1. Which of the following is NOT true concerning dual relationships?
a.
Dual relationships are avoidable and always harmful.
b.
Dual relationships challenge helpers to examine the motivations for their practice.
c.
Few absolute answers can be applied in the resolutions of dual relationship dilemmas.
d.
Before becoming involved in a dual relationship, it is good practice to seek consultation from colleagues or a
supervisor.
2. Jenny’s adolescent cousin recently got into trouble with the law. Jenny was asked by her family to counsel him since
she knows the family history from a personal point of view. If Jenny did counsel her cousin, she would
a.
be in a dual relationship.
b.
be in an unavoidable situation.
c.
have to seek supervision.
d.
document all services provided.
a
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BECO.CORE.16.09.05 – To introduce students to various dual and multiple relationship
concerns and to formulate a way to think about these issues
3. Which of the following is true concerning dual relationships?
a.
There is a clear consensus among practitioners regarding nonsexual relationships in counseling.
b.
Due to the fact that there are clinical, ethical, and legal risks, all blending of roles must be avoided.
c.
Objectivity in counseling is enhanced with dual relationships.
d.
Counselors need to make every effort to avoid dual relationships with clients that could impart professional
judgment or increase the risk of harm to clients.
d
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BECO.CORE.16.09.05 – To introduce students to various dual and multiple relationship
concerns and to formulate a way to think about these issues
a
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Establishing Personal and Professional Boundaries
BECO.CORE.16.09.05 – To introduce students to various dual and multiple relationship
concerns and to formulate a way to think about these issues
4. Departures from commonly accepted practices that could potentially benefit clients are referred to as
a.
unethical boundaries.
b.
boundary crossings.
c.
boundary violations.
d.
interpersonal boundaries.
5. Which of the following would maximize the risks inherent in dual or multiple relationships?
a.
Set healthy boundaries from the outset.
b.
Secure informed consent of clients and discuss with them both the potential risks and benefits of dual
relationships.
c.
Document any dual relationships in clinical case notes.
d.
Become romantically involved with the client.
d
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therapeutic relationship
6. Lucia is considering developing a multiple or dual relationship with her client. It’s important for Lucia to remember
a.
b.
c.
d.
d
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The Multiple Relationship Controversy
current or former clients; Engaging in sexual intimacies with current or former clients;
b
The Multiple Relationship Controversy
Using social media and dealing with “friend” requests; Giving and accepting gifts in the
therapeutic relationship
7. What is an accepted ethical guideline in terms of having social and personal relationships with clients?
a.
Therapists are advised to avoid dual relationships when harmful to the client; however, certain multiple
relationships can not be avoided.
b.
Friendships with clients always have positive results in counseling.
c.
Counseling a friend is beneficial to both people involved.
d.
Any form of social relationships with clients always damages the therapeutic relationship.
a
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Using social media and dealing with “friend” requests; Giving and accepting gifts in the
therapeutic relationship
8. The practice of bartering psychotherapy for either goods or services
a.
is considered unethical by virtually all the ethical codes.
b.
has the potential for conflicts.
c.
is generally an illegal practice.
d.
is always an attempt of the therapist to control the client.
b
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Using social media and dealing with “friend” requests; Giving and accepting gifts in the
therapeutic relationship
9. When there is potential for negative consequences arising from a dual relationship, it is the responsibility of the
professional to adhere to all of the following EXCEPT
a.
secure the informed consent of clients and discuss with them both the potential risks and benefits of the
relationship.
b.
consult with other professionals.
c.
seek supervision only if you want to.
d.
document any dual relationships in clinical case notes.
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BECO.CORE.16.09.05 – To introduce students to various dual and multiple relationship
concerns and to formulate a way to think about these issues
10. Dual/multiple relationships are generally discouraged because
a.
these relationships are also illegal.
b.
such relationships always impair professional judgment.
c.
there is a danger of exploiting the client.
d.
clients often misuse their power in the transference relationship.
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concerns and to formulate a way to think about these issues
11. Which of the following is NOT an example of a multiple relationship?
a.
One’s instructor for didactic courses also serves as his or her clinical supervisor.
b.
A therapist who generally uses a nondirective approach experiments with using some directive techniques.
c.
A therapist and client develop a sexual relationship.
d.
