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,Chapter 01: Introduction to Professional Ethics
1. Which of the following is concerned with perspectives of right and proper conduct and involves an evaluation of
actions on the basis of some broader cultural context or religious standard?
a. Ethical conduct
b. Community standards
c. Morality
d. Professionalism
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.04 - Explain the difference between law and ethics.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Professional Code of Ethics
2. Robert runs into the office, unprepared and frustrated because he is late for his weekly appointment with a client. He is
consistently late for his appointments. His behavior is:
a. immoral.
b. illegal.
c. unethical.
d. unprofessional.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.05 - Differentiate between aspirational ethics and mandatory ethics.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
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, decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Ethical Decision Making
3. James and Mary attended counseling for marital problems. The counselor decided to meet each partner in an individual
session before meeting them as a couple. James confided that he was HIV positive and was not going to tell his spouse
because she would know that he had been unfaithful. The counselor decided to break confidentially after their attempts to
encourage James to inform his wife of his condition were unsuccessful. The counselor's action:
a. was legal and ethical.
b. may be considered ethical, but the practitioner could be in violation of a legal standard.
c. was unethical but legal.
d. was ethical and meets the American Counseling Association standard regarding contagious diseases, which
states that practitioners must report when a client is HIV positive.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.05 - Differentiate between aspirational ethics and mandatory ethics.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Ethical Decision Making
4. Elizabeth, a beginning practitioner, counsels in a manner in which she merely acts in compliance with the law and
follows minimal ethical standards. She is at the first level of ethical functioning, which is:
a. personal ethics.
b. aspiration ethics.
c. mandatory ethics.
d. basic ethics.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
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,DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.05 - Differentiate between aspirational ethics and mandatory ethics.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Ethical Decision Making
5. The basic purpose of professional codes of ethics is to:
a. provide a mechanism for professional accountability.
b. protect professionals from lawsuits.
c. set standards that must be followed no matter the situation.
d. enhance the image of the helping professions.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.01 - Identify common themes of ethics codes.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Professional Codes of Ethics
6. A formal complaint was filed against Harry for sexually harassing a female client. As a repeat offender, he was
previously warned that a major sanction would be imposed if he continued his unethical actions. The ethics committee of
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,the professional association to which he belongs most likely recommended that Harry:
a. be suspended with pay for one week.
b. resign from this job.
c. work without supervision on his word that he will not harass any client again.
d. be expelled from the organization.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.04 - Explain the difference between law and ethics.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Professional Codes of Ethics
7. The guiding moral principle that promotes self-determination or self-governing for decision making is called
__________.
a. nonmaleficence
b. autonomy
c. beneficence
d. justice
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.06 - Apply the six moral principles to ethical dilemmas.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
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, appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Ethical Decision Making
8. The guiding moral principle that refers to doing good for others and promoting well-being is called __________.
a. nonmaleficence
b. autonomy
c. beneficence
d. justice
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.06 - Apply the six moral principles to ethical dilemmas.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Ethical Decision Making
9. Richard is counseling a male client and encouraging him to go to college even though he is expected to take care of his
aging parents. Which basic moral principle is Richard violating in making ethical decisions?
a. Nonmaleficence
b. Autonomy
c. Beneficence
d. Fidelity
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
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,LEARNING OBJE 01.06 - Apply the six moral principles to ethical dilemmas.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Ethical Decision Making
10. Jan, a tragedy survivor, is covered for six sessions by her insurance. Her counselor is in private practice and knows
that Jan needs more sessions. She decides to offer Jan her services pro bono. In making the ethical decision to ensure that
her client has equal access to services, the counselor is using the basic moral principal of __________.
a. fidelity
b. justice
c. nonmaleficence
d. autonomy
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.06 - Apply the six moral principles to ethical dilemmas.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Ethical Decision Making
11. Expulsion or suspension of members from professional associations:
a. has no effect on the member.
b. cannot be appealed.
c. is never reported in the journals of the professional associations.
d. is a major sanction.
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,ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.04 - Explain the difference between law and ethics.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Professional Codes of Ethics
12. In an attempt to convince her young client to practice safe sex, Valerie fabricated her own statistics and facts about the
hazards of unprotected sex. In this instance, Valerie violated the principle of:
a. fidelity.
b. veracity.
c. beneficence.
d. justice.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.06 - Apply the six moral principles to ethical dilemmas.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
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, OTHER: Ethical Decision Making
13. Which of the following models of ethical decision-making focuses primarily on the social aspects of decision making
and redefines the process as being interactive rather than intrapsychic?
a. Social constructionist
b. Transcultural integrative
c. Feminist
d. Sociocultural
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.07 - Recognize the steps in working through an ethical dilemma.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Steps in making ethical decisions
14. Ethics codes tend to be:
a. reactive rather than proactive.
b. no longer relevant.
c. clear and direct.
d. proactive rather than reactive.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.02 - Understand the limitations of codes of ethics.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
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Professions, 11th Edition Dr. Gerald Corey
Notes
1- The file is chapter after chapter.
2- We have shown you 10 or five pages.
3- The file contains all Appendix and Excel
sheet if it exists.
4- We have all what you need, we make
update at every time. There are many
new editions waiting you.
5- If you think you purchased the wrong file
You can contact us at every time, we can
replace it with true one.
