Midterm Flashcards
It is illegal for state licensing boards to require therapy as a way for therapists to recognize and monitor their countertransference.
True/ False
FALSE
It is NOT illegal
If a client experiences transference toward a therapist, this is a good indication that this client should be referred to another therapist.
True / False
FALSE
We should work with the transference in therapy
The hazards of the helping professions should be de-emphasized in graduate training programs because sharing this information too early in a trainee’s professional development could immobilize them from taking necessary risks.
True /False
FALSE
Hazards should be clearly taught from the beginning
Transference is referred to as the “real” relationship in therapy.
True /False
FALSE
Transference is not the “real” relationship
School counselors are always permitted to discuss the issue of abortion with students.
True
False
FALSE
Sometimes they are not permitted to discuss abortion with students.
According to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW, 2003), individuals have a choice regarding continuing care or treatment options when they have a terminal illness. This does NOT include:
a.
voluntary active euthanasia.
b.
immediate hospitalization for suicide ideation.
c.
physician-assisted suicide.
d.
withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment.
e.
aggressive treatment of the medical condition.
Hospitalization for suicide ideation.
The association that deals with spiritual and religious issues in counseling is called:
a.
The Association for Spiritual and Religious Teachings in the Helping Professions.
b.
The Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling.
c.
Religious Dogma and Spirituality in Counseling.
d.
The American Association of Spiritual and Religious Leadership in Counseling
The Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling.
Counselors practice unintentional racism when they:
a.
accept unreasoned assumptions about other cultures without proof and without regard to rationality.
b.
claim to be free of any traces of racism.
c.
challenge stereotypes associated with culturally diverse clients.
d.
show sensitivity to cultural variations among individuals.
Claim to be free of racism
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
a.
It is important to understand that homosexuality and bisexuality are not indicative of mental illness.
b.
Therapists have an ethical obligation to confront their personal prejudices, myths, fears, and stereotypes regarding sexual orientation.
c.
The ethics codes of the ACA, the APA, and the NASW clearly state that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is unethical and unacceptable.
d.
To date the APA has not developed a separate set of guidelines for psychotherapy with lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients.
d. To date the APA has not developed a separate set of guidelines for psychotherapy with lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients.
- The APA HAS developed a separate set of guidelines for counseling LGBTQ+ individuals
Clients who view self-disclosure and interpersonal warmth as inappropriate in a professional relationship with authority figures have typically been abused as children.
True
False
False - don’t make assumptions
There is a consensus among mental health practitioners that they should directly address the issue of cultural differences with their clients since clients are not likely to bring up the issue on their own.
True
False
FALSE- there is not a consensus
The multicultural counseling competencies were developed by the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development.
True
False
TRUE
At the present time, most ethics codes fail to make specific mention of a practitioner’s responsibility to recognize the special needs of diverse client populations.
True
False
FALSE
-most codes specifically mention diverse populations
Details of a client’s dreams or fantasies and the therapist’s own thoughts and reactions to the client might be included in the client’s progress notes.
True
False
FALSE- progress notes are objective
this is different from process notes
The HIPAA privacy rule mandates that clinicians keep two sets of records.
True
False
FALSE
Joe’s wife expressed fear that her abusive husband would eventually kill her. Joe agreed to a psychiatric evaluation and it was determined that he wasn’t dangerous. Joe beat his wife again and was brought back to the therapist for another evaluation. Joe was released after a brief interview and he promptly went home and killed her. Joe’s therapist is liable for malpractice according to the following court ruling:
a.
Bradley case
b.
Jablonski case
c.
Hedlund case
d.
Tarasoff case
e.
Jaffee case
Jablonski case
Confidentiality is a legal concept and privileged communication is an ethical concept.
True
False
False:
Confidentiality is an ETHICAL concept
Privileged Communication is a LEGAL concept
Generally, privileged communication applies to group counseling, couples counseling, and family therapy if the practitioner is a licensed psychologist.
True
False
False
Health plans are one of six types of covered entities.
True
False
False
In 1996, the United States Supreme Court ruled that communications between licensed psychotherapists and their clients in the course of diagnosis or treatment are privileged and therefore protected from forced disclosure in cases arising under federal law. This case was referred to as:
a.
Seinfeld v. Castanza.
b.
Smithfield v. Tanaka.
c.
Jaffee v. Redmond.
d.
Hradecky v. Coggins.
e.
Bertram v. Wheeler.
Jaffee v. Redmond
Therapists working with clients who are at high risk for contracting HIV should:
a.
know the HIV confidentiality law of their state.
b.
all of the choices.
c.
discuss the limits of confidentiality at the onset of treatment, and know the HIV confidentiality law of their state.
d.
avoid disclosing their concerns about the clients’ dangerous sexual practices, so as to minimize their chances of being sued.
e.
discuss the limits of confidentiality at the onset of treatment.
C- Discuss the limits of confidentiality and know the HIV laws of their state.
The American Counseling Association requires licensed counselors to disclose information to unsuspecting identifiable third parties who are at risk of contracting HIV from a client.
True
False
FALSE
Danny had been working with his therapist Bonnie for three years when he invited her to attend his graduation from college. Working towards achieving this goal had been a major focus of Danny’s therapy. By accepting his invitation and attending the ceremony, Bonnie’s decision was:
a.
unethical.
b.
unprofessional.
c.
ethical under the circumstances.
d.
unethical, and unprofessional.
Ethical under the circumstances
Below would be an inappropriate response from a therapist who is struggling with a powerful attraction to a client:
a.
Repress feelings of attraction to protect oneself from becoming sexually involved with the client.
b.
Seek out an experienced colleague, supervisor, or therapist who might help decide a course of action.
c.
Monitor boundaries by setting clear limits on physical contact and self-disclosure.
d.
Explore reasons for attraction to the client.
a. Repressing feelings would be an INappropriate response
