AMTA Ethics and Professional Standards 3

Question 1

Transference in the therapeutic setting refers to:

Accepted Answer

The client projecting feelings from past relationships onto the therapist

Answer

Transference occurs when a client unconsciously redirects feelings from a past significant relationship onto the therapist.

Question 2

Countertransference refers to:

Accepted Answer

The therapist's own emotional reactions to the client

Answer

Countertransference is the therapist's emotional response to a client, which may be influenced by the therapist's own unresolved issues.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of appropriate self-disclosure by a massage therapist?

Accepted Answer

Briefly mentioning a relevant professional experience to support the client

Answer

Appropriate self-disclosure is brief, purposeful, and serves the client's needs rather than the therapist's need to share.

Question 4

How long should client records generally be retained after the last date of service?

Accepted Answer

At least 7 years (varies by state)

Answer

While state laws vary, a minimum of 7 years is a common standard for adult client record retention in the US.

Question 5

Advertising massage services using misleading claims or implying medical outcomes violates which principle?

Accepted Answer

Veracity (truthfulness)

Answer

Veracity, or truthfulness, requires that therapists represent their services honestly and avoid misleading claims about outcomes.

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