Question 1

A competing value is:

Accepted Answer

A)  The belief that a mental health professional should advance his or her own professional discipline before all others 
B)  A value that makes it impossible for a professional to act ethically 
C)  A value that tests a professional's commitment to professional ethics 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  The belief that a mental health professional should advance his or her own professional discipline before all others 
B)  A value that makes it impossible for a professional to act ethically 
C)  A value that tests a professional's commitment to professional ethics 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above C

Question 2

The most common ethical question practicing professionals face relates to:

Accepted Answer

A)  How to avoid dual relationships with clients 
B)  How to handle confidentiality of client communications 
C)  How to handle financial aspects of practice 
D)  None of the above 
A)  How to avoid dual relationships with clients 
B)  How to handle confidentiality of client communications 
C)  How to handle financial aspects of practice 
D)  None of the above B

Question 3

What are the four essential dimensions of ethical practice? Identify at least one factor that makes each dimension more complex than it first appears.

Accepted Answer

The four essential dimensions of ethical practice are autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice. Autonomy refers to respecting the right of individuals to make their own decisions. One factor that makes autonomy more complex is when individuals are not able to make informed decisions due to cognitive impairments or other limitations. Beneficence involves the obligation to do good and promote the well-being of others. This dimension becomes more complex when determining what actions truly promote the well-being of others, as it may vary based on cultural or individual differences. Nonmaleficence is the principle of doing no harm, but it becomes more complex when weighing the potential harm of an action against the potential benefits. Justice involves treating individuals fairly and equally, but it becomes more complex when considering the systemic inequalities and biases that exist in society. These dimensions of ethical practice are essential, but their complexity requires careful consideration and ethical decision-making in real-world situations.

Question 4

Describe four strengths and limitations of professional codes of ethics for mental health professionals.

Accepted Answer

Strengths:
1. Guidance: Professional cod

Question 5

Identify at least three ways in which unethical practice harms consumers and the profession.

Accepted Answer

1. Financial harm: Unethical practices c

Question 6

Identify the four major components of moral behavior in the Rest model and give at least two examples of how each component applies to the mental health professions.

Accepted Answer

The four major components of moral behav

Question 7

What types of ethics complaints come before the ethics committees of the professional associations most commonly? How does this pattern differ from the types of malpractice claims that tend to get filed in court?

Accepted Answer

Ethics complaints that come before the e

Question 8

Which of the following is a professional mandated to follow at the risk of losing the right of membership in a professional association:

Accepted Answer

A)  Guidelines for Practice, such as APA's Record Keeping Guidelines 
B)  The code of ethics of every professional association in which he or she is a member 
C)  The interpretations of ethics codes as written in Casebooks and published in the professional literature. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Guidelines for Practice, such as APA's Record Keeping Guidelines 
B)  The code of ethics of every professional association in which he or she is a member 
C)  The interpretations of ethics codes as written in Casebooks and published in the professional literature. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 9

Codes of ethics are revised frequently because:

Accepted Answer

A)  New forms of practice emerge that are not discussed in the existing code 
B)  The pattern of ethics complaints against professionals changes and the codes need to include the aspects of misconduct that occur most frequently 
C)  Scholars have identified ethical issues not fully addressed in the existing code 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  New forms of practice emerge that are not discussed in the existing code 
B)  The pattern of ethics complaints against professionals changes and the codes need to include the aspects of misconduct that occur most frequently 
C)  Scholars have identified ethical issues not fully addressed in the existing code 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 10

Moral sensitivity refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  A person's willingness to acknowledge their mistakes 
B)  A person's capacity to understand the impact of a situation on another's well being 
C)  A person's ability to act heroically 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  A person's willingness to acknowledge their mistakes 
B)  A person's capacity to understand the impact of a situation on another's well being 
C)  A person's ability to act heroically 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 11

When the code of ethics conflicts with a court order a professional may:

Accepted Answer

A)  Follow the law or court order without worry about discipline by the professional association 
B)  Consult with the professional association for guidance 
C)  Honor the ethics code and risk being in contempt of court 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Follow the law or court order without worry about discipline by the professional association 
B)  Consult with the professional association for guidance 
C)  Honor the ethics code and risk being in contempt of court 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 12

A Model for Ethical Practice: Using

Accepted Answer

A)  The process of evaluating the alternatives when confronted with an ethical question 
B)  The process of knowing which section of the ethics code applies to a given situation 
C)  The process of accurately understanding the writing of scholars on moral issues 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  The process of evaluating the alternatives when confronted with an ethical question 
B)  The process of knowing which section of the ethics code applies to a given situation 
C)  The process of accurately understanding the writing of scholars on moral issues 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 13

