Question 1

When a client asks a clinician a personal question, the clinician should:
A)Think about the effects of both answering and not answering the question.
B)Tell the client that they don't answer questions and that it is not appropriate for them to ask.
C)Always answer the question so that the client feels respected.
D)Answer the question but not dwell on it or its meaning.

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:
A)How much additional money the clinician can make for this extra work.
B)Why Teradora is asking for more time.
C)How Teradora will understand the clinician's response, whether it is yes or no.
D)The availability of other resources and supports.

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:
A)Tell him "thank you", she appreciates the compliment and is flattered that he thinks so.
B)Tell him that it is inappropriate in a professional relationship for him to say such things.
C)Transfer him to another clinician so that there is no risk of ethical violations.
D)Talk to her supervisor about how to respond to his comment.

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?
A)Self-disclosure may be particularly important because in some cultures people only discuss business after a warm up period.
B)It is important to evaluate the effects of self-disclosure and directly check in with the client about the information revealed.
C)Shared information allows clients to reciprocate empathy.
D)Receiving information about the clinician gives the client more power in the relationship than they would otherwise have with less transparent clinicians.
E)All of the above

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:
A)Go up to Sorrelina, say hello, and introduce her husband and children to Sorrelina.
B)Pretend she didn't see Sorrelina and not mention it in their work.
C)Tell her family that they have to leave the play because a client of hers is also there.
D)At their next meeting, tell Sorrelina that she saw her at the play.Ask Sorrelina if she saw her, and then ask Sorrelina how they should handle things in the future if they see each outside of the office.

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:
A)To address what is happening in the relationship.
B)Because they have had a similar experience and want to tell the client.
C)To model new behaviors.
D)As a way to help the client get information about something.

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:
A)Ignore the policy if you feel it is not in the client's best interest.
B)Explain to clients why you can't help in those areas and offer a referral to an appropriate professional.
C)Explain to agency that church and state are separated constitutionally.
D)Reveal to client your belief that it's hurtful to have such policies.

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?
A)Gifts from clients should always be accepted if the clients are from a culture different from that of the clinician, so as to not hurt feelings.
B)If a client gives the clinician a gift, the clinician should give the client a gift to show mutuality.
C)A clinician may accept a small gift.
D)Clinicians should never accept a gift from a client as it has the potential to be manipulative.

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:
A)They may be at odds with non-Western clients whose traditions regarding meetings are not so time-bound.
B)They may help the client and clinician get more work done efficiently.
C)They may help poorly organized clients internalize more structure.
D)They enforce an arbitrary, unnecessary structure and should be flexible.

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?
A)It is never appropriate for a clinician to attend a client's wedding or graduation ceremony because it blurs the boundary between professional relationship and a friendship.
B)A clinician may accompany a client to another agency to get a service or help.
C)When a client asks to meet a clinician in a setting other than the normal meeting place, the clinician should consider the request and discuss it with a supervisor.
D)When meeting outside of the customary meeting place, it is important that the roles are clear and that the boundaries are still well defined.

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: