Code Of Professional Ethics For Rehabilitation
Counselors Test Questions and Answers.
Ethical Principles (from the CRCC Code of Ethics) - Correct answer-Autonomy: To
respect the rights of clients to be self-governing within their social and cultural framework.
Beneficence: To do good to others; to promote the well-being of clients.
Fidelity: To be faithful; to keep promises and honor the trust placed in rehabilitation
counselors.
Justice: To be fair in the treatment of all clients; to provide appropriate services to all.
Nonmaleficence: To do no harm to others.
Veracity: To be honest.
These values inform principles. They represent one important way of expressing a
general ethical commitment that becomes more precisely defined and action-oriented
when expressed as a principle. The fundamental spirit of caring and respect with which
the Code is written is based upon six principles of ethical behavior
There are some basic concepts that are essential to understanding and practicing
multicultural counseling: - Correct answer-Many counseling theories were developed on
white, middle-class males, so they lack empirical evidence for effective use with
individuals from diverse backgrounds;
• Multicultural counseling theories look at how cultural and family factors affect an
individual's view of the world;
• It is important to recognize individual differences in clients;
• Stereotyping is an oversimplification, and often offensive, way of viewing an individual or
group;
• Counselors must examine their own beliefs and stereotypes;
• Family therapy is often a preferred multicultural treatment; and
, • Counselors may need to work with traditional healers to provide best services to client
(an example is working with American Indian traditional healers as a component of
rehabilitation activity).
culturally competent is a life-long process, and involves the quality of humility. Humility
recognizes - Correct answer-Humility recognizes the innate dignity of all individuals and
seeks equality—no one is more important than anyone else. Humility embodies qualities
such as being modest, unpretentious, humble, truthful, and respectful of others. Humility
is not self-centered, egotistical, narcissistic, arrogant and self-absorbed. It is a motivator
for bringing out in others loyalty, teamwork, and cohesiveness. The quality of humility is
necessary to work effectively with diverse populations.
Traits in Multicultural Counseling• - Correct answer-The following traits are recommended
for counselors (Pedersen, 1988, as cited in Gibson & Mitchell):
• Recognize direct and indirect communication styles
• Be sensitive to nonverbal cues
• Be aware of cultural and linguistic differences
• Take an interest in the clients culture
• Be sensitive to the myths and stereotypes of the culture
• Be concerned for the welfare of persons from another culture
• Be able to articulate elements of their own culture
• Appreciate the importance of multicultural teaching
• Be aware of the relationships between cultural groups
• Know accurate criteria for objectively judging "goodness" and "badness" in other
cultures
Because there are numerous cultures in our society, it's not possible to review each of
them in this course. We recommend that you explore as many cultures as possible, both
in preparation for the CRC exam, and in your own practice.
multiple minority identities - Correct answer-is a relatively new concept to mental health
service providers, and was coined to increase understanding of the complex interactions
between race, ethnicity and other stigmatized minority groups, such as sexual orientation
and disability. It also considers factors such as religion, socioeconomic status, and age. A
person is considered to have a multiple minority identity if they identify themselves as part
of more than one stigmatized minority group.
Counselors Test Questions and Answers.
Ethical Principles (from the CRCC Code of Ethics) - Correct answer-Autonomy: To
respect the rights of clients to be self-governing within their social and cultural framework.
Beneficence: To do good to others; to promote the well-being of clients.
Fidelity: To be faithful; to keep promises and honor the trust placed in rehabilitation
counselors.
Justice: To be fair in the treatment of all clients; to provide appropriate services to all.
Nonmaleficence: To do no harm to others.
Veracity: To be honest.
These values inform principles. They represent one important way of expressing a
general ethical commitment that becomes more precisely defined and action-oriented
when expressed as a principle. The fundamental spirit of caring and respect with which
the Code is written is based upon six principles of ethical behavior
There are some basic concepts that are essential to understanding and practicing
multicultural counseling: - Correct answer-Many counseling theories were developed on
white, middle-class males, so they lack empirical evidence for effective use with
individuals from diverse backgrounds;
• Multicultural counseling theories look at how cultural and family factors affect an
individual's view of the world;
• It is important to recognize individual differences in clients;
• Stereotyping is an oversimplification, and often offensive, way of viewing an individual or
group;
• Counselors must examine their own beliefs and stereotypes;
• Family therapy is often a preferred multicultural treatment; and
, • Counselors may need to work with traditional healers to provide best services to client
(an example is working with American Indian traditional healers as a component of
rehabilitation activity).
culturally competent is a life-long process, and involves the quality of humility. Humility
recognizes - Correct answer-Humility recognizes the innate dignity of all individuals and
seeks equality—no one is more important than anyone else. Humility embodies qualities
such as being modest, unpretentious, humble, truthful, and respectful of others. Humility
is not self-centered, egotistical, narcissistic, arrogant and self-absorbed. It is a motivator
for bringing out in others loyalty, teamwork, and cohesiveness. The quality of humility is
necessary to work effectively with diverse populations.
Traits in Multicultural Counseling• - Correct answer-The following traits are recommended
for counselors (Pedersen, 1988, as cited in Gibson & Mitchell):
• Recognize direct and indirect communication styles
• Be sensitive to nonverbal cues
• Be aware of cultural and linguistic differences
• Take an interest in the clients culture
• Be sensitive to the myths and stereotypes of the culture
• Be concerned for the welfare of persons from another culture
• Be able to articulate elements of their own culture
• Appreciate the importance of multicultural teaching
• Be aware of the relationships between cultural groups
• Know accurate criteria for objectively judging "goodness" and "badness" in other
cultures
Because there are numerous cultures in our society, it's not possible to review each of
them in this course. We recommend that you explore as many cultures as possible, both
in preparation for the CRC exam, and in your own practice.
multiple minority identities - Correct answer-is a relatively new concept to mental health
service providers, and was coined to increase understanding of the complex interactions
between race, ethnicity and other stigmatized minority groups, such as sexual orientation
and disability. It also considers factors such as religion, socioeconomic status, and age. A
person is considered to have a multiple minority identity if they identify themselves as part
of more than one stigmatized minority group.
