CCE Ethics and Professional Standards 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the ethical obligation of a CCE credential holder who becomes aware of a colleague's ethical violation?
- Address the concern directly with the colleague or file a formal complaint if necessary (Correct answer)
- Ignore the violation to protect professional relationships
- Publicize the violation on social media
- Report it only if the colleague belongs to a competing credential program
Correct answer: Address the concern directly with the colleague or file a formal complaint if necessary
CCE ethics require credential holders to address colleague violations, first directly if feasible and then through formal complaint channels if necessary.
Question 2: Which ethical principle supports a client's right to make their own decisions?
- Autonomy (Correct answer)
- Paternalism
- Authority
- Uniformity
Correct answer: Autonomy
Autonomy is the ethical principle recognizing clients' rights to make informed decisions about their own lives without undue interference.
Question 3: What does 'fidelity' mean as an ethical principle in CCE-credentialed practice?
- Honoring commitments and being trustworthy in the professional relationship (Correct answer)
- Monitoring clients' social media accounts
- Charging consistent fees to all clients
- Exclusively serving clients from one demographic group
Correct answer: Honoring commitments and being trustworthy in the professional relationship
Fidelity requires credential holders to keep promises, maintain loyalty to clients, and be reliable and trustworthy in the professional relationship.
Question 4: How does the principle of justice apply to CCE credential holders?
- Treating clients fairly and equitably, especially those from marginalized groups (Correct answer)
- Charging higher fees to clients with higher incomes
- Providing services only to clients who can pay
- Prioritizing majority-culture clients over minority clients
Correct answer: Treating clients fairly and equitably, especially those from marginalized groups
Justice requires credential holders to provide fair, equitable services to all clients, with particular attention to systemic barriers facing marginalized populations.
Question 5: What is 'veracity' as an ethical principle in professional helping practice?
- Truthfulness and honesty with clients about services, limitations, and qualifications (Correct answer)
- Using verified client testimonials in marketing materials
- Accurately measuring client outcomes
- Disclosing all client information to interested third parties
Correct answer: Truthfulness and honesty with clients about services, limitations, and qualifications
Veracity requires practitioners to be truthful with clients about their qualifications, the nature of services, and any limitations or uncertainties involved.
Question 6: When should a CCE credential holder terminate services with a client?
- When the client has achieved goals, is no longer benefiting, or continuation would cause harm (Correct answer)
- Only when the client formally requests termination in writing
- When sessions reach a predetermined number regardless of client needs
- When the practitioner wants to work with a different population
Correct answer: When the client has achieved goals, is no longer benefiting, or continuation would cause harm
Ethical termination occurs when goals are met, the client is not benefiting, or continuing services would harm the client, with appropriate referrals provided.
CCE Ethics and Professional Standards 2
What is the ethical obligation of a CCE credential holder who becomes aware of a colleague's ethical violation?