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Self-Assessment – Test your knowledge and Exam Preparation – Familiarize yourself with the
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study areas
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Review Summary 150 Questions
Foundations - Application - MFT 6201 WEEK 8 Ethics FULL AND Correct 2026 Update - National
University Marriage AND Family Therapy MFT Ethics Graduate
All answers with rationales
,Table of Contents
Content Area Questions Key Topics
Ethical Theories AND 1-25 Therapist, Ethical, Therapy, Aamft, Family
Principles
Informed Consent AND 26-50 Therapist, Ethical, Therapy, Supervisee, Family
Confidentiality
Ethical Decision-making 51-75 Therapist, Ethical, Aamft, Therapy, Supervisor
Models
Professional Boundaries 76-100 Therapist, Ethical, Therapy, Providing, Supervisee
AND DUAL Relationships
Ethical Issues IN Assessment 101-125 Therapist, Therapy, Ethical, Session, State
AND Diagnosis
Ethical Issues IN Therapy 126-150 Therapist, Ethical, Therapy, Client S, Appropriate
AND Counseling
TOTAL 150 All questions include answers and detailed rationales
,Section A - Ethical Theories AND Principles
Q1.
A supervisor directs a therapist to use a specific intervention that the therapist believes
may be harmful to the client. The therapist has already expressed concerns, but the
supervisor insists. According to the AAMFT Code of Ethics, what is the therapist's primary
ethical obligation?
A. Comply with the supervisor's directive to B. Document the disagreement and follow
maintain the supervisory hierarchy. the supervisor's orders to avoid
insubordination.
C. Take reasonable steps to prevent harm, D. Terminate the therapeutic relationship
which may include refusing to implement the immediately and refer the client elsewhere.
intervention and seeking consultation.
Correct: C - Take reasonable steps to prevent harm, which may include refusing to
implement the intervention and seeking consultation.
Rationale:The AAMFT Code mandates that therapists prioritize client welfare and take steps
to prevent harm, even if it means challenging supervisory directives. Option C aligns with this
duty. Options A and B would compromise client safety, and D is premature without attempting
to resolve the conflict.
Q2.
In a couple's therapy session, one partner privately discloses an affair and asks the
therapist to keep it secret. The other partner has no knowledge. Which ethical principle is
most directly challenged in this scenario?
A. Informed consent B. Multiple relationships
C. Confidentiality and its limits D. Competence
Correct: C - Confidentiality and its limits
Rationale:The core issue is the conflict between the duty to maintain confidentiality and the
need for transparency in conjoint therapy. The therapist must clarify at the outset that secrets
cannot be kept in couple therapy. Option C directly addresses this. A, B, and D are less
relevant to the immediate dilemma.
Q3.
A family therapist has been providing therapy to a family for six months. The parents now
request that the therapist provide a forensic evaluation for a custody dispute. What is the
most ethically appropriate action?
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A. Agree, as the therapist has extensive B. Decline, due to the inherent conflict
knowledge of the family dynamics. between therapeutic and forensic roles.
C. Provide the evaluation but only with the D. Refer the family to another therapist and
parents' written consent. then accept the forensic role.
Correct: B - Decline, due to the inherent conflict between therapeutic and forensic roles.
Rationale:The AAMFT Code warns against dual roles that could impair objectivity. A therapist
who has been the family's therapist cannot later serve as an impartial forensic evaluator.
Option B is correct. Options A, C, and D either ignore the conflict or attempt to manage it
without addressing the core issue.
Q4.
A therapist who primarily practices from a Western, individualistic perspective is assigned
a client from a collectivist culture. The therapist recognizes that their usual approach may
not fit. What is the most ethically sound response?
A. Proceed with the standard approach as it B. Acknowledge the cultural difference and
is evidence-based. seek consultation or training to adapt the
approach.
C. Refer the client to a therapist of the same D. Ask the client to explain their culture so
cultural background, if possible. the therapist can modify techniques.
Correct: B - Acknowledge the cultural difference and seek consultation or training to
adapt the approach.
Rationale:Ethical competence requires cultural humility and adaptation. Option B
demonstrates proactive ethical behavior by seeking to enhance competence. Option A
ignores cultural context; C may be appropriate but is not the first step; D places an undue
burden on the client.
Q5.
A therapist is considering terminating therapy with a client who is not making progress.
According to the AAMFT Code, what must the therapist do before terminating?
A. Obtain written consent from the client for B. Consult with a colleague to confirm the
termination. lack of progress.
C. Provide appropriate referrals and ensure D. Document the lack of progress in the
continuity of care. client's record.
Correct: C - Provide appropriate referrals and ensure continuity of care.
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
2026 UPDATE - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY.
150 Questions with Answers and Detailed Rationales
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INSTANT DOWNLOAD ANSWERS INCLUDED
IMPORTANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT
This comprehensive examination preparation guide has been meticulously developed to help you succeed in the
MFT 6201 WEEK 8 ETHICS QUIZ | FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE -
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY.. It contains 150 carefully selected questions that reflect the most current exam content
and testing strategies. Each question is accompanied by a correct answer and a detailed rationale that explains
the underlying pathophysiology, pharmacology, or clinical reasoning.
