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Know the history of the counseling profession. correct answers The counseling profession
developed in many ways from responses to changes in society. In the
early 20th century, when counseling was first emerging, humanistic reform, with an increased
emphasis on the value of all human beings, was also emerging.
Who is Frank Parsons and for what is he known? correct answers the father of the guidance
movement," who established the first formal career
counseling center in Boston in 1909
What was the American Counseling Association previously called? correct answers American
Counseling Association established as the American Personnel and
Guidance Association (APGA)
Know the 5 moral principles of ethical decision-making. correct answers Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Justice
Fidelity
Autonomy correct answers freedom of choice and action
Nonmaleficence correct answers not harming other people
Beneficence correct answers doing things that contribute to clients' welfare
Justice correct answers treating all people fairly
Fidelity correct answers loyalty
There is a 6th principle: correct answers Veracity
Veracity correct answers truthfulness and integrity
Know the areas where a mental health counselor could legally be held negligent. correct answers
Duty to warn
Privileged
Practice Act
, Know the ACA code of ethics - Section F Supervision, Training, and Teaching correct answers
Enhancing human development throughout the lifespan
Honoring diversity and embracing a multicultural approach in support of the worth, dignity,
potential, and uniqueness of people within their social and cultural contexts
Promoting social justice
Safeguarding the integrity of the counselor-client relationship
Practicing in a competent and ethical manner
F.6.a. Evaluation correct answers Supervisors document and provide supervisees with ongoing
feedback regarding their performance and schedule periodic formal
evaluative sessions throughout the supervisory relationship
F.6.b. Gatekeeping and Remediation correct answers Through initial and ongoing evaluation,
supervisors are aware of
supervisee limitations that might impede performance. Supervisors
assist supervisees in securing remedial assistance when needed. They
recommend dismissal from training programs, applied counseling
settings, and state or voluntary professional credentialing processes
when those supervisees are unable to demonstrate that they can
provide competent professional services to a range of diverse clients.
Supervisors seek consultation and document their decisions to
dismiss or refer supervisees for assistance. They ensure that
supervisees are aware of options available to them to address such
decisions.
F.7.e. Teaching Ethics correct answers Throughout the program, counselor educators ensure that
students
are aware of the ethical responsibilities and standards of the
profession and the ethical responsibilities of students to the
profession. Counselor educators infuse ethical considerations
throughout the curriculum.
I.1. Standards and the Law correct answers Counselors know and understand the ACA Code of
Ethics and other applicable ethics codes from
professional organizations or certification and licensure bodies of which they are members. Lack
of
knowledge or misunderstanding of an ethical responsibility is not a defense against a charge of
unethical conduct.
How do assessments help counselors? correct answers The primary purpose of educational,
mental health, psychological, and career
assessment is to gather information regarding the client for a variety of purposes,
Know the history of the counseling profession. correct answers The counseling profession
developed in many ways from responses to changes in society. In the
early 20th century, when counseling was first emerging, humanistic reform, with an increased
emphasis on the value of all human beings, was also emerging.
Who is Frank Parsons and for what is he known? correct answers the father of the guidance
movement," who established the first formal career
counseling center in Boston in 1909
What was the American Counseling Association previously called? correct answers American
Counseling Association established as the American Personnel and
Guidance Association (APGA)
Know the 5 moral principles of ethical decision-making. correct answers Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Justice
Fidelity
Autonomy correct answers freedom of choice and action
Nonmaleficence correct answers not harming other people
Beneficence correct answers doing things that contribute to clients' welfare
Justice correct answers treating all people fairly
Fidelity correct answers loyalty
There is a 6th principle: correct answers Veracity
Veracity correct answers truthfulness and integrity
Know the areas where a mental health counselor could legally be held negligent. correct answers
Duty to warn
Privileged
Practice Act
, Know the ACA code of ethics - Section F Supervision, Training, and Teaching correct answers
Enhancing human development throughout the lifespan
Honoring diversity and embracing a multicultural approach in support of the worth, dignity,
potential, and uniqueness of people within their social and cultural contexts
Promoting social justice
Safeguarding the integrity of the counselor-client relationship
Practicing in a competent and ethical manner
F.6.a. Evaluation correct answers Supervisors document and provide supervisees with ongoing
feedback regarding their performance and schedule periodic formal
evaluative sessions throughout the supervisory relationship
F.6.b. Gatekeeping and Remediation correct answers Through initial and ongoing evaluation,
supervisors are aware of
supervisee limitations that might impede performance. Supervisors
assist supervisees in securing remedial assistance when needed. They
recommend dismissal from training programs, applied counseling
settings, and state or voluntary professional credentialing processes
when those supervisees are unable to demonstrate that they can
provide competent professional services to a range of diverse clients.
Supervisors seek consultation and document their decisions to
dismiss or refer supervisees for assistance. They ensure that
supervisees are aware of options available to them to address such
decisions.
F.7.e. Teaching Ethics correct answers Throughout the program, counselor educators ensure that
students
are aware of the ethical responsibilities and standards of the
profession and the ethical responsibilities of students to the
profession. Counselor educators infuse ethical considerations
throughout the curriculum.
I.1. Standards and the Law correct answers Counselors know and understand the ACA Code of
Ethics and other applicable ethics codes from
professional organizations or certification and licensure bodies of which they are members. Lack
of
knowledge or misunderstanding of an ethical responsibility is not a defense against a charge of
unethical conduct.
How do assessments help counselors? correct answers The primary purpose of educational,
mental health, psychological, and career
assessment is to gather information regarding the client for a variety of purposes,
