#1
Which of the following is a core principle of ethics in counseling?
Beneficence
Maximization
Profitability
Competition
#2
What does the acronym HIPAA stand for in the context of counseling?
Healthcare Information Protection and Privacy Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Healthcare Information Portability and Privacy Act
Health Insurance Protection and Privacy Act
#3
Informed consent in counseling implies that clients are provided with information about:
The counselor's personal life
The counselor's academic qualifications
The counseling process and potential risks
The counselor's personal opinions
#4
Which ethical principle emphasizes treating clients with fairness and equality?
Autonomy
Justice
Beneficence
Fidelity
#5
What is the primary purpose of obtaining informed consent in counseling?
To restrict clients' autonomy
To protect counselors from legal liability
To ensure clients have information to make decisions
To create unnecessary barriers to counseling
#6
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing ethical decision-making in counseling?
Personal values
Cultural norms
Economic status
Client preferences
#7
Which ethical principle involves maintaining confidentiality in counseling?
Justice
Fidelity
Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
#8
What should a counselor do if a client expresses suicidal thoughts?
Keep it confidential and ignore it
Immediately report it to the authorities
Assess the risk and take appropriate action
Refer the client to another counselor
#9
What is the term for the ethical requirement of counselors to avoid harming their clients?
Benevolence
Nonmaleficence
Indifference
Deception
#10
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a dual relationship in counseling?
Boundary crossing
Boundary violation
Mutual consent
Informed consent
#11
Which ethical principle requires counselors to honor their commitments and obligations to clients?
Autonomy
Fidelity
Nonmaleficence
Justice
#12
What is the term for the ethical requirement of counselors to act in the best interests of their clients?
Justice
Beneficence
Fidelity
Autonomy
#13
According to the ACA Code of Ethics, what is the primary responsibility of a counselor?
To prioritize personal beliefs over client needs
To avoid seeking consultation from peers
To promote the welfare of clients
To disregard cultural differences
#14
What is the purpose of having a code of ethics in counseling professions?
To restrict the autonomy of counselors
To provide guidelines for ethical practice
To increase competition among counselors
To promote bias in counseling sessions
#15
What is the term for the process of reflecting on and analyzing ethical dilemmas in counseling?
Ethical quandary
Ethical reasoning
Ethical contemplation
Ethical dilemma
#16
Which ethical principle involves being truthful and honest in counseling relationships?
Beneficence
Fidelity
Veracity
Justice
#17
What is the primary purpose of ethical guidelines in counseling?
To restrict counselors' autonomy
To ensure clients' well-being and rights
To prioritize counselors' interests
To promote unethical behavior