Question 1

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. C

Question 2

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 is correct. 
A)  boundary crossings. 
B)  boundary violations. 
C)  boundary considerations. 
D)  None of the above is correct. C

Question 3

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 B

Question 4

Lucia is considering developing a multiple or dual relationship with her client. It's important for Lucia 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 benefits outweigh 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 benefits outweigh the potential for harm.

Question 5

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 cannot 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 cannot 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 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

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 8

Martin has been Joanna's counselor for five years and has developed a strong attraction to her. He believes the attraction is mutual and decides to pursue a sexually intimate relationship with her. Martin is disregarding all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  all of the ethics codes of the professional organizations prohibit sexual relationships between client and therapist. 
B)  he would not be convicted of a felony. 
C)  his actions would likely result in exploiting and harming Joanna. 
D)  he could have his license revoked. 
A)  all of the ethics codes of the professional organizations prohibit sexual relationships between client and therapist. 
B)  he would not be convicted of a felony. 
C)  his actions would likely result in exploiting and harming Joanna. 
D)  he could have his license revoked.

Question 9

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 10

Mental health professionals must learn how to effectively and ethically manage multiple relationships, including dealing with the power differential that is a basic part of most professional relationships, managing boundary issues, and striving to avoid the

Accepted Answer

A)  use of power. 
B)  limit of power. 
C)  misuse of power. 
D)  increase in power. 
A)  use of power. 
B)  limit of power. 
C)  misuse of power. 
D)  increase in power.

Question 11

__________ should be evaluated by considering factors such as context, history, current status of the professional relationship, the reaction of the client to the multiple relationships, and how the therapist explains the purpose of the boundary crossing within the context of the goals of the professional relationship.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual overlapping relationships 
B)  Sexual non-overlapping relationships 
C)  Nonsexual non-overlapping relationships 
D)  Nonsexual overlapping relationships 
A)  Sexual overlapping relationships 
B)  Sexual non-overlapping relationships 
C)  Nonsexual non-overlapping relationships 
D)  Nonsexual overlapping relationships

Question 12

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

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

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 whether 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 whether boundaries are necessary in the relationship. 
D)  understand the only time boundaries are needed is when working with ethnic minority populations.

Question 15

With regard to __________, none of the codes state that they are unethical.

Accepted Answer

A)  illegal relationships 
B)  sexual dual relationships 
C)  boundary violations 
D)  nonsexual dual relationships 
A)  illegal relationships 
B)  sexual dual relationships 
C)  boundary violations 
D)  nonsexual dual relationships

Question 16

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 firsthand 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 firsthand view of the client's home, neighborhood, and community.

Question 17

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 18

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 19

Codes of ethics deal _____ with setting appropriate boundaries, recognizing potential conflicts of interest, and taking steps to manage multiple relationships.

Accepted Answer

A)  specifically and extensively 
B)  minimally and ineffectively 
C)  increasingly, but insufficiently 
D)  unrealistically 
A)  specifically and extensively 
B)  minimally and ineffectively 
C)  increasingly, but insufficiently 
D)  unrealistically

Question 20

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.

Dual/multiple relationships are generally discouraged because

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

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

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

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

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

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

Martin has been Joanna's counselor for five years and has developed a strong attraction to her. He believes the attraction is mutual and decides to pursue a sexually intimate relationship with her. Martin is disregarding all of the following EXCEPT

Discussing sexual feelings about clients

Mental health professionals must learn how to effectively and ethically manage multiple relationships, including dealing with the power differential that is a basic part of most professional relationships, managing boundary issues, and striving to avoid the

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

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

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

With regard to __________, none of the codes state that they are unethical.

Therapists who make home visits

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

Which of the following is NOT true concerning dual relationships?

Codes of ethics deal _____ with setting appropriate boundaries, recognizing potential conflicts of interest, and taking steps to manage multiple relationships.

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

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

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Exam 9: Managing Boundary Issues

Dual/multiple relationships are generally discouraged because

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

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

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

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

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

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

Martin has been Joanna's counselor for five years and has developed a strong attraction to her. He believes the attraction is mutual and decides to pursue a sexually intimate relationship with her. Martin is disregarding all of the following EXCEPT

Discussing sexual feelings about clients

Mental health professionals must learn how to effectively and ethically manage multiple relationships, including dealing with the power differential that is a basic part of most professional relationships, managing boundary issues, and striving to avoid the

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

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

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

With regard to __________, none of the codes state that they are unethical.

Therapists who make home visits

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

Which of the following is NOT true concerning dual relationships?

Codes of ethics deal _____ with setting appropriate boundaries, recognizing potential conflicts of interest, and taking steps to manage multiple relationships.

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

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