A) certain ethics and boundaries actually diminish therapeutic effectiveness.
B) all boundaries should be eliminated because they destroy the counseling relationship.
C) strong boundaries must be maintained in order to avoid malpractice suits.
D) traits such as flexibility, spontaneity, and warmth tend to be characteristics of therapists who maintain strong boundaries.
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A) exhibiting ethical behavior by telling his students that he will counsel them at the end of the semester.
B) in a dual relationship with his students, which may cause ethical problems.
C) playing favoritism by not counseling all of his students.
D) not qualified to counsel his students because he is a part-time instructor.
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A) that all multiple relationships should be avoided because they are usually harmful.
B) that absolute answers are available to resolve dual or multiple relationship dilemmas.
C) to be cautious in order to protect herself from censure.
D) to consider whether the potential benefit outweighs the potential for harm.
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A) unethical boundaries.
B) boundary crossings.
C) boundary violations.
D) interpersonal boundaries.
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A) Seek professional support during times of personal loss or crisis.
B) Differentiate between having sexual attraction to clients and acting on this attraction.
C) Avoid terminating the therapeutic relationship, even when sexual feelings obscure objectivity.
D) Make it a practice to examine and monitor feelings and behaviors toward clients.
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A) appropriate, gentle, and wanted contact.
B) aggressive, frightening, intimidating, demeaning, arrogant, unwanted, insensitive, threatening, or intrusive.
C) passive, soothing, calming, comforting, gentle, and peaceful.
D) completely indifferent for both therapist and client.
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A) Setting healthy boundaries from the outset
B) Securing informed consent of clients and discuss with them both the potential risks and benefits of dual relationships
C) Documenting any dual relationships in clinical case notes
D) Becoming romantically involved with the client
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A) not an issue in sparsely populated areas.
B) less challenging in rural areas than in urban areas.
C) equally as challenging in rural and urban areas.
D) more challenging in rural areas than in urban areas.
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A) cannot give to or receive from clients gifts of substantial value or that impair the integrity or efficacy of the therapeutic relationship.
B) can give to or receive from clients small gifts of little monetary value.
C) can give to or receive from clients gifts when given during an appropriate and healthy therapeutic relationship.
D) cannot give or receive gifts under any circumstances.
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A) refuse the gift on ethical grounds.
B) explain that the gift would change their relationship and create a conflict of interest.
C) be aware that accepting the gift may be culturally appropriate with this client.
D) explain that he cannot accept the gift until the counseling relationship is over.
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A) blind spots
B) bartering
C) the ethical deterioration phenomenon
D) the slippery slope phenomenon
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A) Age, diagnosis, life experiences such as abuse, and culture are key elements of the therapeutic relationship.
B) An unfortunate reality is that some practitioners have difficulty distinguishing where appropriate boundary lines should be drawn.
C) The goal of ethical decision making is to take a position where the potential for exploitation is minimized.
D) Failing to establish clear boundaries can be very dangerous to both the client and the therapist.
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A) a spontaneous and honest expression of the therapist's feelings.
B) incongruent with what they feel.
C) a therapeutic technique used to extinguish catharsis.
D) considered unethical.
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