Question 1

Which general guideline from the National Career Development Association (NCDA) (2003) underscore the competency issue?​

Accepted Answer

Both general guidelines A and C underscore the competency issue by emphasizing the importance of members recognizing their professional limitations and only seeking positions and providing services that they are qualified and trained to deliver. This ensures that clients receive high-quality services from competent professionals. Guideline B is not related to the competency issue but focuses on specific treatment methods for clients with thinking disorders.

Question 2

The moral obligation of counselors implies:

Accepted Answer

The moral obligation of counselors refers to their commitment to doing what is right and appropriate for their clients. This includes having the intent and desire to act in the best interest of the client and to follow ethical guidelines and principles. While patience, training, and skills are also important for counselors, they are not specifically related to the concept of their moral obligation.

Question 3

Informed consent in career counseling ethical standards refers to:

Accepted Answer

Informed consent in career counseling ethical standards refers to informing clients about the purpose, goals, and procedures in the counseling relationship, ensuring they understand what to expect and can make an informed decision about their participation. It is important to clarify the parameters of the counseling relationship so that clients understand the nature of the service being provided and can provide their consent to participate.

Question 4

What factor pertaining to violations of informed consent is causing concern among professionals?​

Accepted Answer

Counselors may not be able to verify the age and mental capacity of individuals who access their home page and submit email questions, which can potentially lead to violations of informed consent. This issue has been causing concern among professionals, as they strive to ensure that clients have the capacity to fully understand and consent to the counseling process.

Question 5

Which of the following in the list of information recommended by Welfel should be communicated when applicable?​

Accepted Answer

All of the above information recommended by Welfel should be communicated when applicable in order to ensure informed consent and promote trust and rapport between the counselor and the client. This includes goals, techniques, procedures, limitations, risks and benefits of counseling, confidentiality rights and limitations, and ways in which diagnoses, tests and written reports will be used.

Question 6

The NCDA Ethical Standards (2003) begins by stating:​

Accepted Answer

The NCDA Ethical Standards (2003) emphasizes the importance of informing the client of the purpose and explicit use of test results, which highlights the ethical responsibility of counselors to accurately explain the rationale and implications of the assessment results to their clients.

Question 7

Counselors are to use only test administration and interpretation services for which​:

Accepted Answer

Counselors should only use test administration and interpretation services for which there is sufficient evidence of their validity and reliability, as well as evidence of appropriate application and interpretation. This ensures that the tests used are appropriate and accurate for the intended purpose, and that the results are interpreted properly. The other options are not relevant to this guideline.

Question 8

Unacceptable counselor behavior on the Internet was identified by NCDA (1997) as follows:​

Accepted Answer

All of the above behaviors are unacceptable for counselors to engage in while interacting with clients or other professionals on the internet as they violate ethical principles of honesty, respect, informed consent, and confidentiality. The use of false email identity can breach clients' trust and privacy, and sharking or unsolicited offering of counseling services online can lead to ethical, legal, and clinical issues. Accepting anonymous clients or ones who do not want to have voice communication may pose challenges to clinical assessment, emergency management, and treatment process. As such, counselors must follow ethical guidelines and best practices for online counseling, including informed consent, confidentiality, boundaries, and security measures.

Question 9

Choose the statement that is not given as one of the NCDA (1997) guidelines for the use of the Internet for provision of career information and planning services.

Accepted Answer

The NCDA (1997) guidelines do not mention that the website needs to look attractive. Rather, the focus is on the appropriateness of the content and the qualifications of the website's developers.

Question 10

Ethical standards include a list of standards that:

Accepted Answer

Ethical standards provide guidelines for ethical behavior, but do not cover all violations of conduct or answer all questions about ethics. While they outline many behavior patterns that are unethical, they may not address all possible ethical dilemmas or situations.

Question 11

If a counselor administers a specific individual intelligence test to an employee when he or she has not given an individual intelligence test for several years and did not take a graduate course in individual testing, that counselor has performed which of the following violations?

Accepted Answer

The counselor has violated the ethical principle of competence as they have administered an individual intelligence test without recent training or experience in this specific area. It is important for counselors to maintain competence in their practice by continuing education and training.

Question 12

What significant advice is given with regard to psychological testing by career counselors?​

Accepted Answer

Career counselors are advised to exercise extreme caution with psychological testing on the Web at the present time and must not suggest that the client use a personality test administered on the Internet, especially one in which the client interprets his or her own results. This is because online tests may not be valid, reliable, or accurate, and can lead to incorrect conclusions and inappropriate career decisions. Therefore, counselors should rely on standardized and professionally administered tests that are tailored to the client's needs and goals, and should interpret the results in the context of a holistic career assessment that includes other sources of information such as interviews, observations, and past experiences.

Question 13

What information should be shared with clients concerning the parameters of informed consent?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What information should be shared with clients...

Question 14

The client has a psychological disorder that the counselor is not familiar with.What should be the ethical position?

Accepted Answer

Referring the client to a counselor who has training to deal with their specific disorder is the most ethical and responsible action for the current counselor. This ensures that the client receives the best possible treatment by a professional with the appropriate knowledge and skills.

Question 15

In Section C: Measurement and Evaluation of the NCDA Ethical Standards (2003), how many statements are there concerning topics such as selection, use, limitation and interpretation of assessment instruments?​

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Section C: Measurement and Evaluation of...

Question 16

Ethical competence is assured:

Accepted Answer

Ethical competence is not based solely on experience or employment status. It is determined by demonstrating evidence of one's qualifications, which may include education, training, and certification in ethics and counseling.

