Ethics Midterm Flashcards

Question

values within termination and referral

Answer 1

counselors do not refer clients just because they have conflicting values. Counselors respect the diversity of clients and seek training in areas in which they are at risk of imposing their values onto clients

Answer 2

Counselors terminate a counseling relationship when it becomes reasonably apparent that the client no longer needs assistance, is not likely to benefit, or is being harmed by continued counseling. have pre-termination counseling in week 4 out of a 6 week session plan. & can recommend other service providers if necessary.

Answer 3

Give Pretermination Counseling: Explain Why You Want To Refer The Person Out.

Answer 4

Counselors do not abandon or neglect clients in counseling. Counselors assist in making appropriate arrangements for the continuation of treatment, when necessary, during interruptions such as vacations, illness, and following termination.

Answer 5

Counselors protect the confidential information of prospective and current clients. Counselors disclose information only with appropriate consent or with sound legal or ethical justification.

Answer 6

At initiation and throughout the counseling process, counselors inform clients of the limitations of confidentiality and seek to identify situations in which confidentiality must be breached.

Answer 7

The general requirement that counselors keep information confidential does not apply when disclosure is required to protect clients or identified others from serious and foreseeable harm or when legal requirements demand that confidential information must be revealed. (duty to warn & duty to protect)

Answer 8

Counselors who provide services to terminally ill individuals who are considering hastening their own deaths have the option to maintain confidentiality, depending on applicable laws and the specific circumstances

Answer 9

When clients disclose that they have a disease commonly known to be both communicable and life threatening, counselors may be justified in disclosing information to identifiable third parties, if the parties are known to be at serious and foreseeable risk of contracting the disease. Prior to making a disclosure, counselors assess the intent of clients to inform the third parties about their disease or to engage in any behaviors that may be harmful to an identifiable third party.

Answer 10

Must comply

Answer 11

without a client’s permission, counselors seek to obtain written, informed consent from the client or take steps to prohibit the disclosure or have it limited as narrowly as possible because of potential harm to the client or counseling relationship.

Answer 12

When circumstances require the disclosure of confidential information, only essential information is revealed.

Answer 13

Counselors protect the confidentiality of deceased clients, consistent with legal requirements and the documented preferences of the client.

Answer 14

In couples and family counseling, counselors clearly define who is considered “the client” and discuss expectations and limitations of confidentiality. Counselors seek agreement and document in writing such agreement among all involved parties regarding the confidentiality of information. In the absence of an agreement to the contrary, the couple or family is considered to be the client.

Answer 15

When counseling minor clients or adult clients who lack the capacity to give voluntary, informed consent, counselors protect the confidentiality of information received as specified by federal and state laws, written policies, and applicable ethical standards.

Answer 16

Counselors inform parents and legal guardians about the role of counselors and the confidential nature of the counseling relationship, consistent with current legal and custodial arrangements. Counselors work to establish, as appropriate, collaborative relationships with parents/guardians to best serve clients.

Answer 17

Counselors obtain permission from clients prior to allowing any person to observe counseling sessions, review session transcripts, or view recordings of sessions with supervisors, faculty, peers, or others within the training environment.

Answer 18

Information shared in a consulting relationship is discussed for professional purposes only.

Answer 19

When consulting with colleagues, counselors do not disclose confidential information that reasonably could lead to the identification of a client.

Answer 20

Counselors practice only within the boundaries of their competence, based on their education, training, supervised experience, state and national professional credentials, and appropriate professional experience. Whereas multicultural counseling competency is required across all counseling specialties, counselors gain knowledge, personal awareness, sensitivity, dispositions, and skills pertinent to being a culturally competent counselor in working with a diverse client population.

Answer 21

only work in areas that you are trained. While developing skills in new specialty areas, counselors take steps to ensure the competence of their work and protect others from possible harm.

Answer 22

Counselors monitor themselves for signs of impairment from their own physical, mental, or emotional problems and refrain from offering or providing professional services when impaired. They seek assistance for problems that reach the level of professional impairment, and, if necessary, they limit, suspend, or terminate their professional responsibilities until it is determined that they may safely resume their work. prevent harm to clients

Answer 23

Counselors who use testimonials do not solicit them from current clients, former clients, or any other persons who may be vulnerable to undue influence. Counselors discuss with clients the implications of and obtain permission for the use of any testimonial.

Answer 24

Counselors claim only licenses or certifications that are current and in good standing.

Answer 25

Counselors clearly differentiate between earned and honorary degrees.

Answer 26

Counselors clearly state their highest earned degree in counseling or a closely related field. Counselors do not imply doctoral-level competence when possessing a master’s degree in counseling or a related field by referring to themselves themselves as “Dr.” in a counseling context when their doctorate is not in counseling or a related field. Counselors do not use “ABD” (all but dissertation) or other such terms to imply competency.

Answer 27

Counselors do not engage in or condone sexual harassment. Sexual harassment can consist of a single intense or severe act, or multiple persistent or pervasive acts.

Answer 28

Counselors do not exploit others in their professional relationships.

Answer 29

Counselors make a reasonable effort to provide services to the public for which there is little or no financial return (e.g., speaking to groups, sharing professional information, offering reduced fees).

Answer 30

When providing services, counselors use techniques/procedures/modalities that are grounded in theory and/or have an empirical or scientific foundation.

Answer 31

When counselors use developing or innovative techniques/procedures/modalities, they explain the potential risks, benefits, and ethical considerations of using such techniques/procedures/modalities. Counselors work to minimize any potential risks or harm when using these techniques/procedures/modalities.

