Question 1

The code of ethics of some professional organizations still do not explicitly prohibit sexual relationships between client and therapist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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.

Question 4

The APA (2002) ethics code offers three helpful criteria in making decisions about multiple relationships.These include all except for

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Most of the professional codes prohibit the practice of bartering in a counseling relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Ethical codes are quite clear regarding how to address dual relationships,which means that dealing with dual relationships is a clear-cut matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Therapists who make home visits

Accepted Answer

A) are behaving unethically. 
B) are behaving illegally. 
C) both a and b. 
D) none of the above.

Question 8

Rigid avoidance of all boundary crossings could result in a weakening of the therapeutic alliance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 the fact that

Accepted Answer

A) all of the ethics codes of the professional organizations prohibit sexual relationships between client and therapist. 
B) he could potentially be convicted of a felony. 
C) his actions would likely result in exploiting and harming Joanna. 
D) he could have his license revokeD. 
E) all of the abovE.

Question 10

Bartering is not prohibited by ethics or law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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.

Question 12

According to some writers,graduate education tends to escalate students' fears of licensing agencies and lawsuits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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. 
E) these relationships always entail a conflict of interest.

Question 14

If a dual relationship is unavoidable,it is a good idea for helpers to document and monitor their practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

It is always desirable that helpers avoid engaging in dual or multiple relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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.

Question 17

Most of the professional codes of ethics specifically address the topic of giving or receiving gifts in the therapeutic relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

With regard to nonsexual dual relationships,_____ of the codes state that they are

Accepted Answer

A) few;ethical 
B) few;unethical 
C) most;unethical and illegal 
D) none;unethical

Question 19

Strictly avoiding dual relationships can lead to increased isolation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Nonsexual dual or multiple relationships tend to be complex,and few of the questions surrounding them have simple and absolute answers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Managing Boundary Issues

The code of ethics of some professional organizations still do not explicitly prohibit sexual relationships between client and therapist.

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

The following is not true concerning dual relationships:

The APA (2002) ethics code offers three helpful criteria in making decisions about multiple relationships.These include all except for

Most of the professional codes prohibit the practice of bartering in a counseling relationship.

Ethical codes are quite clear regarding how to address dual relationships,which means that dealing with dual relationships is a clear-cut matter.

Therapists who make home visits

Rigid avoidance of all boundary crossings could result in a weakening of the therapeutic alliance.

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 the fact that

Bartering is not prohibited by ethics or law.

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

According to some writers,graduate education tends to escalate students' fears of licensing agencies and lawsuits.

Dual/multiple relationships are generally discouraged because

If a dual relationship is unavoidable,it is a good idea for helpers to document and monitor their practices.

It is always desirable that helpers avoid engaging 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

Most of the professional codes of ethics specifically address the topic of giving or receiving gifts in the therapeutic relationship.

With regard to nonsexual dual relationships,_____ of the codes state that they are

Strictly avoiding dual relationships can lead to increased isolation.

Nonsexual dual or multiple relationships tend to be complex,and few of the questions surrounding them have simple and absolute answers.