Question 1

Linda is considering developing a multiple or dual relationship with her client. It's important for Linda to remember:

Accepted Answer

A)  that all multiple relationships should be avoided because they are usually harmful. 
B)  that absolute answers are available to resolve dual or multiple relationship dilemmas. 
C)  to be cautious in order to protect herself from censure. 
D)  to consider whether the potential benefit outweighs the potential for harm. 
A)  that all multiple relationships should be avoided because they are usually harmful. 
B)  that absolute answers are available to resolve dual or multiple relationship dilemmas. 
C)  to be cautious in order to protect herself from censure. 
D)  to consider whether the potential benefit outweighs the potential for harm.

Question 2

In regards to boundaries in the counseling relationship, Lazarus takes the position that:

Accepted Answer

A)  certain ethics and boundaries actually diminish therapeutic effectiveness. 
B)  all boundaries should be eliminated because they destroy the counseling relationship. 
C)  strong boundaries must be maintained in order to avoid malpractice suits. 
D)  traits such as flexibility, spontaneity, and warmth tend to be characteristics of therapists who maintain strong boundaries. 
A)  certain ethics and boundaries actually diminish therapeutic effectiveness. 
B)  all boundaries should be eliminated because they destroy the counseling relationship. 
C)  strong boundaries must be maintained in order to avoid malpractice suits. 
D)  traits such as flexibility, spontaneity, and warmth tend to be characteristics of therapists who maintain strong boundaries.

Question 3

Joe has a counseling practice and is also teaching psychology part-time at a university. He is well-liked and trusted by students and some have asked for private counseling. Joe has decided to wait until semester break before taking them on as clients. Joe would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  exhibiting ethical behavior by telling his students that he will counsel them at the end of the semester. 
B)  in a dual relationship with his students, which may cause ethical problems. 
C)  playing favoritism by not counseling all of his students. 
D)  not qualified to counsel his students because he is a part-time instructor. 
A)  exhibiting ethical behavior by telling his students that he will counsel them at the end of the semester. 
B)  in a dual relationship with his students, which may cause ethical problems. 
C)  playing favoritism by not counseling all of his students. 
D)  not qualified to counsel his students because he is a part-time instructor.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a controversy of boundary issues?

Accepted Answer

A)  Age, diagnosis, life experiences such as abuse, and culture are key elements of the therapeutic relationship. 
B)  An unfortunate reality is that some practitioners have difficulty distinguishing where appropriate boundary lines should be drawn. 
C)  The goal of ethical decision making is to take a position where the potential for exploitation is minimized. 
D)  Failing to establish clear boundaries can be very dangerous to both the client and the therapist. 
A)  Age, diagnosis, life experiences such as abuse, and culture are key elements of the therapeutic relationship. 
B)  An unfortunate reality is that some practitioners have difficulty distinguishing where appropriate boundary lines should be drawn. 
C)  The goal of ethical decision making is to take a position where the potential for exploitation is minimized. 
D)  Failing to establish clear boundaries can be very dangerous to both the client and the therapist.

Question 5

Boundary management is:

Accepted Answer

A)  not an issue in sparsely populated areas. 
B)  less challenging in rural areas than in urban areas. 
C)  equally as challenging in rural and urban areas. 
D)  more challenging in rural areas than in urban areas. 
A)  not an issue in sparsely populated areas. 
B)  less challenging in rural areas than in urban areas. 
C)  equally as challenging in rural and urban areas. 
D)  more challenging in rural areas than in urban areas.

Question 6

Departures from commonly accepted practices that could potentially benefit clients are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  unethical boundaries. 
B)  boundary crossings. 
C)  boundary violations. 
D)  interpersonal boundaries. 
A)  unethical boundaries. 
B)  boundary crossings. 
C)  boundary violations. 
D)  interpersonal boundaries.

