1. Counselors who function according to mandatory ethics
a Would favor ethical standards that use the word “should,” instead of the word
. “must”.
b Believe that their duty is to comply with basic “must” and “must not” statements in
. codes of ethics, and nothing more.
c Believe that employers should require specific behaviors of counselors they hire.
.
d Believe counselors should determine what is ethical based on the specific situations
. in which they find themselves.
e Would favor judging the actions of counselors based on the circumstances, rather
. than on strict rules.
0.5 pts
QUESTIO N NO . 2
1. A core belief that members of the counseling profession hold concerning helping
others with their mental health concerns is
a Remediation is the most appropriate means in dealing with emotional and personal
. problems.
b Prevention and early intervention are the most appropriate means to deal with
. emotional and personal problems.
c Giving support often is all that is necessary for people to resolve their personal
. crises.
d The goal is to help the individual return to the level of functioning enjoyed before the
. illness occurred.
e It is important to identify the illness presented by the person asking for assistance.
.
0.5 pts
QUESTIO N NO . 3
1. Law and ethics differ in that
a Ethics and laws are often in conflict because they are so different from one another.
.
b Ethics dictate minimum standards of behavior that society will tolerate, whereas
. laws represent the ideal standards expected by the profession.
c Laws dictate minimum standards of behavior that society will tolerate, whereas
. ethics represent the ideal standards expected by the profession.
a. laws dictate minimum standards of behavior that society will tolerate,
whereas ethics represent the ideal standards expected by the profession.
b. ethics dictate minimum standards of behavior that society will tolerate,
, whereas laws represent the ideal standards expected by the profession.
c. ethics and laws have the same standards.
d. laws require that counselors always follow the profession’s ethical standards.
e. ethics and laws are often in conflict because they are so different from one
another.
d Ethics and laws have the same standards.
.
e Laws require that counselors always follow the profession’s ethical standards.
.
0.5 pts
QUESTIO N NO . 4
1. At their most fundamental level, codes of ethics serve to
a Protect and promote the welfare of the client.
.
b Protect and promote the welfare of the
. counselor’s agency.
c Protect and promote the welfare of the
. profession.
d Protect and promote the welfare of the client’s
. family unit.
e Protect and promote the welfare of the
. counselor.
0.5 pts
QUESTIO N NO . 5
1. The best statement about the nature of professional ethics in counseling is that
a The ethical standards have changed very little in the last 50 years, so if counselors
. learn the rules, they will be able to practice in an ethical manner.
b In order to practice in an ethical manner, counselors must always be in compliance
. with federal and state laws.
c Because there are few absolute, right answers to ethical practice QUESTION No.s,
. consultation with lawyers is very important when making ethical decisions.
d Because there are few absolute, right answers to ethical practice QUESTION No.s,
. consultation with counseling colleagues is very important when making ethical
decisions.
e If counselors study ethical codes and keep current with the professional literature,
. they can be assured of practicing in an ethical manner.
0.5 pts
QUESTIO N NO . 6
, 1. The term “culturally encapsulated counselor” refers to a counselor who
a Understands that all counseling is cross cultural.
.
b Counsels in a setting where the clients are not diverse.
.
c Considers evidence that challenges his or her assumptions.
.
d Has internalized some of society’s biases.
.
e Defines reality according to one set of cultural assumptions and fails to evaluate
. other viewpts, which renders the counselor insensitive to cultural variations.
0.5 pts
QUESTIO N NO . 7
1. During the time that a counseling student is counseling clients in a practicum
or internship setting, the student counselor
a Should maintain absolute confidentiality of participants in groups the
. student is facilitating.
b Should not videotape counseling sessions so that client confidentiality is
. protected.
c Has the same ethical obligations to uphold confidentiality as does a licensed
. counselor.
d Should not reveal the names of clients to the practicum/internship
. supervisor.
e Should refer all clients who engage in risky behaviors.
.
0.5 pts
QUESTIO N NO . 8
1. Once counselors have disclosed their legal QUESTION No.s to their immediate
supervisors and have received a response either from the supervisor or from an
attorney who is advising them as to the proper course of action,
a It is essential for counselors to follow legal advice given to them, but only if they
. agree with it.
b It is essential for counselors to choose and act on their own choice.
.
c It is essential for counselors to ask the ACA Ethics Committee for an opinion.
.
d It is essential for counselors to seek a second opinion.
