___________________________________ Code of Ethics for Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists
17. The ACA principle of beneficence means A) the counselor works for the good of the individual and society by promoting mental health and well-being. B) the client is satisfied and engaged. C) all parties involved in the group counseling setting maintain confidentiality. D) the primary client achieves their goals. 18. According to the ACA, who of the following can file an ethics complaint? A) Supervisors and clients B) Only aggrieved clients C) Any individual(s) who have reason to believe
22. The major area of change in the new codes and guidelines addresses A) the rights of minors. B) the use of technology for distance counseling and social media for communicating with clients. C) dual relationships. D) counselor and therapist education. 23. Asynchronous is communication that is NOT A) occurring simultaneously. B) before the first meeting with the counselor. C) productive and appropriate. D) a service agreement to be considered.
24. Therapists utilizing teletherapy must
that an ACA member has violated the ACA Code
D) Only ACA-licensed members
A) use recognition software from applicable federal and state legal requirements of health information privacy, including HIPAA. B) use video conferencing from applicable federal and state legal requirements of health information privacy, including HIPAA. C) meet or exceed applicable federal and state legal requirements of health information privacy, including HIPAA. D) select some applicable federal and state legal requirements of health information privacy, including HIPAA. 25. Which view is held by ACA, AAMFT, and NBCC on the practice of conversion/reparative therapy? A) No opinions are held in common. B) Two associations oppose the practice. C) All are conducting research. D) All are opposed to the practice of conversion/ reparative therapy. 26. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding dual relationships? A) They should always be considered. B) They are always part of pro bono service. C) The mental health practitioner should not enter into a dual relationship if the possibility exists that it could exploit or harm the client. D) There is no opinion from the codes at all.
19. Which of the following statements reflects AAMFT guidance regarding binding expectations? A) When the AAMFT standards and the law conflict, the law must be followed. B) AAMFT members have an obligation to be familiar with the AAMFT Code of Ethics and its application to their professional services. C) The AAMFT members are not bound by their Code of Ethics. D) The AAMFT does not have a binding commitment to address ethical complaints. 20. Marriage and family therapists advance the welfare of families and individuals and make reasonable efforts to A) find the appropriate balance between conflicting goals within the family system. B) support the family structure desired by the parents or guardians. C) solve all conflicts in the family. D) keep the family together and build similar goals among all members.
21. What are the are the three tests of appropriateness for a course of action?
A) Honesty, integrity, and legality B) Truth, justice, and peer review C) Confidentiality, privilege, and justice D) Justice, publicity, and universality
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