Question 7

Marty is counseling with an Asian client who recently returned from a trip to Japan to visit relatives. His client wants to give him an inexpensive souvenir. It is important for Marty to:

Accepted Answer

A)  refuse the gift on ethical grounds. 
B)  explain that the gift would change their relationship and create a conflict of interest. 
C)  be aware that accepting the gift may be culturally appropriate with this client. 
D)  explain that he cannot accept the gift until the counseling relationship is over. 
A)  refuse the gift on ethical grounds. 
B)  explain that the gift would change their relationship and create a conflict of interest. 
C)  be aware that accepting the gift may be culturally appropriate with this client. 
D)  explain that he cannot accept the gift until the counseling relationship is over.

Question 8

Which one of the following is NOT considered a guideline to minimizing the likelihood of sexual transgressions by clinicians?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seek professional support during times of personal loss or crisis. 
B)  Differentiate between having sexual attraction to clients and acting on this attraction. 
C)  Avoid terminating the therapeutic relationship, even when sexual feelings obscure objectivity. 
D)  Make it a practice to examine and monitor feelings and behaviors toward clients. 
A)  Seek professional support during times of personal loss or crisis. 
B)  Differentiate between having sexual attraction to clients and acting on this attraction. 
C)  Avoid terminating the therapeutic relationship, even when sexual feelings obscure objectivity. 
D)  Make it a practice to examine and monitor feelings and behaviors toward clients.

Question 9

In the authors' view, non­erotic touching between counselor and client should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  a spontaneous and honest expression of the therapist's feelings. 
B)  incongruent with what they feel. 
C)  a therapeutic technique used to extinguish catharsis. 
D)  considered unethical. 
A)  a spontaneous and honest expression of the therapist's feelings. 
B)  incongruent with what they feel. 
C)  a therapeutic technique used to extinguish catharsis. 
D)  considered unethical.

Question 10

Few professional codes of ethics specifically address the topic of giving or receiving gifts in the therapeutic relationship. The AAMFT does have such a guideline and it states that marriage and family therapists:

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot give to or receive from clients gifts of substantial value or that impair the integrity or efficacy of the therapeutic relationship. 
B)  can give to or receive from clients small gifts of little monetary value. 
C)  can give to or receive from clients gifts when given during an appropriate and healthy therapeutic relationship. 
D)  cannot give or receive gifts under any circumstances. 
A)  cannot give to or receive from clients gifts of substantial value or that impair the integrity or efficacy of the therapeutic relationship. 
B)  can give to or receive from clients small gifts of little monetary value. 
C)  can give to or receive from clients gifts when given during an appropriate and healthy therapeutic relationship. 
D)  cannot give or receive gifts under any circumstances.

Question 11

Neglecting to attend to family-of-origin issues can lead to such as being attracted to clients.

Accepted Answer

A)  blind spots 
B)  bartering 
C)  the ethical deterioration phenomenon 
D)  the slippery slope phenomenon 
A)  blind spots 
B)  bartering 
C)  the ethical deterioration phenomenon 
D)  the slippery slope phenomenon

Question 12

Which of the following actions would maximize the risks inherent in dual or multiple relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Setting healthy boundaries from the outset 
B)  Securing informed consent of clients and discuss with them both the potential risks and benefits of dual relationships 
C)  Documenting any dual relationships in clinical case notes 
D)  Becoming romantically involved with the client 
A)  Setting healthy boundaries from the outset 
B)  Securing informed consent of clients and discuss with them both the potential risks and benefits of dual relationships 
C)  Documenting any dual relationships in clinical case notes 
D)  Becoming romantically involved with the client

Question 13

When in conflict with clinical needs, context, competence, or consent, even the most well-intentioned nonsexual physical contact may be experienced as:

Accepted Answer

A)  appropriate, gentle, and wanted contact. 
B)  aggressive, frightening, intimidating, demeaning, arrogant, unwanted, insensitive, threatening, or intrusive. 
C)  passive, soothing, calming, comforting, gentle, and peaceful. 
D)  completely indifferent for both therapist and client. 
A)  appropriate, gentle, and wanted contact. 
B)  aggressive, frightening, intimidating, demeaning, arrogant, unwanted, insensitive, threatening, or intrusive. 
C)  passive, soothing, calming, comforting, gentle, and peaceful. 
D)  completely indifferent for both therapist and client.

