Question 1

Virtuous professionals:

Accepted Answer

A)  are motivated to do what is right, but tend to ignore it. 
B)  function within their professional code of ethics because they fear the consequences if they do not. 
C)  possess vision and discernment, which involves sensitivity, judgment, and understanding and leads to decisive ethical actions. 
D)  typically focus on moral issues with the goals of solving a particular dilemma. 
A)  are motivated to do what is right, but tend to ignore it. 
B)  function within their professional code of ethics because they fear the consequences if they do not. 
C)  possess vision and discernment, which involves sensitivity, judgment, and understanding and leads to decisive ethical actions. 
D)  typically focus on moral issues with the goals of solving a particular dilemma.

Question 2

The major duties of regulating boards include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Completing investigations into the ethical practice of new members for a short period to determine the possibility of unethical practice in the future 
B)  Screening applications to determine appropriate candidates for the professional organization who will practice ethically and increase the positive image of the professional organization 
C)  Determining standards for admission into the profession, screening applicants applying for certification or licensure, conducting disciplinary proceedings involving violations of standards of professional conduct as defined by law, and regulating the practice of psychotherapy for the public good 
D)  Conducting evaluations of members' financial stability 
A)  Completing investigations into the ethical practice of new members for a short period to determine the possibility of unethical practice in the future 
B)  Screening applications to determine appropriate candidates for the professional organization who will practice ethically and increase the positive image of the professional organization 
C)  Determining standards for admission into the profession, screening applicants applying for certification or licensure, conducting disciplinary proceedings involving violations of standards of professional conduct as defined by law, and regulating the practice of psychotherapy for the public good 
D)  Conducting evaluations of members' financial stability

Question 3

Rather than focusing on best practices, many ethics courses focus on:

Accepted Answer

A)  creating the safest environment for professionals to work. 
B)  the unethical practices of university professors. 
C)  record keeping guidelines. 
D)  laws, disciplinary codes, and risk management strategy. 
A)  creating the safest environment for professionals to work. 
B)  the unethical practices of university professors. 
C)  record keeping guidelines. 
D)  laws, disciplinary codes, and risk management strategy.

Question 4

Obtaining consultation is important because:

Accepted Answer

A)  it creates a safety net when our actions are unethical. 
B)  it is better to have someone else know who your client is in case something happens. 
C)  our prejudices, biases, personal needs, or emotional investment creates an inability to view a situation objectively. 
D)  the ethical codes state it is important. 
A)  it creates a safety net when our actions are unethical. 
B)  it is better to have someone else know who your client is in case something happens. 
C)  our prejudices, biases, personal needs, or emotional investment creates an inability to view a situation objectively. 
D)  the ethical codes state it is important.

Question 5

Expulsion or suspension of members from professional associations:

Accepted Answer

A)  has no effect on the member. 
B)  cannot be appealed. 
C)  is never reported in the journals of the professional associations. 
D)  is a major sanction. 
A)  has no effect on the member. 
B)  cannot be appealed. 
C)  is never reported in the journals of the professional associations. 
D)  is a major sanction.

Question 6

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:

Accepted Answer

A)  fidelity. 
B)  veracity. 
C)  beneficence. 
D)  justice. 
A)  fidelity. 
B)  veracity. 
C)  beneficence. 
D)  justice.

Question 7

Robert runs into the office, unprepared and frustrated because he is late for his weekly appointment with his first client of the day. He is consistently late for his appointments. His behavior is:

Accepted Answer

A)  immoral. 
B)  illegal. 
C)  unethical. 
D)  unprofessional. 
A)  immoral. 
B)  illegal. 
C)  unethical. 
D)  unprofessional.

Question 8

Although the ethics codes of the various professional organizations have specific differences, some of the common themes include:

Accepted Answer

A)  being interested in the welfare of clients, avoiding harm and exploitation, and protecting client's confidentiality and privacy. 
B)  practicing outside the scope of one's competence and utilizing mandatory ethics. 
C)  avoiding discrimination of client ethnicity while providing minimal services. 
D)  acting ethically responsible and focused on limiting professional sanctions. 
A)  being interested in the welfare of clients, avoiding harm and exploitation, and protecting client's confidentiality and privacy. 
B)  practicing outside the scope of one's competence and utilizing mandatory ethics. 
C)  avoiding discrimination of client ethnicity while providing minimal services. 
D)  acting ethically responsible and focused on limiting professional sanctions.

Question 9

Practitioners can help expand their awareness and clarify their values in dealing with the challenges of their work through:

Accepted Answer

A)  reading and reflecting on the standards. 
B)  meditation and relaxation. 
C)  years of experience. 
D)  reading self-help books. 
A)  reading and reflecting on the standards. 
B)  meditation and relaxation. 
C)  years of experience. 
D)  reading self-help books.

Question 10

Jan, an incest survivor, is covered for six sessions by her insurance. Her counselor is in private practice and knows that Jan needs more sessions. She decides to offer Jan her services pro bono. In making the ethical decision to ensure that her client has equal access to services, the counselor is using the basic moral principal of:

Accepted Answer

A)  fidelity. 
B)  justice. 
C)  nonmaleficence. 
D)  autonomy. 
A)  fidelity. 
B)  justice. 
C)  nonmaleficence. 
D)  autonomy.

Virtuous professionals:

The major duties of regulating boards include which of the following?

Rather than focusing on best practices, many ethics courses focus on:

Obtaining consultation is important because:

Expulsion or suspension of members from professional associations:

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:

Robert runs into the office, unprepared and frustrated because he is late for his weekly appointment with his first client of the day. He is consistently late for his appointments. His behavior is:

Although the ethics codes of the various professional organizations have specific differences, some of the common themes include:

Practitioners can help expand their awareness and clarify their values in dealing with the challenges of their work through:

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

Managing Boundaries and Multiple Relationships

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 1: Introduction to Professional Ethics

Virtuous professionals:

The major duties of regulating boards include which of the following?

Rather than focusing on best practices, many ethics courses focus on:

Obtaining consultation is important because:

Expulsion or suspension of members from professional associations:

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:

Robert runs into the office, unprepared and frustrated because he is late for his weekly appointment with his first client of the day. He is consistently late for his appointments. His behavior is:

Although the ethics codes of the various professional organizations have specific differences, some of the common themes include:

Practitioners can help expand their awareness and clarify their values in dealing with the challenges of their work through:

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

Managing Boundaries and Multiple Relationships

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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