Deck 2: Ethical and Legal Foundations of Group Work in the Schools

Question 1

__________ are based on generally accepted societal norms, beliefs, customs and values.

A) Laws
B) Ethical standards
C) Both of the above.
D) None of the above.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The difference between laws and ethical standards is that laws

A) are more prescriptive.
B) dictate minimum standards of behavior.
C) carry penalties for failure to comply.
D) All of the above.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

__________ are those which leaders try to attain at the highest standards and think about as their actions impact members.

A) Mandatory ethics
B) Aspirational ethics
C) Nonmalificent ethics
D) Beneficent ethics

Answer 3

B

Question 4

__________ is NOT a moral principle named by Forester-Miller and Davis (2002).

A) Autonomy
B) Confidentiality
C) Justice
D) Fidelity

Question 5

Which of the following is a purpose of the ACA Code of Ethics?

A) Clarify the nature of ethical responsibilities
B) Support the mission of the association
C) Assist members in constructing a professional course of action
D) All of the above.

Question 6

The ACA Code of Ethics applies to counseling

A) children.
B) adults.
C) married couples.
D) all populations and settings.

Question 7

__________ is the cornerstone of all counseling.

A) Trust
B) Confidentiality
C) Counselor competence
D) Informed consent

Question 8

When counseling minors, __________ confidentiality rights belong to the child, but __________ confidentiality rights belong to the parent.

A) legal; ethical
B) legal; legal
C) ethical; ethical
D) ethical; legal

Question 9

If a parent demands to know what is going on in group, the leader may

A) only divulge information about the parent's child as appropriate and may not share information about other students in the group.
B) not tell the parent any information.
C) ask the group members for permission.
D) ask the members if they would like the parent to break the trust of the group.

Question 10

It is necessary that leaders

A) do not include siblings in groups.
B) monitor their competence as different groups and clients require different skills.
C) ignore their values and character influences.
D) All of the above.

Question 11

Group leaders who try to hide their values or are unaware of their values may

A) be more effective.
B) do more harm than good.
C) prevent influencing group members' values.
D) None of the above.

Question 12

Group leaders must be aware of

A) time constraints.
B) hidden agendas.
C) how backgrounds of members influence their behavior and acceptance into the group.
D) gossiping outside of the group.

Question 13

__________ exist to ensure appropriate behavior for professionals within a particular context to ensure that the best interests of the clients are met.

A) Laws
B) Ethical standards
C) Both of the above.
D) None of the above.

Question 14

If a conflict between ethical standards and laws exist, leaders must

A) make the clients aware of the conflict.
B) follow the law.
C) choose which is best for the client.
D) follow the ethical standards.

Question 15

Which of the following laws governs student records?

A) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
B) Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
C) Group Work Act
D) Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Question 16

Under FERPA __________ can access a student's record.

A) anyone who has custody of the child
B) any staff member within the school
C) those people with a legitimate educational interest
D) only the child

Question 17

Professional counselors conducting groups in schools must be aware of limitations that FERPA may impose on

A) curriculum materials.
B) assessments used to identify or evaluate members.
C) types of information kept in counseling notes.
D) All of the above.

Question 18

Compare and contrast the concepts of laws and ethical standards.

Question 19

Define confidentiality and describe its limits with regard to group work.

Question 20

Choose, define, and describe two major ethical issues in group counseling.

Question 21

Explain the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974.

Question 22

Explain the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) of 1978.

Question 23

Describe how FERPA affects group work in public schools.

Question 24

Describe the implications HIPAA has for group leaders.

Question 25

Name and describe the five moral principles delineated by Forester-Miller and Davis (2002).