.
a Would favor ethical standards that use the word “should,” instead of the word
. “must”.
b Believe that their duty is to comply with basic “must” and “must not” statements in
. codes of ethics, and nothing more.
c Believe that employers should require specific behaviors of counselors they hire.
.
d Believe counselors should determine what is ethical based on the specific situations
. in which they find themselves.
e Would favor judging the actions of counselors based on the circumstances, rather
. than on strict rules.
0.5 pts
QUESTIO N NO . 2
1. A core belief that members of the counseling profession hold concerning helping
others with their mental health concerns is
a Remediation is the most appropriate means in dealing with emotional and personal
. problems.
b Prevention and early intervention are the most appropriate means to deal with
. emotional and personal problems.
c Giving support often is all that is necessary for people to resolve their personal
. crises.
d The goal is to help the individual return to the level of functioning enjoyed before the
. illness occurred.
e It is important to identify the illness presented by the person asking for assistance.
.
0.5 pts
QUESTIO N NO . 3
1. Law and ethics differ in that
a Ethics and laws are often in conflict because they are so different from one another.
.
b Ethics dictate minimum standards of behavior that society will tolerate, whereas
. laws represent the ideal standards expected by the profession.
c Laws dictate minimum standards of behavior that society will tolerate, whereas
. ethics represent the ideal standards expected by the profession.
a. laws dictate minimum standards of behavior that society will tolerate,
whereas ethics represent the ideal standards expected by the profession.
b. ethics dictate minimum standards of behavior that society will tolerate,
, whereas laws represent the ideal standards expected by the profession.
c. ethics and laws have the same standards.
d. laws require that counselors always follow the profession’s ethical standards.
e. ethics and laws are often in conflict because they are so different from one
another.
d Ethics and laws have the same standards.
.
e Laws require that counselors always follow the profession’s ethical standards.
.
0.5 pts
QUESTIO N NO . 4
1. At their most fundamental level, codes of ethics serve to
a Protect and promote the welfare of the client.
.
b Protect and promote the welfare of the
. counselor’s agency.
c Protect and promote the welfare of the
. profession.
d Protect and promote the welfare of the client’s
. family unit.
e Protect and promote the welfare of the
. counselor.
0.5 pts
QUESTIO N NO . 5
1. The best statement about the nature of professional ethics in counseling is that
a The ethical standards have changed very little in the last 50 years, so if counselors
. learn the rules, they will be able to practice in an ethical manner.
b In order to practice in an ethical manner, counselors must always be in compliance
. with federal and state laws.
c Because there are few absolute, right answers to ethical practice QUESTION No.s,
. consultation with lawyers is very important when making ethical decisions.
d Because there are few absolute, right answers to ethical practice QUESTION No.s,
. consultation with counseling colleagues is very important when making ethical
decisions.
e If counselors study ethical codes and keep current with the professional literature,
. they can be assured of practicing in an ethical manner.
0.5 pts
QUESTIO N NO . 6
, 1. The term “culturally encapsulated counselor” refers to a counselor who
a Understands that all counseling is cross cultural.
.
b Counsels in a setting where the clients are not diverse.
.
c Considers evidence that challenges his or her assumptions.
.
d Has internalized some of society’s biases.
.
e Defines reality according to one set of cultural assumptions and fails to evaluate
. other viewpts, which renders the counselor insensitive to cultural variations.
0.5 pts
QUESTIO N NO . 7
1. During the time that a counseling student is counseling clients in a practicum
or internship setting, the student counselor
a Should maintain absolute confidentiality of participants in groups the
. student is facilitating.
b Should not videotape counseling sessions so that client confidentiality is
. protected.
c Has the same ethical obligations to uphold confidentiality as does a licensed
. counselor.
d Should not reveal the names of clients to the practicum/internship
. supervisor.
e Should refer all clients who engage in risky behaviors.
.
0.5 pts
QUESTIO N NO . 8
1. Once counselors have disclosed their legal QUESTION No.s to their immediate
supervisors and have received a response either from the supervisor or from an
attorney who is advising them as to the proper course of action,
a It is essential for counselors to follow legal advice given to them, but only if they
. agree with it.
b It is essential for counselors to choose and act on their own choice.
.
c It is essential for counselors to ask the ACA Ethics Committee for an opinion.
.
d It is essential for counselors to seek a second opinion.
.
