CECE test prep UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Core ethical principles of counseling - CORRECT ANSWER - autonomy, beneficence,
non-maleficence, justice, fidelity, and veracity
autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER - Counselors should respect clients' right to make their
own decisions and choices, empowering them to take control of their lives. This includes
providing information and allowing clients to make informed decisions about their therapy
Beneficence - CORRECT ANSWER - Counselors should act in ways that benefit their
clients, promoting their well-being and positive growth. This involves being proactive in
addressing client needs and preventing harm
Non-maleficence - CORRECT ANSWER - Counselors have a responsibility to avoid
causing harm to their clients, both intentionally and unintentionally. This means carefully
considering the potential consequences of their actions and inactions
justice - CORRECT ANSWER - Counselors should treat all clients fairly and equitably,
ensuring that everyone has access to quality counseling services. This includes avoiding
discrimination and bias
fidelity - CORRECT ANSWER - Counselors should honor their commitments and
responsibilities to their clients, maintaining confidentiality and upholding professional standards.
This includes being reliable and trustworthy
veracity - CORRECT ANSWER - Counselors should be honest and truthful with their
clients, providing accurate information and avoiding deception. This includes being transparent
about their qualifications and limitations
standard assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - Test and evaluation approaches with
specific norms, standards, and protocol.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Core ethical principles of counseling - CORRECT ANSWER - autonomy, beneficence,
non-maleficence, justice, fidelity, and veracity
autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER - Counselors should respect clients' right to make their
own decisions and choices, empowering them to take control of their lives. This includes
providing information and allowing clients to make informed decisions about their therapy
Beneficence - CORRECT ANSWER - Counselors should act in ways that benefit their
clients, promoting their well-being and positive growth. This involves being proactive in
addressing client needs and preventing harm
Non-maleficence - CORRECT ANSWER - Counselors have a responsibility to avoid
causing harm to their clients, both intentionally and unintentionally. This means carefully
considering the potential consequences of their actions and inactions
justice - CORRECT ANSWER - Counselors should treat all clients fairly and equitably,
ensuring that everyone has access to quality counseling services. This includes avoiding
discrimination and bias
fidelity - CORRECT ANSWER - Counselors should honor their commitments and
responsibilities to their clients, maintaining confidentiality and upholding professional standards.
This includes being reliable and trustworthy
veracity - CORRECT ANSWER - Counselors should be honest and truthful with their
clients, providing accurate information and avoiding deception. This includes being transparent
about their qualifications and limitations
standard assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - Test and evaluation approaches with
specific norms, standards, and protocol.
