NAMA Ethical & Legal Considerations in Anger Management

Question 1

Why is confidentiality important in anger management counseling?

Accepted Answer

To protect client privacy and build trust

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To share client stories publicly.

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To impress others with case details.

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To gain popularity.

Question 2

What should a counselor do if a client threatens harm to others?

Accepted Answer

Report the threat to proper authorities

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Ignore the threat.

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Maintain confidentiality no matter what.

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Ask the client to leave immediately.

Question 3

What is informed consent?

Accepted Answer

Voluntary understanding and agreement to counseling terms

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Agreement to be punished.

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Forced participation in therapy.

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Blind trust in the counselor.

Question 4

Why must dual relationships be avoided in anger management counseling?

Accepted Answer

They can lead to biased or harmful outcomes

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They increase rapport.

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They allow for flexible roles.

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They enhance therapeutic power.

Question 5

What is the purpose of professional boundaries?

Accepted Answer

To ensure professionalism and safety

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To confuse the client.

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To control client behavior.

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To limit client freedom.

Question 6

Why is cultural competence essential in anger management?

Accepted Answer

To provide culturally sensitive care

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To treat everyone the same.

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To ignore cultural values.

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To maintain personal bias.

Question 7

What legal document protects client rights during therapy?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent document

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Therapy logbook

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Insurance waiver

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Counselor’s resume

Question 8

What should counselors do to stay ethically compliant?

Accepted Answer

Engage in ongoing education and supervision

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Avoid new training.

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Rely only on experience.

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Only follow personal judgment.

Question 9

Why must counselors document sessions?

Accepted Answer

To maintain legal and clinical records

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To gossip about clients.

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To share with the public.

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To use in marketing.