CCC Legal Standards

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of ethical guidelines in counseling?

Accepted Answer

To ensure professional and responsible counseling

Answer

To increase paperwork for counselors

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To limit client confidentiality

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To discourage client autonomy

Question 2

Which principle is central to maintaining client confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Protecting client information from unauthorized disclosure

Answer

Sharing all client details with family members

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Recording sessions without client consent

Answer

Posting client cases on social media

Question 3

Under what circumstances can a counselor break confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

When there is a risk of harm or legal requirement

Answer

When the client misses an appointment

Answer

When the counselor wants to discuss cases with colleagues

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When the client refuses treatment

Question 4

Which ethical principle ensures that clients are fully informed about the counseling process?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent

Answer

Client dependence

Answer

Confidentiality waiver

Answer

Therapist privilege

Question 5

What is a potential ethical issue when a counselor develops a dual relationship with a client?

Accepted Answer

Conflicts of interest and compromised boundaries

Answer

Enhanced client trust

Answer

More effective therapy

Answer

Faster treatment progress

Question 6

What legal requirement must counselors follow when working with minors?

Accepted Answer

Obtaining parental or guardian consent

Answer

Providing therapy without any consent

Answer

Allowing minors to refuse any therapy

Answer

Disclosing all minor client information to parents