Self-Assessment – Test your knowledge and Exam Preparation – Familiarize yourself with the
identify areas requiring further question format and content
study areas
Concept Reinforcement – Deepen your Confidence Building – Develop test-taking
understanding through strategies and reduce
evidence-based exam anxiety
rationales
Time Management – Practice answering
questions under simulated
exam conditions
Review Summary 150 Questions
Foundations - Application - MFT 6201 WEEK 8 Ethics FULL AND Correct 2026 Update - National
University Marriage AND Family Therapy MFT Ethics Graduate
All answers with rationales
,Table of Contents
Content Area Questions Key Topics
Ethical Theories AND 1-25 Therapist, Ethical, Therapy, Aamft, Family
Principles
Informed Consent AND 26-50 Therapist, Ethical, Therapy, Supervisee, Family
Confidentiality
Ethical Decision-making 51-75 Therapist, Ethical, Aamft, Therapy, Supervisor
Models
Professional Boundaries 76-100 Therapist, Ethical, Therapy, Providing, Supervisee
AND DUAL Relationships
Ethical Issues IN Assessment 101-125 Therapist, Therapy, Ethical, Session, State
AND Diagnosis
Ethical Issues IN Therapy 126-150 Therapist, Ethical, Therapy, Client S, Appropriate
AND Counseling
TOTAL 150 All questions include answers and detailed rationales
,Section A - Ethical Theories AND Principles
Q1.
A supervisor directs a therapist to use a specific intervention that the therapist believes
may be harmful to the client. The therapist has already expressed concerns, but the
supervisor insists. According to the AAMFT Code of Ethics, what is the therapist's primary
ethical obligation?
A. Comply with the supervisor's directive to B. Document the disagreement and follow
maintain the supervisory hierarchy. the supervisor's orders to avoid
insubordination.
C. Take reasonable steps to prevent harm, D. Terminate the therapeutic relationship
which may include refusing to implement the immediately and refer the client elsewhere.
intervention and seeking consultation.
Correct: C - Take reasonable steps to prevent harm, which may include refusing to
implement the intervention and seeking consultation.
Rationale:The AAMFT Code mandates that therapists prioritize client welfare and take steps
to prevent harm, even if it means challenging supervisory directives. Option C aligns with this
duty. Options A and B would compromise client safety, and D is premature without attempting
to resolve the conflict.
Q2.
In a couple's therapy session, one partner privately discloses an affair and asks the
therapist to keep it secret. The other partner has no knowledge. Which ethical principle is
most directly challenged in this scenario?
A. Informed consent B. Multiple relationships
C. Confidentiality and its limits D. Competence
Correct: C - Confidentiality and its limits
Rationale:The core issue is the conflict between the duty to maintain confidentiality and the
need for transparency in conjoint therapy. The therapist must clarify at the outset that secrets
cannot be kept in couple therapy. Option C directly addresses this. A, B, and D are less
relevant to the immediate dilemma.
Q3.
A family therapist has been providing therapy to a family for six months. The parents now
request that the therapist provide a forensic evaluation for a custody dispute. What is the
most ethically appropriate action?
Page 3
, Section A - Ethical Theories AND Principles
A. Agree, as the therapist has extensive B. Decline, due to the inherent conflict
knowledge of the family dynamics. between therapeutic and forensic roles.
C. Provide the evaluation but only with the D. Refer the family to another therapist and
parents' written consent. then accept the forensic role.
Correct: B - Decline, due to the inherent conflict between therapeutic and forensic roles.
Rationale:The AAMFT Code warns against dual roles that could impair objectivity. A therapist
who has been the family's therapist cannot later serve as an impartial forensic evaluator.
Option B is correct. Options A, C, and D either ignore the conflict or attempt to manage it
without addressing the core issue.
Q4.
A therapist who primarily practices from a Western, individualistic perspective is assigned
a client from a collectivist culture. The therapist recognizes that their usual approach may
not fit. What is the most ethically sound response?
A. Proceed with the standard approach as it B. Acknowledge the cultural difference and
is evidence-based. seek consultation or training to adapt the
approach.
C. Refer the client to a therapist of the same D. Ask the client to explain their culture so
cultural background, if possible. the therapist can modify techniques.
Correct: B - Acknowledge the cultural difference and seek consultation or training to
adapt the approach.
Rationale:Ethical competence requires cultural humility and adaptation. Option B
demonstrates proactive ethical behavior by seeking to enhance competence. Option A
ignores cultural context; C may be appropriate but is not the first step; D places an undue
burden on the client.
Q5.
A therapist is considering terminating therapy with a client who is not making progress.
According to the AAMFT Code, what must the therapist do before terminating?
A. Obtain written consent from the client for B. Consult with a colleague to confirm the
termination. lack of progress.
C. Provide appropriate referrals and ensure D. Document the lack of progress in the
continuity of care. client's record.
Correct: C - Provide appropriate referrals and ensure continuity of care.
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