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Below is a sex-biased response to problems presented in couples’ therapy: A.Assuming that remaining married may not be the best choice for a woman. B.Demonstrating equal interest in both the woman’s career and the man’s career. C.Encouraging couples to accept […]

An example of experiential methods of training in family therapy is: a. listening to class lectures on family systems. b. observing family therapy sessions and taking notes. c. working with one’s own family of origin. d. doing readings in family […]

Frank is a Native American college student who is seeking information about his career choice from a male counselor. The counselor notices that he uses very little eye contact and needs to recognize that Frank: A.lacks trust about the information […]

Which of the following statements about competence is false? A.Striving for competence is a lifelong endeavor. B.Competence at one point in our career does not assure competence at a later time. C.Practitioners cannot develop competence both as generalists and as […]

The Professional Training Standards of Group Workers specify: A.a set of core knowledge. B.skill competencies. C.both knowledge and skill competencies. D.specialized training for advanced group leadership. ____________ is an organized system by which practitioners within a profession assess one another’s […]

Which of the following is NOT one of Pedersen’s (2006) five antiracism strategies? a. Be aware of the history of racism as a social phenomenon. b. Recognize that all racist behaviors are intentional. c. Challenge the racist assumptions that encapsulate […]

______________ can best be viewed as an ongoing process aimed at increasing the range of choices and the responsibility of the client as an active therapeutic partner. A.Diagnosis B.Informed consent C.Documentation D.Case consultations Gillian believes that many symptoms stem from […]

Professional codes of ethics for supervisors agree that: a. social interaction with supervisees is essential to effective counselor training. b. all dual or multiple relationships with supervisees are unethical. c. sexual relationships between supervisors and students are unethical unless the […]

__________ is a general term covering the process of identifying an emotional or behavioral problem and making a statement about the current status of a client. A.Medical diagnosis B.Differential diagnosis C.Psychodiagnosis D.Cognitive appraisal Some people are reluctant to engage in […]

The ethical responsibility of mental-health professionals to safeguard clients from unauthorized disclosures of information given in the therapeutic relationship is the definition of: a. confidentiality. b. privileged communication. c. privacy. d. informed consent. Below is a sex-biased response to problems […]

Community workers include all of the following except: a. social workers. b. psychologists. c. human service workers. d. nurses. e. none of the above Most writers in the chapter on values tend to agree on which following principle? a. Therapists […]

Elizabeth, a beginning practitioner, counsels in a manner in which she merely acts in compliance with the law and follows minimal ethical standards. She is at the first level of ethical functioning, which is: a. personal ethics. b. aspiration ethics. […]

According to the text, why are available mental health resources underused in some communities? a. People may be unaware of their existence. b. People may feel a social stigma attached to seeking professional help. c. People may perceive that these […]

Which of the following topics would be appropriate to discuss during the initial supervisory session? a. The supervisor’s expectations regarding supervisee preparedness for supervisory meetings. b. The supervisor’s expectations regarding formal and informal evaluations. c. The supervisor’s expectations regarding the […]

Within the counseling profession, a specialty is officially recognized when: A.practitioners achieve either a specialty accreditation through a group or certification through a professional organization. B.the practitioner receives a doctorate degree. C.the counselor works in a specific area for at […]

_________________________ is a developmentally informed process that provides useful feedback during one’s training and throughout one’s professional career. a. Formative assessment b. Summative assessment c. Developmentally-informed assessment d. Both a and b In which case did the court rule that […]

The following is a safeguard against malpractice accusations: a. giving free sessions until the client is able to pay. b. never engaging in bartering under any circumstances. c. avoiding a client’s perception of abandonment by not taking time off. d. […]

Which of the statements below is/are true about community practice activities? a. Most occur outside traditional agency settings. b. Constituency self-determination is the primary goal of these activities. c. Most involve the use of power and influence to bring about […]

Community organizers typically work with: a. community residents. b. constituency groups. c. local institutions. d. government decision makers. e. all of the above. Community standards: a. may serve as the legal criteria for determining whether a practitioner provided an acceptable […]

Joanne finds herself wanting to solve her client’s problems which are similar to the issues her daughter is going through. Joanne gives advice and feels frustrated when her client won’t follow through on her suggestions. Her emotional reactions to her […]

A professional who reports suspected child abuse, in good faith, is a. not immune from civil liability and criminal prosecution as a mandated reporter. b. immune from civil liability and criminal prosecution as a mandated reporter. c. likely to receive […]

The basic purpose of professional codes of ethics is to: a. educate professionals about sound ethical conduct, provide a mechanism for professional accountability and serve as a catalyst for improving practice. b. protect professionals from lawsuits. c. set standards that […]

Statements such as “Failure to change stems from a lack of motivation” and “People have choices, and it is up to them to change their lives,” do not take into account environmental factors. These are examples of: a. guiding principles […]

When explaining informed consent, counselors who routinely work with minors need to clarify the various exceptions to confidentiality: a. using scare tactics so as to reduce the likelihood that their clients will share anything that needs to be reported. b. […]

Bonnie became sexually involved with her therapist soon after therapy began. This action was initiated by the therapist who saw Bonnie’s provocative behavior as an invitation to become intimate. The following is a possible on-going consequence for the client being […]

John is seeking counseling through his managed care provider and he needs to be informed that: a. the managed care company may request the entire clinical record of a client. b. he has the right to expect unlimited sessions. c. […]

A utilization review may take place _______________________ treatment. A.before B.during C.after D.All of the choices E.a and c School counselors can discuss the topic of abortion with a student a. under any circumstances. b. if the circumstances are determined to […]

Some people are reluctant to engage in family therapy because A.they fear they will be the main target of the sessions. B.they may fear negative consequences from having divulged certain information. C.they are difficult people and want to undermine their […]

Of the following, which is an example of a behavior that might leave a mental health practitioner vulnerable to a malpractice suit? a. Used a procedure within the realm of accepted professional practice b. Employed a technique that he or […]

__________ , as a matter of law, refers to the constitutional right of an individual to decide the time, place, manner, and extent of sharing oneself with others. A.Self-disclosure B.Privileged communication C.Privacy D.Confidentiality Due to the inherent difficulties associated with […]

Most ethical codes specify that therapist should: A.be available to their clients even when they are on vacation. B.inform clients that their records are inaccessible to them. C.inform clients that a diagnosis can become a permanent part of their file […]