NCE/CPCE Exam Study Guide

Beneficence - Answer-The counselor is working for the good of the client or the group. Justice - Answer-Usually applied to group situations: the counselor treats all members fairly. Nonmaleficence - Answer-The counselor will do no harm Defamation - Answer-Behavior that can damage one's reputation. Also known as libel if it is written and slander if the defamation refers to verbal remarks. NCC - Answer-A generic certification for counselors. Accredidation - Answer-The process whereby an agency or school (not an individual) meets certain standards and qualifications set forth by an association or accrediting organization. Not governed by state laws. Applies to programs, NOT individual counselors Privileged communication - Answer-information that will not be divulged outside the counseling setting without the client's permission. Anything said to a counselor by a client is the "client's privilege" and - the client is the holder of the privilege. A legal concept that protects clients, not counselors. {is "qualified" means that exceptions may exist.} Tarasoff case - Answer-"Duty to warn" A landmark legal case resulting in clinical psychologists' duty to warn potential victims of dangerous or harmful acts whose identity is revealed by clients during psychological services Exception to written consent regarding client's test or assessment results - Answer-When there is clear and imminent danger or when legally required to do so by a government agency or a court order APA is to psychologist as ACA is to - Answer-Counselor Certification is NOT the same as - Answer-licensing (A counseling license is granted by the state government. A title mastered by living up to certain standards.) Certification comes from - Answer-Organization (not part of the state or federal government)