Question 1

A professional disclosure statement is an example of&#10;A) informed consent&#10;B) ensuring confidentiality&#10;C) a document to increase cohesion&#10;D) a covert norm

Accepted Answer

A professional disclosure statement is a document that informs clients of the therapist's qualifications, professional boundaries, and ethical standards. It is an example of informed consent because it provides information to the client about the therapy process and allows them to make an informed decision about whether to continue with the therapist.

Question 2

In practice, group leaders must follow&#10;A) appropriate ethical codes&#10;B) state law&#10;C) federal law&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Group leaders must follow all of the above - appropriate ethical codes, state law, and federal law. It is important to understand and abide by ethical codes to ensure that group members are treated with respect and confidentiality. State and federal laws must be followed to ensure that the group operates legally and within the given jurisdiction.

Question 3

One of the training models discussed in the text is&#10;A) Group actor model&#10;B) Group ethics focus&#10;C) Group simulcraft&#10;D) Group catharsis approach

Accepted Answer

Group actor model is a training model discussed in the text.

Question 4

Ethical codes represent&#10;A) Detailed prescriptions of right and wrong&#10;B) legal statutes associated with a practice&#10;C) the values of a profession&#10;D) Approved techniques

Accepted Answer

Ethical codes primarily represent the values of a profession, as they outline the principles and standards that are expected of professionals within that field. While some ethical codes may contain specific prescriptions or techniques, these are typically derived from the underlying values and principles. Ethical codes are not typically legal statutes in and of themselves, although they may be closely related to legal regulations or requirements.

Question 5

The book encourages what types of learning for group counselors?&#10;A) manualized curricula&#10;B) supervised practice in facilitation&#10;C) participation as a mmeber in a group&#10;D) Both B and C

Accepted Answer

The book encourages supervised practice in facilitation and participation as a member in a group for group counselors. Both options B and C are the best choices as the book emphasizes the importance of experiential learning through hands-on practice and personal experience in group settings. Manualized curricula may be helpful, but they are not emphasized as strongly as the other two options.

Question 6

Which organizations have standards for the practice of group work?&#10;A) ASGW&#10;B) CACREP&#10;C) ARCA&#10;D) Both A and B

Accepted Answer

ASGW (Association for Specialists in Group Work) and CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) both have standards for the practice of group work. ASGW provides guidelines for ethical and effective group work, and CACREP includes group work as a core competency for counseling programs. It is important for professionals to be aware of and adhere to these standards to ensure safe and effective group work practices. ARCA (Australian Rehabilitation and Compensation Association) is not directly related to group work standards.

Question 7

Group members having a prior realtionship&#10;A) is usually ok&#10;B) is always harmful to the group&#10;C) is always benefical to the group&#10;D) should be avoided if possible

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Dating a group member is considered a&#10;A) dual relationship&#10;B) good idea if it is mutual&#10;C) violation of confidentiality&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Dating a group member is considered a dual relationship which can create a conflict of interest and compromise the therapist's professional judgment. It is best to avoid such situations and maintain professional boundaries with clients.

Question 9

In groups, what population is bound by the ethical principle of confidentiality&#10;A) the group members&#10;B) the group leader&#10;C) all people partcipating in the group&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of In groups, what population is bound by...

Question 10

When in doubt, ethical group leaders always&#10;A) err on the side of parsimony&#10;B) consult with other mental health professionals&#10;C) follow one's personal beliefs&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of When in doubt, ethical group leaders always&#10;A)...

Deck 4: Ethics and Leadership Training