1. A member has a right to expect all of the following before making the decision of whether or not to join a particular
group EXCEPT
a.
a discussion of the rights and responsibilities of group members
b.
a clear statement regarding the purpose of the group
c.
a pregroup interview, where the member will be presented with all the names and addresses of the other
members
d.
information about the training and qualifications of the group leader
2. An ethical practice for leaders to follow is to inform members that
a.
once they join a group, they are required to remain in it until the group ends.
b.
they may terminate a group only when the leader gives consent to the member.
c.
they are expected to exit from the group when the members take a vote.
d.
they should leave from the group only after they have discussed the matter in the group leader.
d
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3. Confidentiality in groups is
a.
a legal right of every member.
b.
something that members can be guaranteed.
c.
limited by state laws.
d.
an absolute that can never be broken for any reason.
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4. Group leaders are expected to protect confidentiality of members by all of the following EXCEPT
a.
clearly defining what confidentiality means.
b.
explaining to members why it is important.
c.
discussing the difficulties involved in enforcement.
d.
explaining it is ok to discuss what goes on in the group with a significant other.
d
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5. The ACA Code of Ethics specifically states which of the following to be unethical?
a.
Socializing among group members
b.
Leaderless groups
c.
Using structured exercises in a group session
d.
Using nonverbal exercises
e.
None of these answers
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6. The ASGW’s Professional Training Standards endorses the following clinical practice as a means of gaining supervised
experience in group work EXCEPT
a.
critiquing group tapes and sharing them with family and friends for feedback.
b.
co-leading groups with supervision.
c.
participating as a member in a group.
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d.
observing group counseling sessions.
7. When should clients be told that informed consent is an ongoing process?
a.
Never, since informed consent is not an ongoing process
b.
At the outset of the group
c.
During the transition stage
d.
Only if a member asks about it
b
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8. Which of the statements below accurately reflects the concept of privileged communication?
a.
The legal concept of privileged communication is not recognized in a group setting unless there is a statutory
exception.
b.
The ethical term “privileged communication” is synonymous with the term “confidentiality.”
c.
Privileged communication is always recognized in group settings.
d.
The ethical term “privileged communication” is synonymous with the term “confidentiality” and is always
recognized in group settings.
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d
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9. Informing group participants about the psychological risks associated with group work
a.
absolves leaders from responsibility.
b.
should be avoided since it is an acknowledgment of the potential for harm to occur, which can be used against
the leader in the event a malpractice case is filed.
c.
absolves leaders from being legally reprimanded.
d.
is an ethical obligation of group leaders.
d
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10. Addressing diversity in group work is
a.
a legal concept.
b.
an ethical mandate.
c.
a trend that is not expected to last.
d.
a luxury, but not a necessity.
b
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11. Which of the following statements is true with regard to the issue of confidentiality with minors?
a.
Those who do groups with children are not required to explain to them what will be kept confidential and what
may need to be shared with school personnel.
b.
Those who do groups with children need to explain what will be kept confidential and what may need to be
shared with school personnel.
c.
School counselors can be completely candid in how they talk about children attending their groups to teachers
and administrators.
d.
If children begin to talk about other members outside of the group, they will be expelled from school.
b
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12. With regard to the issue of members socializing outside of the group
a.
it is expected and a sign of growth since a therapy group teaches people how to form intimate relationships.
b.
it is almost always immoral.
c.
any type of out-of-group socialization that interferes with the functioning of the group is counterproductive
and should be discouraged.
d.
out–of-group contact and socialization is always beneficial.
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13. Group counseling is a forum in which all of the following are true EXCEPT
a.
leaders impose their worldview on the members.
b.
the leader’s values play a central role.
c.
members should openly express their values.
d.
members evaluate their own behavior to determine how it is working for them.
14. Addressing spiritual and religious values in group counseling
a.
should not be a topic of discussion in group counseling sessions.
b.
encompasses particularly sensitive, controversial, and complex concerns.
c.
are often the primary cause of dysfunction in clients and should be the focal point of group sessions even if the
members insist that they are not religious or spiritual.
d.
are not part of the cultural background of clients and cannot be considered as an aspect of multiculturalism.
b
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15. Training programs differ on whether participating in a group is
a.
helpful or detrimental to trainees.
b.
optional or required.
c.
illegal or unethical.
d.
helpful or detrimental to trainees or illegal or unethical.
