#1
What is a core principle of counseling ethics?
Confidentiality
Profit maximization
Client manipulation
Public humiliation
#2
What is the primary goal of ethical decision-making in counseling?
To prioritize the counselor's interests
To maximize profit for the counseling practice
To ensure the well-being of clients
To maintain secrecy about counseling sessions
#3
What is the primary purpose of establishing professional boundaries in counseling?
To restrict client access to the counselor
To ensure the counselor's personal comfort
To create a safe and therapeutic environment for clients
To limit the counselor's availability to clients
#4
What is the purpose of the ACA Code of Ethics in counseling?
To provide guidelines for maximizing profit in counseling practices
To ensure the well-being of counselors only
To protect the rights and welfare of clients
To limit the autonomy of counselors
#5
What does the concept of 'countertransference' refer to in counseling?
The client's resistance to change
The counselor's emotional response to the client
The client's unconscious feelings toward the counselor
The counselor's use of therapeutic techniques
#6
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental aspect of counseling ethics?
Respect for client autonomy
Non-maleficence
Dual relationships with clients
Beneficence
#7
What does the term 'duty to warn' mean in counseling?
The counselor's obligation to protect clients' privacy
The obligation to inform authorities about potential harm to others
The duty to provide free services to clients in need
The requirement to share confidential information with family members
#8
Which ethical principle prioritizes doing no harm to clients?
Non-maleficence
Justice
Veracity
Fidelity
#9
Which of the following is an example of a boundary violation in counseling?
Maintaining professional distance with clients
Sharing personal experiences to build rapport
Respecting client confidentiality
Referring clients to appropriate resources
#10
What does the principle of 'cultural competence' entail in counseling?
Ignoring cultural differences between clients
Respecting and understanding diverse cultural backgrounds
Forcing clients to assimilate to the counselor's culture
Avoiding clients from different cultural backgrounds
#11
What is the purpose of regular supervision in counseling practice?
To increase the counselor's workload
To maintain confidentiality of client information
To provide feedback, support, and professional development for counselors
To minimize the counselor's accountability
#12
Which of the following is an example of a dual relationship in counseling?
A counselor providing therapy to a close friend
A counselor referring a client to another professional
A counselor maintaining professional boundaries with all clients
A counselor attending a client's social event
#13
In the context of counseling ethics, what does 'informed consent' refer to?
A client's right to receive information about the counseling process
A counselor's obligation to share all personal information with the client
A client's agreement to undergo counseling without knowing the risks involved
A counselor's responsibility to make decisions for the client
#14
Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of honesty and truthfulness in counseling relationships?
Confidentiality
Non-maleficence
Veracity
Fidelity
#15
What is the role of confidentiality in the counseling profession?
To share client information with friends and family upon request
To protect client privacy and promote trust in the therapeutic relationship
To disclose client information without consent to improve treatment outcomes
To use client information for personal gain
#16
Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of loyalty and commitment to clients?
Non-maleficence
Justice
Veracity
Fidelity
#17
In counseling ethics, what does the term 'boundary crossing' refer to?
Maintaining appropriate professional relationships with clients
Exceeding the established boundaries of the therapeutic relationship
Strictly adhering to professional guidelines
Avoiding any interaction outside of counseling sessions