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COUN 6306 Ethics and Legal Issues in Counseling Week 10 Final Exam Questions and Answers
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COUN 6306 Ethics and Legal Issues in Counseling Week 10 Final Exam Questio ns and Answers 1. Counselors who function according to mandatory ethics a. Would favor ethical standards that use the word “should,” instead of the word “must”. b. Believe that their duty is to comply with basic “must” and “must not” statements in codes of ethics, and nothing more. c. Believe that employers should require specific behaviors of counselors they hire. d. Believe counselors should determine what is ethical based on the specific situations in which they find themselves. e. Would favor judging the actions of counselors based on the circumstances, rather than on strict rules. 0.5 points QUESTION 2 1. A core belief that members of the counseling profession hold concerning helping others with their mental health concerns is a. Remediation is the most appropriate means in dealing with emotional and personal problems. b. Prevention and early intervention are the most appropriate means to deal with emotional and personal problems. c. Giving support often is all that is necessary for people to resolve their personal crises. d. The goal is to help the individual return to the level of functioning enjoyed before the illness occurred. e. It is important to identify the illness presented by the person asking for assistance. 0.5 points QUESTION 3 1. Law and ethics differ in that a. Ethics and laws are often in conflict because they are so different from one another. b. Ethics dictate minimum standards of behavior that society will tolerate, whereas laws represent the ideal standards expected by the profession. c. Laws dictate minimum standards of behavior that society will tolerate, whereas ethics represent the ideal standards expec ted by the profession. a. laws dictate minimum standards of behavior that society will tolerate, whereas ethics represent the ideal standards expected by the profession. b. ethics dictate minimum standards of behavior that society will tolerate, wher eas laws represent the ideal standards expected by the profession. c. ethics and laws have the same standards. d. laws require that counselors always follow the profession’s ethical standards. e. ethics and laws are often in conflict because they are so different from one another. d. Ethics and laws have the same standards. e. Laws require that counselors always follow the profession’s ethical standards. 0.5 points QUESTION 4 1. At their most fundamental level, codes of ethics serve to a. Protect and promote the welfare of the client. b. Protect and promote the welfare of the counselor’s agency. c. Protect and promote the welfare of the profession. d. Protect and promote the welfare of the client’s family unit. e. Protect and promote the welfare of the counselor. 0.5 points QUESTION 5 1. The best statement about the nature of professional ethics in counseling is that a. The ethical standards have changed very little in the last 50 years, so if counselors learn the rules, they will be able to practice in an ethical manner. b. In order to practice in an ethical manner, counselors must always be in compliance with federal and state laws. c. Because there are few absolute, right answers to ethical practice questions, consultation with lawyers is very important when making ethical decisions. d. Because there are few absolute, right answers to ethical practice questions, consultation with counseling colleagues is very important when making ethical decisions. e. If counselors study ethical codes and keep current with the professional literature, they can be assured of practicing in an ethical manner. 0.5 points QUESTION 6 1. The term “culturally encapsulated counselor” refers to a counselor who a. Understands that all counseling is cross cultural. b. Counsels in a setting where the clients are not diverse. c. Considers evidence that challenges his or her assumptions. d. Has internalized some of society’s biases. e. Defines reality according to one set of cultural assumptions and fails to evaluate other viewpoints, which renders the counselor insensitive to cultural variations. 0.5 points QUESTION 7 1. During the time that a counseling student is counseling clients in a practicum or internship setting, the student counselor a. Should maintain absolute confidentiality of participants in groups the student is facilitating. b. Should not videotape counseling sessions so that client confidentiality is prote cted. c. Has the same ethical obligations to uphold confidentiality as does a licensed counselor. d. Should not reveal the names of clients to the practicum/internship supervisor. e. Should refer all clients who engage in risky behaviors. 0.5 points QUESTION 8 1. Once counselors have disclosed their legal questions to their immediate supervisors and have received a response either from the supervisor or from an attorney who is advising them as to the proper course of action, a. It is essential for counselors to follow legal advice given to them, but only if they agree with it. b. It is essential for counselors to choose and act on their own choice. c. It is essential for counselors to ask the ACA Ethics Committee for an opinion. d. It is essential for counselors to seek a second opinion. e. It is essential for counselors to follow legal advice given to them, even if they do not agree with it. 0.5 points QUESTION 9 1. Distressed counselors or counselors suffering from burnout are terms used to refer to a. Counselors who have committed malpractice. b. Counselors who have had their licenses revoked. c. Impaired counselors.The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
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