Our email:
,Chapter 01: Introduction to Professional Ethics
1. Which of the following is concerned with perspectives of right and proper conduct and involves an evaluation of
actions on the basis of some broader cultural context or religious standard?
a. Ethical conduct
b. Community standards
c. Morality
d. Professionalism
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.04 - Explain the difference between law and ethics.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Professional Code of Ethics
2. Robert runs into the office, unprepared and frustrated because he is late for his weekly appointment with a client. He is
consistently late for his appointments. His behavior is:
a. immoral.
b. illegal.
c. unethical.
d. unprofessional.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.05 - Differentiate between aspirational ethics and mandatory ethics.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
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, decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Ethical Decision Making
3. James and Mary attended counseling for marital problems. The counselor decided to meet each partner in an individual
session before meeting them as a couple. James confided that he was HIV positive and was not going to tell his spouse
because she would know that he had been unfaithful. The counselor decided to break confidentially after their attempts to
encourage James to inform his wife of his condition were unsuccessful. The counselor's action:
a. was legal and ethical.
b. may be considered ethical, but the practitioner could be in violation of a legal standard.
c. was unethical but legal.
d. was ethical and meets the American Counseling Association standard regarding contagious diseases, which
states that practitioners must report when a client is HIV positive.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.05 - Differentiate between aspirational ethics and mandatory ethics.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Ethical Decision Making
4. Elizabeth, a beginning practitioner, counsels in a manner in which she merely acts in compliance with the law and
follows minimal ethical standards. She is at the first level of ethical functioning, which is:
a. personal ethics.
b. aspiration ethics.
c. mandatory ethics.
d. basic ethics.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
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,DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.05 - Differentiate between aspirational ethics and mandatory ethics.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Ethical Decision Making
5. The basic purpose of professional codes of ethics is to:
a. provide a mechanism for professional accountability.
b. protect professionals from lawsuits.
c. set standards that must be followed no matter the situation.
d. enhance the image of the helping professions.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.01 - Identify common themes of ethics codes.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Professional Codes of Ethics
6. A formal complaint was filed against Harry for sexually harassing a female client. As a repeat offender, he was
previously warned that a major sanction would be imposed if he continued his unethical actions. The ethics committee of
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,the professional association to which he belongs most likely recommended that Harry:
a. be suspended with pay for one week.
b. resign from this job.
c. work without supervision on his word that he will not harass any client again.
d. be expelled from the organization.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.04 - Explain the difference between law and ethics.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Professional Codes of Ethics
7. The guiding moral principle that promotes self-determination or self-governing for decision making is called
__________.
a. nonmaleficence
b. autonomy
c. beneficence
d. justice
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.06 - Apply the six moral principles to ethical dilemmas.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
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, appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Ethical Decision Making
8. The guiding moral principle that refers to doing good for others and promoting well-being is called __________.
a. nonmaleficence
b. autonomy
c. beneficence
d. justice
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.06 - Apply the six moral principles to ethical dilemmas.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Ethical Decision Making
9. Richard is counseling a male client and encouraging him to go to college even though he is expected to take care of his
aging parents. Which basic moral principle is Richard violating in making ethical decisions?
a. Nonmaleficence
b. Autonomy
c. Beneficence
d. Fidelity
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
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,LEARNING OBJE 01.06 - Apply the six moral principles to ethical dilemmas.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Ethical Decision Making
10. Jan, a tragedy survivor, is covered for six sessions by her insurance. Her counselor is in private practice and knows
that Jan needs more sessions. She decides to offer Jan her services pro bono. In making the ethical decision to ensure that
her client has equal access to services, the counselor is using the basic moral principal of __________.
a. fidelity
b. justice
c. nonmaleficence
d. autonomy
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.06 - Apply the six moral principles to ethical dilemmas.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Ethical Decision Making
11. Expulsion or suspension of members from professional associations:
a. has no effect on the member.
b. cannot be appealed.
c. is never reported in the journals of the professional associations.
d. is a major sanction.
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,ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.04 - Explain the difference between law and ethics.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Professional Codes of Ethics
12. In an attempt to convince her young client to practice safe sex, Valerie fabricated her own statistics and facts about the
hazards of unprotected sex. In this instance, Valerie violated the principle of:
a. fidelity.
b. veracity.
c. beneficence.
d. justice.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.06 - Apply the six moral principles to ethical dilemmas.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
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, OTHER: Ethical Decision Making
13. Which of the following models of ethical decision-making focuses primarily on the social aspects of decision making
and redefines the process as being interactive rather than intrapsychic?
a. Social constructionist
b. Transcultural integrative
c. Feminist
d. Sociocultural
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.07 - Recognize the steps in working through an ethical dilemma.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations,
models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context.
United States - NOHS Standard 12 - Human service professionals are aware of local, state, and federal
laws. They advocate for change in regulations and statutes when such legislation conflicts with ethical
guidelines and/or client rights. Where laws are harmful to individuals, groups, or communities, human
service professionals consider the conflict between the values of obeying the law and the values of
serving people and may decide to initiate social action.
OTHER: Steps in making ethical decisions
14. Ethics codes tend to be:
a. reactive rather than proactive.
b. no longer relevant.
c. clear and direct.
d. proactive rather than reactive.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE Multiple Choice
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE 01.02 - Understand the limitations of codes of ethics.
CTIVES:
NATIONAL STAN United States - CACREP 1i - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice - Ethical
DARDS: standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical
and legal considerations in professional counseling.
United States - EPAS Competency 1a - Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior - Make ethical
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