Question 17

Which term most appropriately describes the process when clients are involved in using the Internet to identify occupations based on interests, skills and experiences or support for job seeking​?

Accepted Answer

Career planning involves using resources, such as the Internet, to identify occupations that align with one's interests, skills, and experiences, and to support job-seeking efforts.

Question 18

A counselor was offered a job at a community counseling center that primarily serves a minority population, but this counselor has no experience counseling minorities.Can he ethically accept the position?

Accepted Answer

The counselor can ethically accept the position if he is willing to undergo supervision for a period of time and develop appropriate skills to ensure that he is able to effectively and sensitively work with the minority population. It is important for the counselor to acknowledge his lack of experience and take steps to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge, such as attending appropriate training programs or workshops. Simply relying on previous experience with other groups could be inadequate and potentially harmful. Accepting the job without the willingness to learn and develop the necessary skills would not be ethical.

Question 19

Which association is cited as developing ethical issues, principles and standards (1997) pertinent to the career counselor?

Accepted Answer

The National Career Development Association (NCDA) is cited as developing ethical issues, principles, and standards (1997) pertinent to the career counselor. The NCDA is a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and is dedicated to promoting career development throughout the lifespan.

Question 20

The overall guiding principle of ethical standards is:

Accepted Answer

The welfare of the client is the primary and overall guiding principle of ethical standards for counseling. All other ethical considerations and principles ultimately serve this goal. Counselors are responsible for prioritizing the best interests of their clients and maintaining professional boundaries to avoid any harm.

Quiz 8: On Being an Ethical Career Counselor

Which general guideline from the National Career Development Association (NCDA) (2003) underscore the competency issue?

The moral obligation of counselors implies:

Informed consent in career counseling ethical standards refers to:

What factor pertaining to violations of informed consent is causing concern among professionals?

Which of the following in the list of information recommended by Welfel should be communicated when applicable?

The NCDA Ethical Standards (2003) begins by stating:

Counselors are to use only test administration and interpretation services for which:

Unacceptable counselor behavior on the Internet was identified by NCDA (1997) as follows:

Choose the statement that is not given as one of the NCDA (1997) guidelines for the use of the Internet for provision of career information and planning services.

Ethical standards include a list of standards that:

If a counselor administers a specific individual intelligence test to an employee when he or she has not given an individual intelligence test for several years and did not take a graduate course in individual testing, that counselor has performed which of the following violations?

What significant advice is given with regard to psychological testing by career counselors?

What information should be shared with clients concerning the parameters of informed consent?

The client has a psychological disorder that the counselor is not familiar with.What should be the ethical position?

In Section C: Measurement and Evaluation of the NCDA Ethical Standards (2003) , how many statements are there concerning topics such as selection, use, limitation and interpretation of assessment instruments?

Ethical competence is assured:

Which term most appropriately describes the process when clients are involved in using the Internet to identify occupations based on interests, skills and experiences or support for job seeking?

A counselor was offered a job at a community counseling center that primarily serves a minority population, but this counselor has no experience counseling minorities.Can he ethically accept the position?

Which association is cited as developing ethical issues, principles and standards (1997) pertinent to the career counselor?

The overall guiding principle of ethical standards is:

Quiz 8: On Being an Ethical Career Counselor

Which general guideline from the National Career Development Association (NCDA) (2003) underscore the competency issue?​

The moral obligation of counselors implies:

Informed consent in career counseling ethical standards refers to:

What factor pertaining to violations of informed consent is causing concern among professionals?​

Which of the following in the list of information recommended by Welfel should be communicated when applicable?​

The NCDA Ethical Standards (2003) begins by stating:​

Counselors are to use only test administration and interpretation services for which​:

Unacceptable counselor behavior on the Internet was identified by NCDA (1997) as follows:​

Choose the statement that is not given as one of the NCDA (1997) guidelines for the use of the Internet for provision of career information and planning services.

Ethical standards include a list of standards that:

If a counselor administers a specific individual intelligence test to an employee when he or she has not given an individual intelligence test for several years and did not take a graduate course in individual testing, that counselor has performed which of the following violations?

What significant advice is given with regard to psychological testing by career counselors?​

What information should be shared with clients concerning the parameters of informed consent?

The client has a psychological disorder that the counselor is not familiar with.What should be the ethical position?

In Section C: Measurement and Evaluation of the NCDA Ethical Standards (2003) , how many statements are there concerning topics such as selection, use, limitation and interpretation of assessment instruments?​

Ethical competence is assured:

Which term most appropriately describes the process when clients are involved in using the Internet to identify occupations based on interests, skills and experiences or support for job seeking​?

A counselor was offered a job at a community counseling center that primarily serves a minority population, but this counselor has no experience counseling minorities.Can he ethically accept the position?

Which association is cited as developing ethical issues, principles and standards (1997) pertinent to the career counselor?

The overall guiding principle of ethical standards is:

Which general guideline from the National Career Development Association (NCDA) (2003) underscore the competency issue?

What factor pertaining to violations of informed consent is causing concern among professionals?

Which of the following in the list of information recommended by Welfel should be communicated when applicable?

The NCDA Ethical Standards (2003) begins by stating:

Counselors are to use only test administration and interpretation services for which:

Unacceptable counselor behavior on the Internet was identified by NCDA (1997) as follows:

What significant advice is given with regard to psychological testing by career counselors?

In Section C: Measurement and Evaluation of the NCDA Ethical Standards (2003) , how many statements are there concerning topics such as selection, use, limitation and interpretation of assessment instruments?

Which term most appropriately describes the process when clients are involved in using the Internet to identify occupations based on interests, skills and experiences or support for job seeking?