NCE/CPCE Exam Study Guide questions with complete solutions

Beneficence correct answer: The counselor is working for the good of the client or the group. Justice correct answer: Usually applied to group situations: the counselor treats all members fairly. Nonmaleficence correct answer: The counselor will do no harm Defamation correct answer: Behavior that can damage one's reputation. Also known as libel if it is written and slander if the defamation refers to verbal remarks. NCC correct answer: A generic certification for counselors. Accredidation correct answer: The process whereby an agency or school (not an individual) meets certain standards and qualifications set forth by an association or accrediting organization. Not governed by state laws. Applies to programs, NOT individual counselors Privileged communication correct answer: information that will not be divulged outside the counseling setting without the client's permission. Anything said to a counselor by a client is the "client's privilege" and - the client is the holder of the privilege. A legal concept that protects clients, not counselors. {is "qualified" means that exceptions may exist.} Tarasoff case correct answer: "Duty to warn" A landmark legal case resulting in clinical psychologists' duty to warn potential victims of dangerous or harmful acts whose identity is revealed by clients during psychological services Exception to written consent regarding client's test or assessment results correct answer: When there is clear and imminent danger or when legally required to do so by a government agency or a court order APA is to psychologist as ACA is to correct answer: Counselor Certification is NOT the same as correct answer: licensing (A counseling license is granted by the state government. A title mastered by living up to certain standards.)