Question 1

In an attempt to convince her young client to practice safe sex, Valerie fabricated her own statistics and facts about the hazards of unprotected sex. In this instance, Valerie violated the principle of:

Accepted Answer

A)   fidelity.
B)   veracity.
C)   beneficence.
D)   justice.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Robert runs into the office, unprepared and frustrated because he is late for his weekly appointment with his first client of the day. He is consistently late for his appointments. His behavior is:

Accepted Answer

A)   immoral.
B)   illegal.
C)   unethical.
D)   unprofessional.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Jan, an incest survivor, is covered for six sessions by her insurance. Her counselor is in private practice and knows that Jan needs more sessions. She decides to offer Jan her services pro bono. In making the ethical decision to ensure that her client has equal access to services, the counselor is using the basic moral principal of:

Accepted Answer

A)   fidelity.
B)   justice.
C)   nonmaleficence.
D)   autonomy.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Practitioners can help expand their awareness and clarify their values in dealing with the challenges of their work through:

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A)   reading and reflecting on the standards.
B)   meditation and relaxation.
C)   years of experience.
D)   reading self-help books.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Although the ethics codes of the various professional organizations have specific differences, some of the common themes include:

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A)   being interested in the welfare of clients, avoiding harm and exploitation, and protecting client's confidentiality and privacy.
B)   practicing outside the scope of one's competence and utilizing mandatory ethics.
C)   avoiding discrimination of client ethnicity while providing minimal services.
D)   acting ethically responsible and focused on limiting professional sanctions.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Virtuous professionals:

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A)   are motivated to do what is right, but tend to ignore it.
B)   function within their professional code of ethics because they fear the consequences if they do not.
C)   possess vision and discernment, which involves sensitivity, judgment, and understanding and leads to decisive ethical actions.
D)   typically focus on moral issues with the goals of solving a particular dilemma.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Expulsion or suspension of members from professional associations:

Accepted Answer

A)   has no effect on the member.
B)   cannot be appealed.
C)   is never reported in the journals of the professional associations.
D)   is a major sanction.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Obtaining consultation is important because:

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A)   it creates a safety net when our actions are unethical.
B)   it is better to have someone else know who your client is in case something happens.
C)   our prejudices, biases, personal needs, or emotional investment creates an inability to view a situation objectively.
D)   the ethical codes state it is important.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

The major duties of regulating boards include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Completing investigations into the ethical practice of new members for a short period to determine the possibility of unethical practice in the future
B)   Screening applications to determine appropriate candidates for the professional organization who will practice ethically and increase the positive image of the professional organization
C)   Determining standards for admission into the profession, screening applicants applying for certification or licensure, conducting disciplinary proceedings involving violations of standards of professional conduct as defined by law, and regulating the practice of psychotherapy for the public good
D)   Conducting evaluations of members' financial stabilityE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

Rather than focusing on best practices, many ethics courses focus on:

Accepted Answer

A)   creating the safest environment for professionals to work.
B)   the unethical practices of university professors.
C)   record keeping guidelines.
D)   laws, disciplinary codes, and risk management strategy.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 1: Introduction to Professional Ethics

Robert runs into the office, unprepared and frustrated because he is late for his weekly appointment with his first client of the day. He is consistently late for his appointments. His behavior is:

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Practitioners can help expand their awareness and clarify their values in dealing with the challenges of their work through:

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Although the ethics codes of the various professional organizations have specific differences, some of the common themes include:

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Obtaining consultation is important because:

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The major duties of regulating boards include which of the following?

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Virtuous professionals:

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In an attempt to convince her young client to practice safe sex, Valerie fabricated her own statistics and facts about the hazards of unprotected sex. In this instance, Valerie violated the principle of:

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Expulsion or suspension of members from professional associations:

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Rather than focusing on best practices, many ethics courses focus on:

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Exam 1: Introduction to Professional Ethics

Robert runs into the office, unprepared and frustrated because he is late for his weekly appointment with his first client of the day. He is consistently late for his appointments. His behavior is:

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Practitioners can help expand their awareness and clarify their values in dealing with the challenges of their work through:

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Although the ethics codes of the various professional organizations have specific differences, some of the common themes include:

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Obtaining consultation is important because:

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The major duties of regulating boards include which of the following?

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Virtuous professionals:

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In an attempt to convince her young client to practice safe sex, Valerie fabricated her own statistics and facts about the hazards of unprotected sex. In this instance, Valerie violated the principle of:

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