Answer 32

Counselors do not use techniques/procedures/modalities when substantial evidence suggests harm, even if such services are requested.

Answer 33

The primary purpose of educational, mental health, psychological, and career assessment is to gather information regarding the client for a variety of purposes, including, but not limited to, client decision making, treatment planning, and forensic proceedings. Assessment may include both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

Answer 34

Counselors do not misuse assessment results and interpretations, and they take reasonable steps to prevent others from misusing the information provided. They respect the client’s right to know the results, the interpretations made, and the bases for counselors’ conclusions and recommendations.

Answer 35

Counselors use only those testing and assessment services for which they have been trained and are competent. Counselors using technology-assisted test interpretations are trained in the construct being measured and the specific instrument being used prior to using its technology based application. Counselors take reasonable measures to ensure the proper use of assessment techniques by persons under their supervision.

Answer 36

Prior to assessment, counselors explain the nature and purposes of assessment and the specific use of results by potential recipients. The explanation will be given in terms and language that the client (or other legally authorized person on behalf of the client) can understand.

Answer 37

Counselors consider the client’s and/or examinee’s welfare, explicit understandings, and prior agreements in determining who receives the assessment results. Counselors include accurate and appropriate interpretations with any release of individual or group assessment results.

Answer 38

Counselors take special care to provide proper diagnosis of mental disorders. Assessment techniques (including personal interviews) used to determine client care (e.g., locus of treatment, type of treatment, recommended follow-up) are carefully selected and appropriately used.

Answer 39

Counselors recognize historical and social prejudices in the misdiagnosis and pathologizing of certain individuals and groups and strive to become aware of and address such biases in themselves or others.

Answer 40

Counselors may refrain from making and/or reporting a diagnosis if they believe that it would cause harm to the client or others. Counselors carefully consider both the positive and negative implications of a diagnosis.

Answer 41

Counselors carefully consider the validity, reliability, psychometric limitations, and appropriateness of instruments when selecting assessments and, when possible, use multiple forms of assessment, data, and/or instruments in forming conclusions, diagnoses, or recommendations.

Answer 42

Counselors who provide assessment, scoring, and interpretation services to support the assessment process confirm the validity of such interpretations. They accurately describe the purpose, norms, validity, reliability, and applications of the procedures and any special qualifications applicable to their use. At all times, counselors maintain their ethical responsibility to those being assessed.

Answer 43

- dont need consent bc it is court ordered | - there is no confidentiality

Answer 44

- client has consent | - client has right to confidentiality

Answer 45

Individuals have the right to decline requests to become research participants. In seeking consent, counselors use language that: 1. accurately explains the purpose and procedures to be followed; 2. identifies any procedures that are experimental or relatively untried; 3. describes any attendant discomforts, risks, and potential power differentials between researchers and participants; 4. describes any benefits or changes in individuals or organizations that might reasonably be expected; 5. discloses appropriate alternative procedures that would be advantageous for participants; 6. offers to answer any inquiries concerning the procedures; 7. describes any limitations on confidentiality; 8. describes the format and potential target audiences for the dissemination of research findings; and 9. instructs participants that they are free to withdraw their consent and discontinue participation in the project at any time, without penalty.

Answer 46

Counselors do not plagiarize; that is, they do not present another person’s work as their own.

Answer 47

In publications and presentations, counselors acknowledge and give recognition to previous work on the topic by others or self.

Answer 48

Counselors give credit through joint authorship, acknowledgment, footnote statements, or other appropriate means to those who have contributed significantly to research or concept development in accordance with such contributions. The principal contributor is listed first, and minor technical or professional contributions are acknowledged in notes or introductory statements.

Answer 49

Counselors submit manuscripts for consideration | to only one journal at a time.

Answer 50

Counselors inform clients about the inherent limits of confidentiality when using technology. Counselors urge clients to be aware of authorized and/or unauthorized access to information disclosed using this medium in the counseling process.

Answer 51

Counselors use current encryption standards within their websites and/or technology-based communications that meet applicable legal requirements. Counselors take reasonable precautions to ensure the confidentiality of information transmitted through any electronic means.

Answer 52

Counselors inform clients of the benefits and limitations of using technology applications in the provision of counseling services. Such technologies include, but are not limited to, computer hardware and/or software, telephones and applications, social media and Internet-based applications and other audio and/or video communication, or data storage devices or media.

Answer 53

Counselors who offer distance counseling services and/or maintain a professional website provide electronic links to relevant licensure and professional certification boards to protect consumer and client rights and address ethical concerns.

Answer 54

When counselors have reason to believe that another counselor is violating or has violated an ethical standard and substantial harm has not occurred, they attempt to first resolve the issue informally with the other counselor if feasible, provided such action does not violate confidentiality rights that may be involved. If you find there is a problem, you go to that person and you address it. If you feel you cant do it alone, ask someone to go with you.

Answer 55

When uncertain about whether a particular situation or course of action may be in violation of the ACA Code of Ethics, counselors consult with other counselors who are knowledgeable about ethics and the ACA Code of Ethics, with colleagues, or with appropriate authorities, such as the ACA Ethics and Professional Standards Department.

Answer 56

Counselors assist in the process of enforcing the ACA Code of Ethics. Counselors cooperate with investigations, proceedings, and requirements of the ACA Ethics Committee or ethics committees of other duly constituted associations or boards having jurisdiction over those charged with a violation.