Linda is considering developing a multiple or dual relationship with her client. It's important for Linda to remember:

In regards to boundaries in the counseling relationship, Lazarus takes the position that:

Joe has a counseling practice and is also teaching psychology part-time at a university. He is well-liked and trusted by students and some have asked for private counseling. Joe has decided to wait until semester break before taking them on as clients. Joe would be:

Which of the following is NOT a controversy of boundary issues?

Boundary management is:

Departures from commonly accepted practices that could potentially benefit clients are referred to as:

Marty is counseling with an Asian client who recently returned from a trip to Japan to visit relatives. His client wants to give him an inexpensive souvenir. It is important for Marty to:

Which one of the following is NOT considered a guideline to minimizing the likelihood of sexual transgressions by clinicians?

In the authors' view, nonerotic touching between counselor and client should be:

Few professional codes of ethics specifically address the topic of giving or receiving gifts in the therapeutic relationship. The AAMFT does have such a guideline and it states that marriage and family therapists:

Neglecting to attend to family-of-origin issues can lead to such as being attracted to clients.

Which of the following actions would maximize the risks inherent in dual or multiple relationships?

When in conflict with clinical needs, context, competence, or consent, even the most well-intentioned nonsexual physical contact may be experienced as:

Introduction to Professional Ethics

The Counselor As a Person and As a Professional

Values and the Helping Relationship

Multicultural Perspectives and Diversity Issues

Client Rights and Counselor Responsibilities

Confidentiality: Ethical and Legal Issues

Professional Competence and Training

Ethical Issues in Supervision

Issues in Theory and Practice

Ethical Issues in Couples and Family Therapy

Ethical Issues in Group Work

Community and Social Justice Perspectives

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Exam 7: Managing Boundaries and Multiple Relationships

Linda is considering developing a multiple or dual relationship with her client. It's important for Linda to remember:

In regards to boundaries in the counseling relationship, Lazarus takes the position that:

Joe has a counseling practice and is also teaching psychology part-time at a university. He is well-liked and trusted by students and some have asked for private counseling. Joe has decided to wait until semester break before taking them on as clients. Joe would be:

Which of the following is NOT a controversy of boundary issues?

Boundary management is:

Departures from commonly accepted practices that could potentially benefit clients are referred to as:

Marty is counseling with an Asian client who recently returned from a trip to Japan to visit relatives. His client wants to give him an inexpensive souvenir. It is important for Marty to:

Which one of the following is NOT considered a guideline to minimizing the likelihood of sexual transgressions by clinicians?

In the authors' view, non­erotic touching between counselor and client should be:

Few professional codes of ethics specifically address the topic of giving or receiving gifts in the therapeutic relationship. The AAMFT does have such a guideline and it states that marriage and family therapists:

Neglecting to attend to family-of-origin issues can lead to such as being attracted to clients.

Which of the following actions would maximize the risks inherent in dual or multiple relationships?

When in conflict with clinical needs, context, competence, or consent, even the most well-intentioned nonsexual physical contact may be experienced as:

Introduction to Professional Ethics

The Counselor As a Person and As a Professional

Values and the Helping Relationship

Multicultural Perspectives and Diversity Issues

Client Rights and Counselor Responsibilities

Confidentiality: Ethical and Legal Issues

Professional Competence and Training

Ethical Issues in Supervision

Issues in Theory and Practice

Ethical Issues in Couples and Family Therapy

Ethical Issues in Group Work

Community and Social Justice Perspectives

Filters

In the authors' view, nonerotic touching between counselor and client should be: