CBT-I Ethical Standards & Professional Practice

Question 1

Why are ethical standards critical in therapy practice?

Accepted Answer

Protect client rights and promote trust

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Encourage therapist bias.

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Limit therapy effectiveness.

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Expand marketing opportunities.

Question 2

What must therapists obtain before starting treatment?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent

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Social media approval.

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Employer permission.

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Public advertisement approval.

Question 3

What is confidentiality in professional practice?

Accepted Answer

Protecting client information unless legally required

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Sharing all client information freely.

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Posting sessions on public forums.

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Using client stories for entertainment.

Question 4

What is the purpose of professional boundaries?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a therapeutic focus and prevent conflicts

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Allow dual relationships.

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Increase dependency.

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Foster financial reliance.

Question 5

Which organization provides ethical guidelines for psychologists?

Accepted Answer

APA

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FDA.

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OSHA.

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IRS.

Question 6

How should therapists handle dual relationships?

Accepted Answer

Avoid relationships that impair objectivity

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Encourage dual relationships.

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Blend personal and professional roles.

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Offer financial investments.

Question 7

What should therapists do if a conflict of interest arises?

Accepted Answer

Disclose and manage the conflict

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Ignore it.

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Let clients resolve it.

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Shift blame to clients.

Question 8

How should therapists handle client records?

Accepted Answer

Securely store and restrict access

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Keep records open to public.

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Discard records randomly.

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Post records online.

Question 9

What should therapists prioritize when making ethical decisions?

Accepted Answer

Client welfare and ethical guidelines

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Personal financial gain.

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Business partnerships.

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Increasing therapy fees arbitrarily.