Question 1

When a client asks a clinician a personal question, the clinician should:

Accepted Answer

When a client asks a personal question, the clinician should consider the effects of both answering and not answering before responding. It may be appropriate to answer the question if it is relevant to the therapeutic process, but the clinician should also consider boundaries and the potential impact on the therapeutic relationship.

Question 2

At the beginning of their session, Teradora has asked her clinician if they can meet for a double session today instead of the usual single session. Before answering her, the clinician should consider all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The clinician should consider Teradora's request and the reasons behind it, as well as any potential impact on the therapeutic process and Teradora's progress. The clinician should also consider the availability of other resources and supports that may be necessary for Teradora's well-being. However, the clinician's decision should not be based solely on the potential financial benefit of a double session.

Question 3

Caleb tells his counselor Martine that he finds her very attractive. Martine should:

Accepted Answer

Discussing the situation with a supervisor is the most appropriate initial step for Martine. It allows her to seek guidance on how to maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards while addressing the client's feelings in a manner that is therapeutic and respectful.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

All the statements are true regarding self-disclosure. It can be important in building rapport in certain cultural contexts (A), evaluating its effects and checking in with the client is crucial for therapeutic effectiveness (B), it can facilitate empathy when clients reciprocate (C), and it can balance power dynamics in the therapeutic relationship (D).

Question 5

Penelope and her husband and children were attending a play in town. Penelope saw one of her clients, Sorrelina, in the lobby of the theater. She wasn't sure if Sorrelina saw her. Penelope should:

Accepted Answer

It is important to acknowledge the encounter with Sorrelina and discuss how to handle similar situations in the future. Option D allows Penelope to bring it up in a professional and respectful manner during their next meeting. This can help establish boundaries and ensure the comfort of both parties when encountering each other outside of the office.

Question 6

Clinicians may use self-disclosure for all of the following purposes EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Clinicians should not use self-disclosure simply because they have had a similar experience and want to tell the client. Self-disclosure should only be used if it serves a specific therapeutic purpose, such as addressing the therapeutic relationship, modeling new behaviors, or helping the client get information about something.

Question 7

If an agency says you may not talk about certain topics (such as abortion) with particular clients, you should:

Accepted Answer

It is important to respect the policies of your agency, but also ensure that the client receives the help they need. By explaining why you cannot help in those areas and providing a referral to an appropriate professional, you are still supporting the client's wellbeing while adhering to the agency's policies.

Question 8

Name and discuss three factors that will affect a clinician's response to a client's request for more time with the clinician.

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Question 9

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Clinicians may accept small gifts from clients, as long as they do not compromise the therapeutic relationship or create a conflict of interest. It is important for clinicians to check with their professional code of ethics and their organization's policies regarding gift acceptance. Gift giving and receiving should be based on cultural practices, and clinicians should not feel obligated to reciprocate gifts as it may create a power dynamic that compromises the therapeutic relationship.

Question 10

Clinical restraints on the amount of time for a meeting do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

While clinical restraints on meeting time can be beneficial in terms of increasing efficiency and promoting organization, they can be too rigid and may not be appropriate for all clients, particularly those from non-Western cultures where meetings may be less time-bound. Enforcing an arbitrary structure without sufficient flexibility could potentially damage the therapeutic relationship and impede progress.

Question 11

Discuss three purposes of personal self-disclosure by clinicians to clients.

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Question 12

A client asks to meet outside of the office. Which of the following is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

It is not always inappropriate for a clinician to attend a client's wedding or graduation ceremony. Each situation should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, considering the potential impact on the therapeutic relationship and the client's treatment. However, attending such events should be approached with caution and discussed with a supervisor beforehand to ensure that proper boundaries are maintained.

Question 13

Discuss four principles that clinicians should follow when sexual feelings arise in the clinical relationship.

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Question 14

Discuss the use of touch in clinical relationships.

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Question 15

Describe two situations in which it would be okay for clinicians to have "outside contact" with clients.

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Quiz 12: Addressing Self-Disclosure and Other Boundary Issues

When a client asks a clinician a personal question, the clinician should:

At the beginning of their session, Teradora has asked her clinician if they can meet for a double session today instead of the usual single session. Before answering her, the clinician should consider all of the following EXCEPT:

Caleb tells his counselor Martine that he finds her very attractive. Martine should:

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Penelope and her husband and children were attending a play in town. Penelope saw one of her clients, Sorrelina, in the lobby of the theater. She wasn't sure if Sorrelina saw her. Penelope should:

Clinicians may use self-disclosure for all of the following purposes EXCEPT:

If an agency says you may not talk about certain topics (such as abortion) with particular clients, you should:

Name and discuss three factors that will affect a clinician's response to a client's request for more time with the clinician.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Clinical restraints on the amount of time for a meeting do all of the following EXCEPT:

Discuss three purposes of personal self-disclosure by clinicians to clients.

A client asks to meet outside of the office. Which of the following is FALSE?

Discuss four principles that clinicians should follow when sexual feelings arise in the clinical relationship.

Discuss the use of touch in clinical relationships.

Describe two situations in which it would be okay for clinicians to have "outside contact" with clients.