Question 1

Therapists who make home visits

Accepted Answer

A)  are behaving unethically. 
B)  are behaving illegally. 
C)  do not have to follow the same laws. 
D)  receive first hand view of the client's home, neighborhood, and community. 
A)  are behaving unethically. 
B)  are behaving illegally. 
C)  do not have to follow the same laws. 
D)  receive first hand view of the client's home, neighborhood, and community. D

Question 2

A __________ is a serious breach that causes harm to the client.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​boundary setting 
B)  ​boundary relationship 
C)  boundary crossing 
D)  ​boundary violation 
A)  ​boundary setting 
B)  ​boundary relationship 
C)  boundary crossing 
D)  ​boundary violation D

Question 3

List 2-3 guidelines for setting boundaries.​

Accepted Answer

Setting boundaries is an essential aspect of maintaining healthy relationships and ensuring personal well-being. Here are 2-3 guidelines to consider when setting boundaries:

1. **Be Clear and Specific**: When setting boundaries, it's important to communicate them clearly and unambiguously. Avoid vague statements and instead, be specific about what is acceptable and what is not. For example, instead of saying "I need more space," you might say, "I need to have an hour to myself each evening after work to decompress." This clarity helps prevent misunderstandings and ensures that others know exactly what you expect.

2. **Set Boundaries Early**: It's easier to establish boundaries at the beginning of a relationship or situation than to try to impose them after patterns have been set. Early boundary setting helps set the tone for the relationship and can prevent resentment or discomfort from building up over time. For instance, if you're starting a new job, you might let your colleagues know from the outset that you don't answer work emails after 6 p.m. or on weekends.

3. **Be Consistent**: Once you've set a boundary, it's important to stick to it. Consistency reinforces the importance of your boundaries and helps others take them seriously. If you sometimes allow the boundary to be crossed without consequence, it can send mixed signals and may encourage others to test or ignore your limits. For example, if you've set a boundary that you will not lend money to friends, it's important to adhere to that rule each time you're asked.

Remember, setting boundaries is not about controlling others; it's about respecting your own needs and limits. It's also important to be prepared for some pushback when you first set boundaries, as it may take time for others to adjust to the new expectations. However, with clear communication, consistency, and respect for both yourself and others, setting boundaries can lead to healthier and more balanced relationships.

Question 4

When there is potential for negative consequences arising from a dual relationship, it is the responsibility of the professional to adhere to all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  secure the informed consent of clients and discuss with them both the potential risks and benefits of the relationship. 
B)  consult with other professionals. 
C)  seek supervision only if you want to. 
D)  document any dual relationships in clinical case notes. 
A)  secure the informed consent of clients and discuss with them both the potential risks and benefits of the relationship. 
B)  consult with other professionals. 
C)  seek supervision only if you want to. 
D)  document any dual relationships in clinical case notes.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Set healthy boundaries from the outset. 
B)  Secure informed consent of clients and discuss with them both the potential risks and benefits of dual relationships. 
C)  Document any dual relationships in clinical case notes. 
D)  Become romantically involved with the client. 
A)  Set healthy boundaries from the outset. 
B)  Secure informed consent of clients and discuss with them both the potential risks and benefits of dual relationships. 
C)  Document any dual relationships in clinical case notes. 
D)  Become romantically involved with the client.

Question 6

Jenny's adolescent cousin recently got into trouble with the law. Jenny was asked by her family to counsel him since she knows the family history from a personal point of view. If Jenny did counsel her cousin, she would

Accepted Answer

A)  be in a dual relationship. 
B)  be in an unavoidable situation. 
C)  have to seek supervision. 
D)  document all services provided. 
A)  be in a dual relationship. 
B)  be in an unavoidable situation. 
C)  have to seek supervision. 
D)  document all services provided.

Question 7

Discussing sexual feelings about clients

Accepted Answer

A)  should never occur under any circumstances. 
B)  should occur only with one's religious or spiritual advisor. 
C)  should ideally occur during internships and peer supervision groups. 
D)  should occur only with the client. 
A)  should never occur under any circumstances. 
B)  should occur only with one's religious or spiritual advisor. 
C)  should ideally occur during internships and peer supervision groups. 
D)  should occur only with the client.

Question 8

The practice of bartering psychotherapy for either goods or services

Accepted Answer

A)  is considered unethical by virtually all the ethical codes. 
B)  has the potential for conflicts. 
C)  is generally an illegal practice. 
D)  is always an attempt of the therapist to control the client. 
A)  is considered unethical by virtually all the ethical codes. 
B)  has the potential for conflicts. 
C)  is generally an illegal practice. 
D)  is always an attempt of the therapist to control the client.

