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Question 1

Ethical principles are the guidelines that _____________ the minimal standard of conduct set by law.

Answer 1

go beyond

Question 2

Striefel defines two levels of ethical functioning: mandatory and ____________.

Answer 2

aspirational

Question 3

In the aspirational level practitioners ________ the minimal requirements of what is in the client’s interest.

Answer 3

exceed

Question 4

Presently neurofeedback is considered ________ by most insurance companies and policy makers.

Answer 4

experimental

Question 5

Research standards are being applied to neurofeedback, which are presently used in the ___________ industry and may be inappropriate.

Answer 5

pharmaceutical

Question 6

The best defense against lawsuits is _______________.

Answer 6

good ethical conduct

Question 7

Self-analysis may involve careful study of literature before __________ for your office.

Answer 7

choosing documentation forms

Question 8

Protecting the welfare of your clients would come under the principles of _______.

Answer 8

respect

Question 9

Protecting clients’ rights and advocating for them would come under the principle of _______________.

Answer 9

responsibility

Question 10

Seeking continuing education would come under the heading of _____________.

Answer 10

competence

Question 11

Being sure all discussions about clients’ brainmap’s and conditions take place behind closed doors comes under the heading of _______________.

Answer 11

confidentiality

Question 12

Mentioning clients names within earshot of others in the waiting room would be in violation of ___________________.

Answer 12

confidentiality

Question 13

A good, informed consent document should include _________________________.

Answer 13

A) the clients’ rights and privileges
B) payment procedure
C) limits of confidentiality

D) all of the above

Question 14

Recognizing your limitations means working in areas where you __________ and referring to others in areas where you are not.

Answer 14

have been professionally trained

Question 15

It is often necessary to explain things _________ to clients with regard to their behavior while training with neurofeedback.

Answer 15

several times

Question 16

Initially it is a good idea to ____________ when beginning your neurofeedback practice.

Answer 16

specialize in a few disorders

Question 17

When you are interested in new areas of neurofeedback, it is a good idea to take workshops and ___________.

Answer 17

A) consult with experts
B) read research in the area
C) visit support groups

D) all of the above

Question 18

Presently neurofeedback is considered _____________ approach to elementary symptoms of a variety of disorders.

Answer 18

an experimental

Question 19

At present it is best to tell clients that neurofeedback is effective _______________.

Answer 19

in reducing symptoms of many disorders

Question 20

Records of ________ provide good evidence of competence and concern for competence.

Answer 20

continuing education

Question 21

In most states ____________ is necessary to be a neurofeedback practitioner.

Answer 21

no license

Question 22

In some states where a health professional license is required to practice neurofeedback, aspiring practitioners ______________.

Answer 22

may offer services under a professional with a license

Question 23

All client records should be kept __________________.

Answer 23

in locked filing cabinet

Question 24

No one should have access to the client documents without ________________.

Answer 24

written consent of the client

Question 25

Lawyers should ______________________ for the copying of all records.

Answer 25

be charged a reasonable fee

Question 26

It is recommended that practitioners request from QEEG database providers ______________ pertinent to the case.

Answer 26

only documents

Question 27

QEEG reports and mini Q’s should be ____________.

Answer 27

A) brief
B) concise
C) to the point

D) all of the above

Question 28

Before referring to another practitioner you should _____________.

Answer 28

A) get acquainted
B) review their background

D) both A & B

Question 29

A practitioner should cultivate ______________ for difficult cases.

Answer 29

a readily available group of consultants

Question 30

One method that can be legally used to deal with clients who have limited capacity to pay is ________________.

Answer 30

sliding scales