Question 1

If professional objectivity may be compromised

Accepted Answer

A)   The therapist may refer to another counselor
B)   The therapist lets the client know they are proceeding on shaky ground
C)   The therapist changes tactics and moves forward
D)   None of the above A

Question 2

Focusing on positive ethics

Accepted Answer

A)   Refers to therapists being positive
B)   Refers to therapists aspiring to their highest ethical potential
C)   Refers to therapists focusing on ethics which are positive
D)   Refers to therapists framing ethical decisions in a positive manner B

Question 3

Practitioners can help maintain healthy boundaries

Accepted Answer

A)   By letting clients read the code of ethics
B)   By valuing and respecting clients' needs
C)   By sharing their needs with clients
D)   By not worrying about boundaries B

Question 4

Sexual intimacy between a client and a therapist

Accepted Answer

A)   Is not appropriate until the helping relationship is terminated
B)   Is not an ethical concern in some professional organizations
C)   Can enhance the helping relationship
D)   Is inappropriate due to an imbalance of power between the client and therapist

Question 5

The therapist should be mindful of what factors when considering "sexual intimacy"

Accepted Answer

A)   The client's manner of dress and appearance
B)   The client's age and gender
C)   The client's culture and education
D)   None of the above

Question 6

If a fiduciary obligation exists, the practitioner is obliged

Accepted Answer

A)   To act with good faith toward the client
B)   To not abuse the power imbalance
C)   To act in the best interest of the client
D)   All of the above

Question 7

Dual relationships

Accepted Answer

A)   Always occur when the therapist has overlapping roles in her personal life
B)   Can occur in the areas of the therapist's personal and business life
C)   Are appropriate as long as the client and therapist are aware of the overlap
D)   Always enhance the helping relationship

Question 8

A therapist who wanted to be a musician tell his client that she should tour with her band before going to college and while she is young, may be experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)   Simple identification
B)   Transference
C)   Dual relationship
D)   Sexual boundary crossing

Question 9

Transference is

Accepted Answer

A)   When the client starts to have romantic feelings toward the therapist
B)   When the therapist forces the client's story to fit an aspect of his own life
C)   Not a problem when the therapist is aware of it
D)   Always easy for the therapist to see

Question 10

A therapist who makes a comment about her client's new shirt

Accepted Answer

A)   May be experiencing transference
B)   May allow the client to think the therapist has good fashion sense
C)   May have overstepped a sexual boundary
D)   None of the above

Question 11

When it comes to boundaries

Accepted Answer

A)   It is acceptable to cross boundaries when it does not hurt the client
B)   Boundary crossing is something to do minimally; boundary violations should occur even less
C)   Boundary violations may be harmful to the client
D)   Boundary crossing is acceptable when you have known the client for a long time

Question 12

Simple identification

Accepted Answer

A)   Refers to focusing on a goal
B)   Refers to the therapist identifying with the client and increasing empathy
C)   Refers to the therapist identifying with the client to the detriment of the helping relationship
D)   Refers to the bonding which takes place between the therapist and the client

Exam 10: Boundaries and the Ethical Use of Power