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National Counselor Examination (NCE) |
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A client discloses intent to harm another Duty to warn/protect (Tarasoff principle). Break confidentiality if
identifiable person. What is the counselor's ethical serious threat exists.
duty?
Confidentiality can be broken without consent in Imminent danger to self or others.
cases of ____ danger.
What is beneficence? Ethical principle requiring counselors to act in the best interest of the
client.
A counselor begins dating a former client 2 Potential violation; ACA discourages relationships within 5 years due to
months after termination. Ethical? power imbalance.
Define dual relationship. Any situation where counselor has more than one relationship with a
client (professional, social, financial).
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What is a boundary crossing vs boundary Crossing = potentially helpful deviation; Violation = harmful,
violation? exploitative, unethical.
____ is unauthorized disclosure of client Breach of confidentiality.
information.
What is fidelity in ethics? Maintaining trust, loyalty, and keeping promises to clients.
Counselor shares client story without identifying Depends—still requires consent; risk of indirect identification.
details in public lecture. Ethical?
What is autonomy? Client's right to make independent decisions about treatment.
What is nonmaleficence? "Do no harm" principle.
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A client refuses treatment. Counselor must Client autonomy unless danger to self/others.
respect?
Ethical decision-making requires consideration of Professional ethical codes (ACA, NBCC).
____ codes.
What is countertransference? Counselor's emotional reaction to client based on personal issues.
Counselor becomes overly protective of a client. Countertransference.
Likely issue?
What is transference? Client projects feelings from past relationships onto counselor.
Confidentiality is absolute. False - it has legal and ethical exceptions.
Why is confidentiality important? Builds trust and supports therapeutic alliance.
____ is required when counseling minors depending Parental consent/assent.
on jurisdiction.
What is privileged communication? Legal protection preventing disclosure in court without client consent.
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