Which of the following therapists is violating psychology's ethical standard of confidentiality?
A) Dr. Novak called the Department of Social Services to report her client, who admitted during their session together that she was abusing her 9-year-old daughter.
B) Dr. Jones describes detailed case histories of former clients to his psychology class without disguising their characteristics.
C) Dr. Smith-Nguyen discusses a client with his wife to get her advice.
D) b and c

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Dr. Jones and Dr. Smith-Nguyen are violating confidentiality. Dr. Jones is sharing identifiable client information without consent, and Dr. Smith-Nguyen is discussing a client with someone not authorized to receive that information.

Which of the Following Therapists Is Violating Psychology's Ethical Standard