Moral motivation, as defined by Rest means:

Accepted Answer

A)  Being interested in moral issues and reading about professional ethics 
B)  Being able to stand up for one's moral beliefs when others challenge them 
C)  Being able to choose to act morally even when other options are appealing 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Being interested in moral issues and reading about professional ethics 
B)  Being able to stand up for one's moral beliefs when others challenge them 
C)  Being able to choose to act morally even when other options are appealing 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

A competing value is:

The most common ethical question practicing professionals face relates to:

What are the four essential dimensions of ethical practice? Identify at least one factor that makes each dimension more complex than it first appears.

Describe four strengths and limitations of professional codes of ethics for mental health professionals.

Identify at least three ways in which unethical practice harms consumers and the profession.

Identify the four major components of moral behavior in the Rest model and give at least two examples of how each component applies to the mental health professions.

What types of ethics complaints come before the ethics committees of the professional associations most commonly? How does this pattern differ from the types of malpractice claims that tend to get filed in court?

Which of the following is a professional mandated to follow at the risk of losing the right of membership in a professional association:

Codes of ethics are revised frequently because:

Moral sensitivity refers to:

When the code of ethics conflicts with a court order a professional may:

A Model for Ethical Practice: Using

Moral motivation, as defined by Rest means:

A Model for Ethical Practice: Using Resources to Enhance Individual Judgment

Ethical Counseling in a Multicultural Society: The Promise of Justice

Competence to Practice: Building a Foundation for Doing Good and Avoiding Harm

Confidentiality: Supporting the Clients Right to Privacy

Informed Consent: Affirming the Clients Freedom of Choice

Sexual Misconduct: Violations of Power and Trust

Multiple Relationships and Boundary Issues: Risking Objectivity and Client Welfare

Group and Family Interventions: Unique Ethical Responsibilities

The Ethics of Assessment: Using Fair Procedures in Responsible Ways

Ethics in Community, Consulting and Forensic Settings: Avoiding Conflicts of Interest

The Counselor in the School: Applying Professional Standards to the Educational Culture

The Ethics of Supervision: Modeling Responsible Behavior

Counselors and Therapists As Teachers and Researchers: Integrity, Science and Care

Responsibilities for Self and Colleagues: Reporting, Recovery and Rehabilitation of Misconduct

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Exam 1: Introduction to Professional Ethics: A Psychology and Philosophy for Professional Practice

A competing value is:

The most common ethical question practicing professionals face relates to:

What are the four essential dimensions of ethical practice? Identify at least one factor that makes each dimension more complex than it first appears.

Describe four strengths and limitations of professional codes of ethics for mental health professionals.

Identify at least three ways in which unethical practice harms consumers and the profession.

Identify the four major components of moral behavior in the Rest model and give at least two examples of how each component applies to the mental health professions.

What types of ethics complaints come before the ethics committees of the professional associations most commonly? How does this pattern differ from the types of malpractice claims that tend to get filed in court?

Which of the following is a professional mandated to follow at the risk of losing the right of membership in a professional association:

Codes of ethics are revised frequently because:

Moral sensitivity refers to:

When the code of ethics conflicts with a court order a professional may:

A Model for Ethical Practice: Using

Moral motivation, as defined by Rest means:

A Model for Ethical Practice: Using Resources to Enhance Individual Judgment

Ethical Counseling in a Multicultural Society: The Promise of Justice

Competence to Practice: Building a Foundation for Doing Good and Avoiding Harm

Confidentiality: Supporting the Clients Right to Privacy

Informed Consent: Affirming the Clients Freedom of Choice

Sexual Misconduct: Violations of Power and Trust

Multiple Relationships and Boundary Issues: Risking Objectivity and Client Welfare

Group and Family Interventions: Unique Ethical Responsibilities

The Ethics of Assessment: Using Fair Procedures in Responsible Ways

Ethics in Community, Consulting and Forensic Settings: Avoiding Conflicts of Interest

The Counselor in the School: Applying Professional Standards to the Educational Culture

The Ethics of Supervision: Modeling Responsible Behavior

Counselors and Therapists As Teachers and Researchers: Integrity, Science and Care

Responsibilities for Self and Colleagues: Reporting, Recovery and Rehabilitation of Misconduct

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