Professional Ethics and Law in California, 2nd Edition _ ____________________________________________
20. Which of the following best describes the scope of practice for licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) according to the BBS Statutes? A) LCSWs primarily focus on administering medical psychotherapy and providing psychiatric treatment to individuals and groups. B) The scope of practice for LCSWs encompasses a wide range of social work principles and methods, including counseling, psychotherapy of a nonmedical nature, and assisting individuals, families, and communities in achieving better psychosocial adaptation. C) LCSWs are primarily responsible for conducting research related to social work and providing referrals to medical professionals for mental health treatment. D) The scope of practice for LCSWs is limited to providing information and referral services to individuals, families, and groups, with no involvement in psychotherapy or social service provision. 21. Which of the following accurately describes the scope of practice for marriage and family therapists (MFTs) according to the California Board of Behavioral Sciences? A) MFTs are primarily limited to individual psychotherapy and are not involved in clinical case management or client education. B) The scope of practice for MFTs encompasses the application of psychotherapeutic and family systems theories to treat only mental illness and alcohol use disorders. C) MFTs are authorized to provide assessment, evaluation, prognosis, psychotherapy, client education, clinical case management, supervision, and more, addressing a wide range of relational issues, emotional disorders, and behavioral problems. D) The amendments to the scope of practice for MFTs in this section have expanded the types of services they can offer, allowing them to diagnose and prescribe medications for mental illnesses.
22. Which of the following correctly outlines the requirements for obtaining a professional clinical counselor license (LPCC) according to the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)? A) To be eligible for an LPCC license, an individual must have a bachelor’s degree and complete at least 2,000 hours of supervised experience in professional clinical counseling. B) An applicant for an LPCC license must have a master’s or doctoral degree, finish a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised experience, and pass the board’s designated examinations. C) The board may issue an LPCC license to someone who has a master’s or doctoral degree, has completed at least 3,000 hours of supervised experience, and provides evidence of a passing score on the required examinations. D) LPCC licenses are automatically granted to individuals who complete any graduate degree, regardless of their experience or examination results. 23. Which of the following statements accurately reflects the relationship between moral distress, compassion
fatigue, and burnout in the context of work situations, as discussed in the provided text?
A) Moral distress, compassion fatigue, and burnout are completely unrelated and do not influence one another in work environments. B) Moral distress, compassion fatigue, and burnout are distinct psychological responses, each with no potential impact on patient outcomes or attrition. C) There is no evidence to suggest that moral distress, compassion fatigue, and burnout have any negative effects on physical health. D) Moral distress, compassion fatigue, and burnout are interconnected responses to work situations, and if left unaddressed, they can contribute to attrition and have adverse consequences on patient outcomes. 24. Which ethical theory emphasizes that the outcome is of paramount importance, often summarized by the phrase “the greatest good for the greatest number”?
A) Deontology. B) Virtue ethics. C) Principlism. D) Consequentialism.
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