Question 1

Codes of ethics have three main principles:&#10;A) do no harm, responsible reporting, and professional expertise&#10;B) a duty to protect, do no harm, professional standards&#10;C) minimum competency, do no harm, responsibility to the profession&#10;D) none of these

Accepted Answer

The main principles of codes of ethics typically include integrity, objectivity, and professional competence, which are not fully captured by any of the given options.

Question 2

Harmful treatment includes the client's:&#10;A) premature termination&#10;B) failure to improve&#10;C) deterioration during treatment&#10;D) all of these

Accepted Answer

All of these options can be considered harmful treatment. Premature termination can leave the client feeling abandoned and unsupported. Failure to improve can lead to the client feeling like they are not making progress and that the treatment is not effective. Deterioration during treatment can indicate that the intervention is not addressing the client's needs or may even be exacerbating their symptoms. It is important for therapists to continuously monitor their clients' progress and address any issues that may arise during treatment.

Question 3

HIPAA refers to:&#10;A) the Buckley amendment&#10;B) a duty to warn&#10;C) potentially harmful treatments&#10;D) protected health information

Accepted Answer

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a federal law that protects the privacy and confidentiality of patients' medical records and other protected health information (PHI) by regulating how this information can be used and disclosed by healthcare providers, insurers, and other covered entities.

Question 4

Codes of Ethics are usually developed by:&#10;A) the licensing board's regulations&#10;B) professional organizations&#10;C) FERPA&#10;D) practice and training guidelines developers

Accepted Answer

Codes of Ethics are usually developed by professional organizations to provide guidance and ethical standards for their members. Licensing board regulations and practice and training guidelines developers may also contribute to the development of ethical standards, but professional organizations are usually the primary source. FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records and is not specifically related to the development of codes of ethics.

Question 5

Screening is valuable:&#10;A) to determine members' suitability for the group&#10;B) for team building and other training groups&#10;C) as a responsibility to the general public&#10;D) to maintain the leader's license

Accepted Answer

Screening is valuable to determine the suitability of members for the group to ensure compatibility and reduce potential conflicts. It is also a responsibility to the general public to ensure that individuals with a history of criminal behavior or other potential risks are not allowed to join. Screening is not specifically required to maintain a leader's license, although some organizations may have their own requirements for leader certification. While screening can be useful for team building and training groups, this is not its primary purpose.

Question 6

Group leaders who have to get preauthorization for members to participate in the group may have limits on:&#10;A) legal reporting guidelines&#10;B) professional standards&#10;C) maintaining confidentiality&#10;D) techniques to be used

Accepted Answer

Group leaders who require preauthorization for members to participate may face limitations on maintaining confidentiality due to the need to share certain information with third parties (e.g., insurance companies) to obtain the necessary approvals.

Question 7

Ethical decision making models are:&#10;A) systematic processes to prevent ethical problems from emerging in the group&#10;B) systematic steps that must be followed at all times&#10;C) systematic processes to guide thinking about a dilemma&#10;D) systematic guidelines to prevent unethical behavior

Accepted Answer

Ethical decision making models are systematic processes that can guide individuals and organizations in thinking about ethical dilemmas. These models provide a structured approach for analyzing and resolving ethical issues by taking into account various factors such as the stakeholders involved, ethical principles, and possible consequences. While these models may vary in their specific steps or guidelines, they are generally designed to promote critical thinking and reflection on ethical issues rather than just providing a set of rules to follow.

Question 8

Nystal's ethical decision making model includes addressing:&#10;A) legal and ethical issues&#10;B) cultural context and personal biases&#10;C) confidentiality needs&#10;D) reporting and documentation concerns

Accepted Answer

Nystal's ethical decision making model includes addressing cultural context and personal biases, as these can greatly influence how a person perceives and responds to ethical dilemmas. While legal and ethical issues, confidentiality needs, and reporting and documentation concerns are important factors to consider, they are not specifically mentioned in Nystal's model.

Question 9

The in situ ethical decision making model assumes that:&#10;A) the problem is urgent but not important to the group's progress&#10;B) the problem is important but not urgent for the member or the group&#10;C) the problem has legal consequences&#10;D) none of these

Accepted Answer

The in situ ethical decision-making model does not specifically assume any of the conditions listed in options A, B, or C. It focuses on making ethical decisions within the context of a particular situation, considering the unique circumstances and factors at play, rather than predefined criteria such as urgency, importance, or legal consequences.

Question 10

State licensing laws and board regulations specify minimum competencies.

Accepted Answer

State licensing laws and board regulations set forth the minimum competencies required for individuals to obtain and maintain a license in a particular profession or occupation. These competencies may include education, training, skill level, and ethical standards.

Question 11

Potentially harmful treatments are caused by what is done by the group leader.

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Question 12

An example of a PHT is when a group member develops a problem different from the one being treated.

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Question 13

Tarasoff addresses the issue of protected health information.

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Question 14

Electronically stored information about group members would be considered safe and not subject to HIPAA.

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Question 15

Certification and licensure generally require the same level of training and education.

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Question 16

Consultation can be an ethical issue if the group leader is receiving supervision.

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Question 17

All ethical decision making models have the component &#34;monitor countertransference.&#34;

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Question 18

Ethical decision making models are intended to guide thinking and acting ethically when a problem is encountered.

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Deck 9: Ethics and Professional Standards