Question 9

Home-based therapy has been used extensively with __________, mainly because many of these individuals have difficulty trusting traditional mental health professionals.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ethnic majority populations 
B)  ​ethnic minority populations 
C)  ​non-ethnic majority populations 
D)  ​married white women 
A)  ​ethnic majority populations 
B)  ​ethnic minority populations 
C)  ​non-ethnic majority populations 
D)  ​married white women

Question 10

One way to broaden your awareness of the importance of creating and maintaining appropriate boundaries in the helping relationship is to

Accepted Answer

A)  ​focus on your personal relationships and the boundaries you place on them. 
B)  ​complete the self-inventory on managing boundaries. 
C)  ​determine if boundaries are necessary in the relationship. 
D)  ​understand the only time boundaries are needed is when working with ethnic minority populations. 
A)  ​focus on your personal relationships and the boundaries you place on them. 
B)  ​complete the self-inventory on managing boundaries. 
C)  ​determine if boundaries are necessary in the relationship. 
D)  ​understand the only time boundaries are needed is when working with ethnic minority populations.

Question 11

Describe a time when combining professional and personal relationships may occur.​

Accepted Answer

One example of when combining profession

Question 12

__________ occur when professionals assume two or more roles simultaneously or sequentially with a person seeking their help.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Multiple relationships 
B)  ​Professional relationships 
C)  ​Personal relationships 
D)  ​Normal relationships 
A)  ​Multiple relationships 
B)  ​Professional relationships 
C)  ​Personal relationships 
D)  ​Normal relationships

Question 13

The APA (2010) ethics code offers three helpful criteria in making decisions about multiple relationships. These include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  risk of exploitation. 
B)  loss of therapist objectivity. 
C)  assessment of benefit to the therapist. 
D)  harm to the professional relationship. 
A)  risk of exploitation. 
B)  loss of therapist objectivity. 
C)  assessment of benefit to the therapist. 
D)  harm to the professional relationship.

Question 14

Home visits, and out-of-office visits fall into the category of

Accepted Answer

A)  boundary crossings. 
B)  boundary violations. 
C)  boundary considerations. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  boundary crossings. 
B)  boundary violations. 
C)  boundary considerations. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 15

A study showed that when deciding whether or not to accept gifts from clients, psychologists were more likely to accept gifts that were

Accepted Answer

A)  inexpensive, culturally appropriate, and given as a sign of appreciation at the end of treatment. 
B)  inexpensive, but sentimental in value. 
C)  offered any time during the course of treatment as a token of gratitude as long as they were relatively inexpensive. 
D)  expensive and tasteful. 
A)  inexpensive, culturally appropriate, and given as a sign of appreciation at the end of treatment. 
B)  inexpensive, but sentimental in value. 
C)  offered any time during the course of treatment as a token of gratitude as long as they were relatively inexpensive. 
D)  expensive and tasteful.

Question 16

What is an accepted ethical guideline in terms of having social and personal relationships with clients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Therapists are advised to avoid dual relationships when harmful to the client; however, certain multiple relationships can not be avoided. 
B)  Friendships with clients always have positive results in counseling. 
C)  Counseling a friend is beneficial to both people involved. 
D)  Any form of social relationships with clients always damages the therapeutic relationship. 
A)  Therapists are advised to avoid dual relationships when harmful to the client; however, certain multiple relationships can not be avoided. 
B)  Friendships with clients always have positive results in counseling. 
C)  Counseling a friend is beneficial to both people involved. 
D)  Any form of social relationships with clients always damages the therapeutic relationship.

Question 17

Briefly explain the importance of having boundaries with social media.​

Accepted Answer

Having boundaries with social media is i

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an example of a multiple relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  One's instructor for didactic courses also serves as his or her clinical supervisor. 
B)  A therapist who generally uses a nondirective approach experiments with using some directive techniques. 
C)  A therapist and client develop a sexual relationship. 
D)  A poor farmer who needs mental health services exchanges vegetables and fruit for counseling. 
A)  One's instructor for didactic courses also serves as his or her clinical supervisor. 
B)  A therapist who generally uses a nondirective approach experiments with using some directive techniques. 
C)  A therapist and client develop a sexual relationship. 
D)  A poor farmer who needs mental health services exchanges vegetables and fruit for counseling.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT true concerning dual relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dual relationships are avoidable and always harmful. 
B)  Dual relationships challenge helpers to examine the motivations for their practice. 
C)  Few absolute answers can be applied in the resolutions of dual relationship dilemmas. 
D)  Before becoming involved in a dual relationship, it is good practice to seek consultation from colleagues or a supervisor. 
A)  Dual relationships are avoidable and always harmful. 
B)  Dual relationships challenge helpers to examine the motivations for their practice. 
C)  Few absolute answers can be applied in the resolutions of dual relationship dilemmas. 
D)  Before becoming involved in a dual relationship, it is good practice to seek consultation from colleagues or a supervisor.

