HSV 400 discussions

HSV 400 discussions

Discuss the benefits and limitations of ethical codes for social workers.

unit 2.1

In reading the case study for unit 1, what are your thoughts concerning Dr. Martinson’s course of action? What might you have done if you were Dr. Martinson.

unit 2.1

In reading the case study for unit 2, what ethical responsibility does Peter have in this case? How would you deal with Eloise?

unit 2.2
How do you think your work as a counselor might have an impact on your personal life?

unit 3.1

What are some of the main challenges you expect to face in reaching diverse client populations?

unit 3.2

In reading the case study for unit 3, do you think the judge was too lenient in the case? How is this a good example of cross-cultural conflict? Would you have reported this case to Child Protective Services? Why or why not?

unit 4.1

In reading the case study for unit 3, do you think Joy took care of her professional responsibility or do you think this was a case of client abandonment? Be sure to explain your answer.

unit 4.2

What are your thoughts about counseling via the Internet? What specific ethical issues do you think need to be raised? How comfortable would you be in using this form of technology in your counseling practice?

unit 5.1

When clients have a history of criminal activity, in many circumstances counselors and therapists are bound to keep that history confidential. A client who reveals to a licensed psychologist that she robbed a liquor store last week, for example, probably has a right to have that information kept confidential unless she injured a child or an elder or otherwise acted in ways that come under the mandated reporting laws. How do you feel about keeping such information confidential?

unit 5.2

In reading the case study for unit 5, do you believe the therapist has a duty to notify the authorities? Why or why not? If she discloses the information, could this be considered a breach of confidentiality?

unit 6.1

In reading the case study for unit 5, how do you assess Dr. Kim’s behavior? Do you see any potential ethical issue?

unit 6.2

Some counselors take the position that counseling and friendship should not be mixed. The argument is that blending social relationships with professional ones simultaneously can negatively affect the therapy process, the friendship, or both. What are your ideas about this viewpoint?

unit 7.1
Discuss the difference between professional impairment and incompetence? In what ways do these concepts overlap?

7.2

What are your thoughts about the assumption that training programs need to be designed so that students can learn a good deal more about themselves as well as acquire theoretical knowledge?

unit 8.1

What if you worked in an agency that required you to formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan based upon your impressions at the time of the initial session, how would this influence your practice?

unit 8.2
Regarding the case study above, what diagnosis should Samual give Charlie and Amanda? Why? Do you think it is unethical or illegal for samuel to give Charlie or Amanda one diagnosis or another? How unethical is it that an insurance company, who has not yet met the client can determine whether they will have services paid for, or how many sessions they can have?

HSV 400 quiz 1

Question 1

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___________ is concerned with perspectives of right and proper conduct and involves an evaluation of actions on the basis of some broader cultural context or religious standard.

Question 2

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Robert runs into the office, unprepared and frustrated because he is late for his weekly appointment with his first client of the day. He is consistently late for his appointments and his behavior is:

Correct unprofessional.

Question 3

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James and Mary were in counseling for marital problems. The counselor decided to meet each partner in an individual session before meeting them as a couple. James confided that he was HIV-positive and was not going to tell his spouse because she would know that he had been unfaithful. The counselor decided to break confidentially after attempts to encourage James to inform his wife of his condition were unsuccessful. The counselor’s action:

Question 4

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Elizabeth, a beginning practitioner, counsels in a manner in which she merely acts in compliance with the law and follows minimal ethical standards. She is at the first level of ethical functioning, which is:

Question 5

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The basic purpose of professional codes of ethics is to:

Question 6

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A formal complaint was filed against Harry for sexually harassing a female client. A repeat offender, he was previously warned that a major sanction would be imposed if he continued his unethical actions. The ethics committee of the professional association to which he belongs recommended that Harry:

Question 7

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The counselor who asks the questions “Am I doing what is best for my client?” rather than “Is this situation unethical?” is functioning from which of the following ethical perspectives?

Question 8

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Virtuous professionals:

Question 9

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Richard is counseling a male Asian client and is encouraging him to go to college even though he is expected to take care of his aging parents. Richard is violating the following basic moral principle in making ethical decisions:

Question 10

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Jan, an incest survivor, is covered for six sessions by her insurance. Her counselor is in private practice and knows that Jan needs more sessions. She decides to offer Jan her services pro bono. In making the ethical decision to ensure that her client has equal access to services, the counselor is using the basic moral principal of:

Question 11

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Expulsion or suspension of members from professional associations:

Correct a and c

Question 12

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In an attempt to convince her young client to practice safe sex, Valerie fabricated her own statistics and facts about the hazards of unprotected sex. In this instance, Valerie violated the principle of:

Question 13

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Which of the following models of ethical decision making focuses primarily on the social aspects of decision making and redefines the process as being interactive rather than intrapsychic?

Question 14

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The authors have discovered that many of the issues relevant to beginning professionals

Question 15

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The authors state their positions throughout the text in order to

Question 16

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Why is it imperative for you to become familiar with the guiding principles of the ethics codes and accepted standards of practice of your profession?

Question 17

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Responsible practice requires that you

Question 18

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According to the text, which of the following would not be considered a professional mental health worker?

Question 19

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Which of the following statements is not true with regard to specialty guidelines?

Question 20

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Which of the following statements is true with regard to ethical codes?

Question 21

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When practitioners weigh multiple and often competing demands and goals, they must use

Question 22

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The major duties of regulating boards include which of the following?

Question 23

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When a complaint is lodged against a member of a professional organization, the ethics committee

Question 24

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When practitioners devote a portion of their professional time and skills to services for which there is no expectation of significant financial return, they are