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Group Leader Competence
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The Impact of the Leader’s Values on the Group
an ethical and profes¬sional orientation to group work
16. _____ is a process that begins with presenting basic information about group treatment to potential group members to
enable them to make better decisions about whether or not to enter and how to participate in a group.
a.
Self-inventory
b.
Confidentiality
c.
Privileged communication
d.
Informed consent
d
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The Right of Group Participants
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17. _____ is the intentional setting aside of the counselor’s personal values in order to provide ethical and
appropriate counseling to all clients, especially those whose worldviews, values, belief systems, and decisions
differ significantly from those of the counselor.
a.
Ethical bracketing
b.
Competence
c.
Diversity
d.
Culturally encapsulated counselor
a
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The Impact of the Leader’s Values on the Group
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18. _____ is if you accept the idea that certain cultural values are supreme.
a.
Competence
b.
Informed consent
c.
Cultural encapsulation
d.
Psychological risks
guidelines into appropriate and specific principles that will govern their practice
19. A ______ is one who has substituted stereotypes for the real world.
a.
diversity trained counselor
b.
culturally encapsulated counselor
c.
professional supervisor
d.
culturally diverse counselor
b
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Ethical Issues in Multicultural Group Counseling
competence, perspectives on training group coun¬selors including adjuncts to training,
and suggestions for developing an ethical and profes¬sional orientation to group work
B.8. – ASGW Best Practice Guidelines Role of Diversity
20. ASGW’s “Best Practice Guidelines” suggests all of the following ways to enhance your level of competence as a
group worker EXCEPT
a.
be able to explain who you are with your group members, but not be able to explain the theory utilized.
b.
remain current and increase your knowledge and skill competencies through activities such as continuing
education, professional supervision, and participation in personal and professional development activities.
c.
utilize consultation and/or supervision to ensure effective practice regarding ethical concerns that interfere
with effective functioning as a group leader.
d.
be open to getting professional assistance for personal problems or conflicts of your own that may impair your
professional judgment or work performance.
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Ethical Issues in Multicultural Group Counseling
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21. _____ refers to the unconscious process whereby members project onto you, the group leader, past feelings or
attitudes that they had toward significant people in their lives.
a.
Countertransference
b.
Competence
c.
Transference
d.
Malpractice
c
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22. _____ refers to unresolved personal problems, which can be projected onto the members of a group.
a.
Countertransference
b.
Competence
c.
Transference
d.
Malpractice
a
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23. If group members can prove that personal injury or psychological harm was caused by a leader’s failure to render
proper service, either through negligence or ignorance, the leader is open to
a.
transference.
b.
countertransference.
c.
a malpractice suit.
d.
competence.
c
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Liability and Malpratice
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24. Confidentiality and privacy issues take on special considerations when group members and their therapists
communicate with each other
a.
on the telephone.
b.
in the office before or after a session.
c.
through written letters.
d.
online and when group members communicate with other members via the Internet.
d
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The Rights of Group Participants
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25. If safety is lacking in a group, members who have been subjected to ____________ may be revictimized when they
explore their experiences in the group.
a.
professional training standards
b.
social injustices
c.
confidentiality
d.
competence
b
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The Issue of Psychological Risks in Groups
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A.9.B. – ACA Code of Ethics Reasonable precautions to protect
26. Discuss the ethical and professional issues in regards to each of the following statements.
1. A group counselor says that she sees nothing wrong in dating a former group member.
2. A group leader does not attend to the informed consent process, since the participants are involuntary members.
3. A leader allows one member to dominate the group and does not intervene when this member monopolizes the group’s
time.
4. A group leader promises absolute confidentiality to the members of the group.
Answers will vary.
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27. Describe a few key ethical issues you anticipate you will encounter in your work as a group leader.
28. Describe what you would do to address informed consent from the beginning of a group.
29. Identify the rights of group participants.
30. There is an increased risk of breach of confidentiality when members of a counseling group engage in social media.
Given the widespread use of social media today, how can you best prepare members to establish appropriate boundaries
with their online behavior? What are some potential consequences of failing to prepare members for this?