Question 1

Consent from the student includes an agreement on the purposes and goals of counseling and well as the techniques and procedures.

Accepted Answer

Consent in counseling typically involves informing the student about the purposes, goals, techniques, and procedures of the counseling process to ensure they understand and agree to them.

Question 2

In emergency situations or when a student self-refers, the school psychologist may not assist a student client prior to obtaining informed consent from parents or caregivers.

Accepted Answer

In emergency situations, school psychologists may provide immediate assistance to a student without prior parental consent to ensure the student's safety and well-being.

Question 3

If a student client has been referred for your services by another individual (e.g., parent or teacher), it is important to obtain student assent.

Accepted Answer

Obtaining student assent is important to ensure that the student understands and agrees to participate in the services, respecting their autonomy and rights.

Question 4

As a professional within the schools, you will need to know school policies but will not need to know the federal and state laws related to working with minors and families in school settings.

Accepted Answer

Professionals in schools must be aware of both school policies and federal and state laws to ensure compliance and protect the rights and safety of minors and families.

Question 5

Discuss dual relationships and how you will handle them as a school counselor

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Question 6

Write an example SOAP note.

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Question 7

There is no need for school psychologists to obtain informed consent and parental permission prior to working with a student in the school.

Accepted Answer

School psychologists must obtain informed consent and parental permission to ensure ethical practice and respect for students' rights and parents' authority.

Question 8

Describe the A-B-C-D-E ethical decision making model.Identify what each letter represents and include examples.

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Question 9

According to the ASCA Ethical Standards, there does not appear to be a definite answer to the question of whether a school counselor is required to get permission from a student's parents or caregivers to engage in a counseling relationship.

Accepted Answer

The ASCA Ethical Standards emphasize the importance of confidentiality and the counselor's professional judgment, but they do not explicitly require parental permission for counseling, leaving it to the counselor's discretion based on the situation and local laws.

Question 10

A student who makes a threat may be placed on a safety plan.

Accepted Answer

A safety plan is a proactive measure used by schools to ensure the safety of all students and staff when a student makes a threat.

Question 11

When formal informed consent is sought, parents are not asked to sign documentation indicating that they have received this information.

Accepted Answer

Informed consent typically involves parents signing documentation to confirm they have received and understood the information provided.

Question 12

This means that a person giving consent has the legal authority to make a consent decision, a clear understanding of what it is he or she is consenting to, and that his or her consent is freely given and may be withdrawn without prejudice:

Accepted Answer

Informed consent involves having the legal authority, understanding the information, and voluntarily agreeing to it, with the option to withdraw consent.

Question 13

Discuss the "duty to warn".As a school counselor, what types of situations may arise where you will have to perform this duty?

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Question 14

Once the parents have acknowledged that they have heard and understand their rights and those of their child within this counseling relationship, this creates a sort of contract that permits treatment.

Accepted Answer

Informed consent is a legal and ethical requirement in counseling, where parents acknowledge understanding their rights and those of their child, forming a contract that allows treatment to proceed.

Question 15

Within school settings, issues related to informed consent, confidentiality, privileged information, and parental rights complicate service delivery, but also provide us with important guidelines that protect children and families.

Accepted Answer

These issues ensure ethical standards are maintained, safeguarding the rights and well-being of children and families while guiding professionals in their service delivery.

Quiz 12: Legal and Ethical Issues in School Settings