Texas Counselor Ethics & Legal Standards

Question 1

What is the principle of confidentiality in counseling?

Accepted Answer

Protecting client information unless legally required

Answer

Sharing all details with family

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Disclosing to media

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Posting updates on social media

Question 2

What is a dual relationship in counseling?

Accepted Answer

Being both counselor and employer

Answer

Providing group therapy

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Seeing the client weekly

Answer

Using person-centered approach

Question 3

Informed consent includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Purpose, process, risks, and confidentiality

Answer

Client’s favorite color

Answer

Session times only

Answer

Counselor's resume

Question 4

What should a counselor do if a client threatens harm to another person?

Accepted Answer

Warn the intended victim or appropriate authority

Answer

Ignore the statement

Answer

Discuss it in the next session

Answer

Delete the client’s file

Question 5

What is the ethical standard for recordkeeping?

Accepted Answer

Maintain clear, factual, and updated documentation

Answer

Only keep verbal notes

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Destroy records after each session

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Write opinions only

Question 6

Which organization provides a widely accepted ethical code for counselors?

Accepted Answer

ACA (American Counseling Association)

Answer

IRS

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CDC

Answer

FTC