#1
What is the primary goal of ethics in counseling?
To maximize profits
To ensure client confidentiality
To promote self-interest
To prioritize counselor's opinions
#2
In ethical counseling, what does the principle of non-maleficence emphasize?
Maximizing counselor's benefits
Doing no harm to the client
Prioritizing counselor's interests
Encouraging harmful interventions
#3
What does the principle of competence in ethical counseling involve?
Being an expert in all fields
Continual professional development
Ignoring advancements in the field
Working beyond one's capabilities
#4
What ethical consideration is emphasized when dealing with minors in counseling?
Client autonomy
Parental autonomy
Informed consent
Cultural competence
#5
What ethical consideration is involved when a counselor is faced with a client expressing suicidal thoughts?
Ignore the situation to maintain confidentiality
Seek consultation and take appropriate action
Dismiss the client's feelings as insignificant
Share the information with others for gossip
#6
Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of being honest and trustworthy in counseling?
Autonomy
Fidelity
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
#7
What is the concept of informed consent in counseling?
Obtaining permission after the counseling session
Ensuring clients are fully informed about the counseling process
Providing consent for the counselor's actions
Obtaining consent only from legal guardians
#8
What is the role of self-disclosure in ethical counseling practices?
It is always encouraged to build trust
It should be avoided completely
It depends on the counselor's mood
It is only necessary in group counseling
#9
Which ethical principle involves respecting a client's right to make their own decisions?
Justice
Fidelity
Autonomy
Veracity
#10
In the context of confidentiality, what exceptions might allow a counselor to break confidentiality?
Counselor's personal interest
Client's request
Imminent danger to the client or others
Counselor's convenience
#11
What is the purpose of the ACA Code of Ethics in counseling?
To restrict the practice of counseling
To provide guidelines for ethical conduct
To prioritize counselor's preferences
To promote unethical behavior
#12
Which ethical issue involves the counselor's responsibility to keep client information confidential?
Dual relationships
Informed consent
Confidentiality
Supervision
#13
What is the significance of cultural competence in ethical counseling practices?
It prioritizes one specific cultural perspective
It ensures counselors are aware of and sensitive to cultural differences
It discourages diversity in counseling
It emphasizes assimilation into a dominant culture
#14
What is the term for a situation where a counselor has a second, non-professional relationship with a client, potentially creating a conflict of interest?
Informed consent
Dual relationships
Supervision
Cultural competence
#15
How does the ethical principle of beneficence relate to counseling?
It emphasizes the importance of maintaining confidentiality
It focuses on promoting the well-being of the client
It encourages counselors to prioritize their own interests
It deals with the issue of informed consent
#16
How does the principle of justice apply to ethical counseling?
It focuses on equal treatment for all clients
It promotes discrimination in counseling
It encourages favoritism
It neglects the concept of fairness
#17
What is the concept of countertransference in ethical counseling practices?
Counselor's emotional response to the client
Client's resistance to counseling
Counselor's lack of empathy
Client's emotional detachment