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Professional Orientation, Ethics & Legal Issues Flashcards

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  1. The Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California ruling established that counselors have a duty to:

    Answer: Warn or protect identifiable third parties from serious threats made by clients

    The Tarasoff ruling created the 'duty to warn/protect,' requiring counselors to take reasonable steps to protect identifiable third parties from credible threats.

  2. Which credentialing body is specifically responsible for the NCC (National Certified Counselor) credential?

    Answer: NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)

    NBCC is the credentialing body that awards the National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential.

  3. A counselor is subpoenaed to testify about a client's records in a custody case. The client has not provided consent. The counselor should:

    Answer: Consult with an attorney and assert privilege on the client's behalf until ordered by a judge

    A subpoena alone does not require disclosure; the counselor should consult legal counsel and assert privilege until a court order is issued.

  4. The concept of 'autonomy' in counseling ethics primarily supports:

    Answer: The client's right to make their own decisions

    Autonomy as an ethical principle upholds the client's right to self-determination and to make their own informed choices.

  5. Which CACREP standard directly affects the content taught in counselor education programs?

    Answer: It establishes curriculum and training standards for accredited programs

    CACREP accreditation standards specify the required curriculum, clinical training hours, and core areas that counselor education programs must cover.

  6. A counselor working in a community agency is asked by administration to provide client names for a grant report. The ethically appropriate response is to:

    Answer: Provide aggregate data only unless clients have consented to disclosure

    Counselors should share only de-identified aggregate data for reporting purposes unless clients have given specific informed consent for disclosure.

  7. A counselor who charges fees based on a client's ability to pay is practicing which ethical principle?

    Answer: Justice

    Justice requires equitable treatment and fair access to services, which sliding-scale fees help ensure for clients with limited resources.