ACT Ethical & Professional Considerations

Question 1

What is the primary ethical principle in ACT?

Accepted Answer

To respect client autonomy and support values-driven actions

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To always avoid discussing negative feelings

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To guide clients towards goals without their input

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To make decisions on behalf of the client

Question 2

How does ACT maintain client confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

By ensuring confidentiality unless required by law or with consent

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By sharing client information with the public to promote transparency

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By discussing the client's case with others without consent

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By only discussing the case with family members

Question 3

What is the role of informed consent in ACT?

Accepted Answer

To ensure clients understand and agree to the therapeutic process

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To allow therapists to make decisions on behalf of clients

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To avoid discussing therapy goals with the client

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To provide clients with unlimited access to their personal therapist

Question 4

What is the ethical consideration when using mindfulness techniques in ACT?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the client is comfortable and informed before using mindfulness

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To use mindfulness techniques without informing the client

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To force clients into mindfulness if they are reluctant

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To use mindfulness techniques only for relaxation

Question 5

How should ACT therapists handle a client’s ethical dilemmas?

Accepted Answer

By supporting clients in exploring ethical dilemmas through mindfulness and values clarification

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By telling clients what to do based on their values

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By avoiding any discussion of ethics and values

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By providing clients with a list of right and wrong actions

Question 6

What is the responsibility of an ACT therapist when a client is experiencing significant distress?

Accepted Answer

To assess distress and offer appropriate support while respecting autonomy

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To ignore the distress and continue with the session

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To provide immediate solutions without client input

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To refer the client immediately to someone else

Question 7

What should an ACT therapist do if a client expresses suicidal thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Follow ethical guidelines to ensure client safety and seek emergency help if needed

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Dismiss the thoughts as temporary

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Engage in the therapeutic process while ignoring the warning signs

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Encourage clients to keep their thoughts private

Question 8

What is the role of cultural sensitivity in ACT?

Accepted Answer

To be aware of and respect cultural differences, incorporating them into therapy

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To disregard cultural influences and focus on standard interventions

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To impose therapist’s values on clients

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To focus only on universal values

Question 9

What should an ACT therapist do if they notice a potential conflict of interest in the therapeutic relationship?

Accepted Answer

Address the issue professionally and take steps to resolve it

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Ignore the conflict and proceed with therapy

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Make personal decisions for the client

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Avoid discussing the issue with the client