Question 1

The helping process may be influenced by

Accepted Answer

The helping process is influenced by a combination of factors including the clients' expectations, the helpers' expectations, and the clients' beliefs. These elements can significantly impact the effectiveness and direction of the assistance provided.

Question 2

The helper can maintain ethical professional relationships by

Accepted Answer

Becoming aware of their own values, beliefs, and expectations helps the helper understand how these may influence their professional relationships and ensures they do not impose them on the client.

Question 3

When the helpers' and clients' values conflict

Accepted Answer

Discussing the conflict allows for open communication and understanding, which can help in finding a resolution that respects both parties' values.

Question 4

The helper's theoretical orientation

Accepted Answer

Theoretical orientation should be flexible and adapted to meet the client's individual needs and goals, rather than being rigidly applied in every situation or used solely for research. This approach ensures that therapy is client-centered and tailored to provide the most effective support.

Question 5

A theoretical orientation can help the practitioner

Accepted Answer

A theoretical orientation guides practitioners in how they collect data, connect information, and make hypotheses, providing a framework for understanding and addressing issues.

Question 6

The competence of the helper

Accepted Answer

The competence of the helper includes taking care of oneself, as it is essential for helpers to be in a good state of well-being to effectively assist others. This encompasses self-care to ensure they are mentally and physically prepared to provide support.

Question 7

Care of the helper

Accepted Answer

Care of the helper includes setting realistic expectations for both the helper and the client, and it directly impacts the quality and effectiveness of the helping relationship.

Question 8

When employing innovative strategies

Accepted Answer

Explaining potential risks to the client is a fundamental aspect of transparency and ethical practice, especially when employing innovative strategies. This ensures that clients are fully informed and can make educated decisions regarding their involvement.

Question 9

Using intuition, or a "gut feeling" for choice of treatment

Accepted Answer

Relying solely on intuition for treatment choices can overlook evidence-based practices and patient-specific data, potentially leading to unethical care if it results in harm or ineffective treatment.

Question 10

The codes of ethics

Accepted Answer

Codes of ethics serve as guidelines to ensure the quality of care for clients, emphasizing the importance of ethical standards in professional conduct. They are not limited to new professionals, do not provide exact actions for every situation, and are applicable to all members of the profession, not just those who pay dues.

Question 11

Knowing and being ethical may look like

Accepted Answer

Respecting and supporting client autonomy is a fundamental principle of ethical practice in many professions, including healthcare and counseling. It involves recognizing and upholding an individual's right to make their own choices and decisions. Choices A, C, and D do not align with ethical standards as they prioritize the practitioner's preferences or interests over the client's rights and well-being.

Question 12

Ongoing professional support may look like

Accepted Answer

Ongoing professional support encompasses a wide range of activities designed to support professionals in their careers, including continuing education to keep skills and knowledge up to date, personal counseling to manage stress and personal issues that can affect work, and supervision to provide guidance, feedback, and support in professional growth and development.

Quiz 2: Helper Variables: What the Helper Brings to the Helping Relationship