ACA code of Ethics Test Questions and Answers Rated A
1) *autonomy*, or fostering the right to control the direc-
tion of one's life
2) *nonmaleficence* - or avoiding actions that cause
harm
3) *beneficence* - or working for the good of the individ-
ual and society by promoting mental health and well-be-
ing
fundamental principles of professional ethical behavior
4) *justice* - treating individuals equitably and fostering
fairness and equality
5) *fidelity* - honoring commitments and keeping promis-
es, including fulfilling one's responsibilities of trust in pro-
fessional relationships
6) *veracity* - dealing truthfully with individuals with
whom counselors come into professional contact
autonomy
nonmaleficence
beneficence
shorthand: principles of ethical behavior
justice
fidelity
veracity
1) set forth ethical obligations of ACA members and pro-
vide guidance intended to *inform the ethical practice* of
professional counselors
2) *identify ethical considerations* relevant to profession-
al counselors and counselors-in-training
code of ethics purpose 3) enable the association to *clarify* for current and
prospective members, and for those served by members,
*the nature* of the ethical responsibilities held in common
by its members
4) serve as an ethical guide designed to *assist* mem-
bers in constructing a *course of action* that best serves
,ACA code of Ethics Test Questions and Answers Rated A
those utilizing counseling and establishes expectations
of conduct with a primary emphasis on the role of the
professional counselor
5) help to support the *mission* of ACA
6) standards contained in this code as the *basis for pro-
cessing* inquiries and ethics complaints concerning ACA
members
1) inform practice
2) identify relevant *considerations*
3)*clarify* the nature of responsibilities
shorthand: code of ethics purpose
4)*construct* course of action
5) support mission
6) process inquiries and *complaints*
to facilitate cient growth, foster interest and wefare of
cients, truct is the cornertone, have the respnsibility to
respect clients privacy and confidentiality, understand di-
SECTION A - the counseling relationship
verse cultural backgrounds, and how the cultrual back-
ground of the councelor may ettect the therapy, also pro
bono work
1) facilitate client growth
2) foster interest & welfare
3)trust
shorthand: the counseling relationship
4)respect privacy & confidentiality
5)understand cultural backgrounds
6)pro bono
A.1. client welfare
A.1.A primary responsiblity respect the dignity and promote the welfare of clients
create safeguards and maintain documentation necessary
a.1.b. records and documentation
for rendering professional services - timely documenta-
, ACA code of Ethics Test Questions and Answers Rated A
tion, accurately reflects clients progress and services pro-
vided,
counselor and client work jointly to devise a counseling
plan, with reasonable promise of success that are consis-
a.1.c. counseling plans tent with the abilities, temperament, developmental level,
and circumstances of clients - review and revise for ettec-
tiveness
Counselors recognize that support networks hold various
support network involvement meanings with clients and support understanding and
involvement of others
on going process, clients have the freedom to enter or re-
main in counseling, counselor must give writen and verbal
informed consent in the counseling relationship
obligations, rights and responsibilities of both client and
counselor
inform client about nature of services, purpose, goals,
techniques, procedures, limitations, potential risks, ben-
efits of service, counselors qualifications, credentials, ex-
perience, and approach to counseling - make sure the
client understands implications of any diagoisis and use
types of information needed
of tests and reports fees and billing and procedures for
nonpayment of fees, - clients have right to confidentiality
and who will see it like supervisors, and clients can refuse
any services or changes and what will happen if they
refuse
1) what are we doing: nature of services, purpose, goal
2) how are we going to do it: techniques, procedures
types of information needed: narrative 3) what's the outcome: limitations, risks, benefits
4) who am I to do it: qualifications, credentials, experience,
& approach
1) *autonomy*, or fostering the right to control the direc-
tion of one's life
2) *nonmaleficence* - or avoiding actions that cause
harm
3) *beneficence* - or working for the good of the individ-
ual and society by promoting mental health and well-be-
ing
fundamental principles of professional ethical behavior
4) *justice* - treating individuals equitably and fostering
fairness and equality
5) *fidelity* - honoring commitments and keeping promis-
es, including fulfilling one's responsibilities of trust in pro-
fessional relationships
6) *veracity* - dealing truthfully with individuals with
whom counselors come into professional contact
autonomy
nonmaleficence
beneficence
shorthand: principles of ethical behavior
justice
fidelity
veracity
1) set forth ethical obligations of ACA members and pro-
vide guidance intended to *inform the ethical practice* of
professional counselors
2) *identify ethical considerations* relevant to profession-
al counselors and counselors-in-training
code of ethics purpose 3) enable the association to *clarify* for current and
prospective members, and for those served by members,
*the nature* of the ethical responsibilities held in common
by its members
4) serve as an ethical guide designed to *assist* mem-
bers in constructing a *course of action* that best serves
,ACA code of Ethics Test Questions and Answers Rated A
those utilizing counseling and establishes expectations
of conduct with a primary emphasis on the role of the
professional counselor
5) help to support the *mission* of ACA
6) standards contained in this code as the *basis for pro-
cessing* inquiries and ethics complaints concerning ACA
members
1) inform practice
2) identify relevant *considerations*
3)*clarify* the nature of responsibilities
shorthand: code of ethics purpose
4)*construct* course of action
5) support mission
6) process inquiries and *complaints*
to facilitate cient growth, foster interest and wefare of
cients, truct is the cornertone, have the respnsibility to
respect clients privacy and confidentiality, understand di-
SECTION A - the counseling relationship
verse cultural backgrounds, and how the cultrual back-
ground of the councelor may ettect the therapy, also pro
bono work
1) facilitate client growth
2) foster interest & welfare
3)trust
shorthand: the counseling relationship
4)respect privacy & confidentiality
5)understand cultural backgrounds
6)pro bono
A.1. client welfare
A.1.A primary responsiblity respect the dignity and promote the welfare of clients
create safeguards and maintain documentation necessary
a.1.b. records and documentation
for rendering professional services - timely documenta-
, ACA code of Ethics Test Questions and Answers Rated A
tion, accurately reflects clients progress and services pro-
vided,
counselor and client work jointly to devise a counseling
plan, with reasonable promise of success that are consis-
a.1.c. counseling plans tent with the abilities, temperament, developmental level,
and circumstances of clients - review and revise for ettec-
tiveness
Counselors recognize that support networks hold various
support network involvement meanings with clients and support understanding and
involvement of others
on going process, clients have the freedom to enter or re-
main in counseling, counselor must give writen and verbal
informed consent in the counseling relationship
obligations, rights and responsibilities of both client and
counselor
inform client about nature of services, purpose, goals,
techniques, procedures, limitations, potential risks, ben-
efits of service, counselors qualifications, credentials, ex-
perience, and approach to counseling - make sure the
client understands implications of any diagoisis and use
types of information needed
of tests and reports fees and billing and procedures for
nonpayment of fees, - clients have right to confidentiality
and who will see it like supervisors, and clients can refuse
any services or changes and what will happen if they
refuse
1) what are we doing: nature of services, purpose, goal
2) how are we going to do it: techniques, procedures
types of information needed: narrative 3) what's the outcome: limitations, risks, benefits
4) who am I to do it: qualifications, credentials, experience,
& approach