A poor farmer who needs mental health services exchanges vegetables and fruit for counseling.
b
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Dealing with Sexual Attractions
concerns and to formulate a way to think about these issues
concerns and to formulate a way to think about these issues
12. Codes of ethics deal _____with setting appropriate boundaries, recognizing potential conflicts of interest, and taking
steps to manage multiple relationships.
a.
specifically and extensively
b.
minimally and ineffectively
c.
increasingly, but insufficiently
d.
unrealistically
13. With regard to __________, none of the codes state that they are unethical.
a.
illegal relationships
b.
sexual dual relationships
c.
boundary violations
d.
nonsexual dual relationships
d
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concerns and to formulate a way to think about these issues
14. Therapists who make home visits
a.
are behaving unethically.
b.
are behaving illegally.
c.
do not have to follow the same laws.
d.
receive first hand view of the client’s home, neighborhood, and community.
d
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a
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concerns and to formulate a way to think about these issues
15. Home visits, and out–of-office visits fall into the category of
a.
boundary crossings.
b.
boundary violations.
c.
boundary considerations.
d.
none of the above.
c
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concerns and to formulate a way to think about these issues
16. Martin has been Joanna’s counselor for five years and has developed a strong attraction to her. He believes the
attraction is mutual and decides to pursue a sexually intimate relationship with her. Martin is disregarding all of the
following EXCEPT
a.
all of the ethics codes of the professional organizations prohibit sexual relationships between client and
therapist.
b.
he would not be convicted of a felony.
c.
his actions would likely result in exploiting and harming Joanna.
d.
he could have his license revoked.
b
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concerns and to formulate a way to think about these issues
17. The APA (2010) ethics code offers three helpful criteria in making decisions about multiple relationships. These
concerns and to formulate a way to think about these issues
include all of the following EXCEPT
a.
risk of exploitation.
b.
loss of therapist objectivity.
c.
assessment of benefit to the therapist.
d.
harm to the professional relationship.
18. Discussing sexual feelings about clients
a.
should never occur under any circumstances.
b.
should occur only with one’s religious or spiritual advisor.
c.
should ideally occur during internships and peer supervision groups.
d.
should occur only with the client.
c
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Using social media and dealing with “friend” requests; Giving and accepting gifts in the
therapeutic relationship
19. A study showed that when deciding whether or not to accept gifts from clients, psychologists were more likely to
accept gifts that were
a.
inexpensive, culturally appropriate, and given as a sign of appreciation at the end of treatment.
b.
inexpensive, but sentimental in value.
c.
offered any time during the course of treatment as a token of gratitude as long as they were relatively
inexpensive.
d.
expensive and tasteful.
a
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Using social media and dealing with “friend” requests; Giving and accepting gifts in the
therapeutic relationship
c
Multiple Relationships and the Codes of Ethics
BECO.CORE.16.09.05 – To introduce students to various dual and multiple relationship
concerns and to formulate a way to think about these issues
20. __________ should be evaluated by considering factors such as context, history, current status of the professional
relationship, the reaction of the client to the multiple relationships, and how the therapist explains the purpose of the
boundary crossing within the context of the goals of the professional relationship.
a.
Sexual overlapping relationships
b.
Sexual non-overlapping relationships
c.
Nonsexual non-overlapping relationships
d.
Nonsexual overlapping relationships
21. One way to broaden your awareness of the importance of creating and maintaining appropriate boundaries in the
helping relationship is to
a.
focus on your personal relationships and the boundaries you place on them.
b.
complete the self-inventory on managing boundaries.
c.
determine if boundaries are necessary in the relationship.
d.
understand the only time boundaries are needed is when working with ethnic minority populations.
b
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through a self-inventory
22. __________ occur when professionals assume two or more roles simultaneously or sequentially with a person seeking
their help.
a.
Multiple relationships
b.
Professional relationships
c.
Personal relationships
d.
Normal relationships
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d
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concerns and to formulate a way to think about these issues
23. A __________ is a serious breach that causes harm to the client.
a.
boundary setting
b.
boundary relationship
c.
boundary crossing
d.
boundary violation
d
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concerns and to formulate a way to think about these issues
24. Mental health professionals must learn how to effectively and ethically manage multiple relationships, including
dealing with the power differential that is a basic part of most professional relationships, managing boundary issues, and
striving to avoid the
a.
use of power.
b.
limit of power.
c.
misuse of power.
d.
increase in power.
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concerns and to formulate a way to think about these issues
25. Home-based therapy has been used extensively with __________, mainly because many of these individuals have
difficulty trusting traditional mental health professionals.
a.
ethnic majority populations
b.
ethnic minority populations
c.
non-ethnic majority populations
d.
married white women
concerns and to formulate a way to think about these issues
26. List 2-3 guidelines for setting boundaries.
27. Describe a time when combining professional and personal relationships may occur.
28. Briefly explain the importance of having boundaries with social media.
29. List and explain 2-3 multiple relationships that could be more beneficial than harmful to a client.
30. Explain the controversy of multiple relationships and the ethics codes of the professional organizations.