Question 20

Dual/multiple relationships are generally discouraged because

Accepted Answer

A)  these relationships are also illegal. 
B)  such relationships always impair professional judgment. 
C)  there is a danger of exploiting the client. 
D)  clients often misuse their power in the transference relationship. 
A)  these relationships are also illegal. 
B)  such relationships always impair professional judgment. 
C)  there is a danger of exploiting the client. 
D)  clients often misuse their power in the transference relationship.

Therapists who make home visits

A __________ is a serious breach that causes harm to the client.

List 2-3 guidelines for setting boundaries.

When there is potential for negative consequences arising from a dual relationship, it is the responsibility of the professional to adhere to all of the following EXCEPT

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

Jenny's adolescent cousin recently got into trouble with the law. Jenny was asked by her family to counsel him since she knows the family history from a personal point of view. If Jenny did counsel her cousin, she would

Discussing sexual feelings about clients

The practice of bartering psychotherapy for either goods or services

Home-based therapy has been used extensively with __________, mainly because many of these individuals have difficulty trusting traditional mental health professionals.

One way to broaden your awareness of the importance of creating and maintaining appropriate boundaries in the helping relationship is to

Describe a time when combining professional and personal relationships may occur.

__________ occur when professionals assume two or more roles simultaneously or sequentially with a person seeking their help.

The APA (2010) ethics code offers three helpful criteria in making decisions about multiple relationships. These include all of the following EXCEPT

Home visits, and out-of-office visits fall into the category of

A study showed that when deciding whether or not to accept gifts from clients, psychologists were more likely to accept gifts that were

What is an accepted ethical guideline in terms of having social and personal relationships with clients?

Briefly explain the importance of having boundaries with social media.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a multiple relationship?

Which of the following is NOT true concerning dual relationships?

Dual/multiple relationships are generally discouraged because

Are the Helping Professions for You

Helper Know Thyself

Knowing Your Values

Understanding Diversity

Common Concerns of Beginning Helpers

The Helping Process

Theory Applied to Practice

Ethical and Legal Issues Facing Helpers

Getting the Most From Your Fieldwork and Supervision

Working With Groups

Working in the Community

Stress Burnout and Self Care

Managing Crisis Personally and Professionally

Filters

Exam 9: Managing Boundary Issues

Therapists who make home visits

A __________ is a serious breach that causes harm to the client.​

List 2-3 guidelines for setting boundaries.​

When there is potential for negative consequences arising from a dual relationship, it is the responsibility of the professional to adhere to all of the following EXCEPT

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

Jenny's adolescent cousin recently got into trouble with the law. Jenny was asked by her family to counsel him since she knows the family history from a personal point of view. If Jenny did counsel her cousin, she would

Discussing sexual feelings about clients

The practice of bartering psychotherapy for either goods or services

Home-based therapy has been used extensively with __________, mainly because many of these individuals have difficulty trusting traditional mental health professionals.​

One way to broaden your awareness of the importance of creating and maintaining appropriate boundaries in the helping relationship is to

Describe a time when combining professional and personal relationships may occur.​

__________ occur when professionals assume two or more roles simultaneously or sequentially with a person seeking their help.​

The APA (2010) ethics code offers three helpful criteria in making decisions about multiple relationships. These include all of the following EXCEPT

Home visits, and out-of-office visits fall into the category of

A study showed that when deciding whether or not to accept gifts from clients, psychologists were more likely to accept gifts that were

What is an accepted ethical guideline in terms of having social and personal relationships with clients?

Briefly explain the importance of having boundaries with social media.​

Which of the following is NOT an example of a multiple relationship?

Which of the following is NOT true concerning dual relationships?

Dual/multiple relationships are generally discouraged because

Are the Helping Professions for You

Helper Know Thyself

Knowing Your Values

Understanding Diversity

Common Concerns of Beginning Helpers

The Helping Process

Theory Applied to Practice

Ethical and Legal Issues Facing Helpers

Getting the Most From Your Fieldwork and Supervision

Working With Groups

Working in the Community

Stress Burnout and Self Care

Managing Crisis Personally and Professionally

Filters

A __________ is a serious breach that causes harm to the client.

List 2-3 guidelines for setting boundaries.

Home-based therapy has been used extensively with __________, mainly because many of these individuals have difficulty trusting traditional mental health professionals.

Describe a time when combining professional and personal relationships may occur.

__________ occur when professionals assume two or more roles simultaneously or sequentially with a person seeking their help.

Briefly explain the importance of having boundaries with social media.