finishing a massage session promptly 
B)  Sharing religious and political views with clients 
C)  Obtaining consent before working on the gluteal region 
D)  Intentionally evoking an emotional response from the client

Question 8

The therapeutic relationship is a professional one that exists to meet the needs of whom?

Accepted Answer

A)  Client 
B)  Therapist 
C)  Client's family 
D)  Massage regulatory board 
A)  Client 
B)  Therapist 
C)  Client's family 
D)  Massage regulatory board

Question 9

Which response is appropriate for the massage therapist if a client has an emotional release during the session?

Accepted Answer

A)  End the client's treatment immediately 
B)  Charge the client an additional fee 
C)  Assume the role of psychotherapist for the client 
D)  Bring the focus back to the client's body 
A)  End the client's treatment immediately 
B)  Charge the client an additional fee 
C)  Assume the role of psychotherapist for the client 
D)  Bring the focus back to the client's body

Question 10

Which aspect of ethics obligates professionals to act in ways that benefit the wellbeing of others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autonomy 
B)  Non-malfeasance 
C)  Beneficence 
D)  Fidelity 
A)  Autonomy 
B)  Non-malfeasance 
C)  Beneficence 
D)  Fidelity

Question 11

Which activity is an indication the client is sexualizing the massage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Snoring or drooling during part of the session 
B)  Requesting additional draping, such as a blanket 
C)  Wearing undergarments under the drape 
D)  Moving the pelvis repetitively 
A)  Snoring or drooling during part of the session 
B)  Requesting additional draping, such as a blanket 
C)  Wearing undergarments under the drape 
D)  Moving the pelvis repetitively

Question 12

Which term is defined the existence of multiple roles a therapist and a client?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dual relationships 
B)  Transference 
C)  Countertransference 
D)  Power differentials 
A)  Dual relationships 
B)  Transference 
C)  Countertransference 
D)  Power differentials

Question 13

Which statement describes cultural competency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ability of professionals to speak languages of more than one culture 
B)  Behaviors, attitudes, and policies that enable professionals to work effectively in cross-cultural situations 
C)  Behaviors, attitudes, and policies that enable professionals to determine which culture is best 
D)  Ability of professionals to be tolerant of cross-cultural situations 
A)  Ability of professionals to speak languages of more than one culture 
B)  Behaviors, attitudes, and policies that enable professionals to work effectively in cross-cultural situations 
C)  Behaviors, attitudes, and policies that enable professionals to determine which culture is best 
D)  Ability of professionals to be tolerant of cross-cultural situations

Question 14

Which concept allows the application of professional knowledge and clinical expertise to help clients achieve their treatment goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dual relationship 
B)  Healing touch 
C)  Therapeutic relationship 
D)  Subjective rapport 
A)  Dual relationship 
B)  Healing touch 
C)  Therapeutic relationship 
D)  Subjective rapport

Question 15

Which example demonstrates respect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-disclosure of personal information to the client 
B)  Counseling a distressed client 
C)  Giving the client the massage he or she asked for 
D)  Draping the client improperly 
A)  Self-disclosure of personal information to the client 
B)  Counseling a distressed client 
C)  Giving the client the massage he or she asked for 
D)  Draping the client improperly

Question 16

Which procedure is an appropriate way of dealing with a client's erection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask questions about the client's parents 
B)  Apply pressure to the client's abdomen 
C)  Tell the client that erections are unimpressive 
D)  Turn down the thermostat to lower the client's body temperature 
A)  Ask questions about the client's parents 
B)  Apply pressure to the client's abdomen 
C)  Tell the client that erections are unimpressive 
D)  Turn down the thermostat to lower the client's body temperature

Question 17

Which example demonstrates a physical boundary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Starting and finishing a massage session on time 
B)  Sharing personal religious and political views with clients 
C)  Obtaining consent before working on the gluteal region 
D)  Intentionally evoking an emotional response from the client 
A)  Starting and finishing a massage session on time 
B)  Sharing personal religious and political views with clients 
C)  Obtaining consent before working on the gluteal region 
D)  Intentionally evoking an emotional response from the client

Question 18

Which example demonstrates a way a massage therapist can decrease the risk of sexual misconduct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoiding terms of endearment, such as "honey" or "sweetie" 
B)  Dressing for work as though going on a date to increase tips 
C)  Wearing tight or revealing clothing to perform the session 
D)  Using the words "release" or "happy ending" in advertisements 
A)  Avoiding terms of endearment, such as "honey" or "sweetie" 
B)  Dressing for work as though going on a date to increase tips 
C)  Wearing tight or revealing clothing to perform the session 
D)  Using the words "release" or "happy ending" in advertisements

Question 19

Which example demonstrates a financial boundary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Posting your fee schedule and accepted forms of payment 
B)  Sharing personal religious and political views with clients 
C)  Obtaining consent before working on the gluteal region 
D)  Intentionally evoking an emotional response from the client 
A)  Posting your fee schedule and accepted forms of payment 
B)  Sharing personal religious and political views with clients 
C)  Obtaining consent before working on the gluteal region 
D)  Intentionally evoking an emotional response from the client

Question 20

Which step of the model for ethical decision making involves seeking advice from mentors, teachers, peers, or other trusted professionals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify the problem or dilemma 
B)  Obtain consultation 
C)  Identify potential issues involved 
D)  Consider possible and probable courses of action 
A)  Identify the problem or dilemma 
B)  Obtain consultation 
C)  Identify potential issues involved 
D)  Consider possible and probable courses of action

Exam 2: The Therapeutic Relationship: Ethics, Boundaries, and Cultural Competencies

What term describes a therapist's revealing thoughts, feelings, and personal history to clients?

Which term can be defined as sexual interaction between someone in an authoritative role and a subordinate?

Which action is required of massage therapists who know first hand about sexual misconduct by another therapist?

Which concept means confidence in and reliance upon others to act in accordance with accepted social, ethical, or legal norms?

Which action is part of the model for ethical decision making?

Which term means adherence to a set of values and obligations, formally agreed-upon codes of conduct, and reasonable expectations of clients, colleagues, and co-workers?

Which example demonstrates a time boundary?

The therapeutic relationship is a professional one that exists to meet the needs of whom?

Which response is appropriate for the massage therapist if a client has an emotional release during the session?

Which aspect of ethics obligates professionals to act in ways that benefit the wellbeing of others?

Which activity is an indication the client is sexualizing the massage?

Which term is defined the existence of multiple roles a therapist and a client?

Which statement describes cultural competency?

Which concept allows the application of professional knowledge and clinical expertise to help clients achieve their treatment goals?

Which example demonstrates respect?

Which procedure is an appropriate way of dealing with a client's erection?

Which example demonstrates a physical boundary?

Which example demonstrates a way a massage therapist can decrease the risk of sexual misconduct?

Which example demonstrates a financial boundary?

Which step of the model for ethical decision making involves seeking advice from mentors, teachers, peers, or other trusted professionals?

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