#1
Which principle emphasizes the counselor's obligation to keep client information confidential?
Beneficence
Confidentiality
Nonmaleficence
Justice
#2
What does the principle of beneficence emphasize in counseling?
Respecting client autonomy
Promoting the well-being of the client
Maintaining confidentiality
Avoiding harm to the client
#3
What is the primary purpose of the ACA Code of Ethics in counseling?
To ensure counselors have a license to practice
To provide guidelines for ethical conduct in counseling
To establish a hierarchy among counselors
To mandate specific counseling techniques
#4
What does the principle of nonmaleficence emphasize in counseling?
Benefiting the client
Maintaining confidentiality
Avoiding harm to the client
Respecting client autonomy
#5
What does the principle of autonomy emphasize in counseling?
Respecting client confidentiality
Avoiding harm to the client
Promoting client self-determination
Maintaining cultural competence
#6
What is the primary goal of the ethical principle of veracity in counseling?
To maintain client confidentiality
To ensure counselor competence
To promote honesty and truthfulness
To avoid causing harm to the client
#7
Which ethical principle in counseling emphasizes the counselor's responsibility to prevent harm to the client?
Nonmaleficence
Fidelity
Autonomy
Justice
#8
In counseling, what does the term 'dual relationship' refer to?
A relationship where the counselor and client have mutual respect
A situation where the counselor assumes multiple roles with the client
A relationship where two clients are counseled together
A relationship where the counselor and client come from similar backgrounds
#9
Which of the following is NOT an ethical principle in counseling?
Autonomy
Veracity
Fidelity
Reparations
#10
What is the primary purpose of informed consent in counseling?
To ensure the client is aware of potential risks and benefits of counseling
To authorize the counselor to make decisions on behalf of the client
To ensure the counselor is qualified to provide counseling services
To establish financial arrangements for counseling sessions
#11
Which of the following is an example of a boundary violation in counseling?
Sharing personal experiences to build rapport
Respecting client confidentiality
Using evidence-based techniques
Maintaining a professional distance
#12
What is the role of an ethical code in counseling practice?
To provide strict rules for counselors to follow
To ensure clients comply with counseling guidelines
To guide ethical decision-making and conduct
To limit the scope of counseling services
#13
What is the term for a counselor's duty to report harm or potential harm to others?
Mandatory reporting
Ethical supervision
Informed consent
Dual relationships
#14
In the context of counseling, what is cultural competence?
The ability to counsel clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
The preference of one culture over another
The exclusion of cultural factors in counseling
The avoidance of discussing cultural differences
#15
Which ethical principle focuses on the counselor's responsibility to be honest and truthful?
Beneficence
Fidelity
Veracity
Nonmaleficence
#16
Which ethical principle in counseling addresses the counselor's obligation to uphold fairness and equality?
Autonomy
Justice
Fidelity
Nonmaleficence
#17
What does the principle of fidelity emphasize in counseling?
Honesty and truthfulness
Respecting client autonomy
Maintaining trustworthiness and loyalty
Promoting client well-being
#18
In counseling, what is the purpose of establishing clear boundaries?
To create a hierarchical relationship
To maintain professional integrity and safety
To limit client autonomy
To establish dominance over the client