Ethical and Legal Issues
Question 1
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The mission of the American Counseling Association is to
ensure accreditation of counselor education programs.
influence all aspects of professional counseling legislation.
produce professional counselors who follow ethical standards.
enhance the quality of life in society.
Question 2
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The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment of 1978 established certain requirements when __________ are given to students in pre-K–12 schools.
grades
tests
surveys
medication
Question 3
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The “battered child syndrome” was legally recognized in
1968.
1952.
1961.
1974.
Question 4
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The American School Counselor Association is a semiautonomous division of the
ACA.
NCBB.
NCE.
FERPA Act.
Question 5
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Ethical standards
serve as a means for improving professional practice.
educate members about sound ethical conduct.
provide a mechanism for accountability.
All of the above.
Question 6
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__________ law is the body of legislation passed by the U.S. Congress and state legislatures.
Common
Statutory
Customary
Ethical
Question 7
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__________ is the national credentialing organization for professional counselors.
ACA
ASCA
CACREP
NBCC
Question 8
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__________ is the legal term used to describe the privacy of the counselor–client communication.
Privileged communication
Educational records
Confidential communication
None of the above.
Question 9
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Ethical standards for professional school counselors
rarely change.
are updated periodically to ensure relevance.
are dictated by school principals.
are not important as long as laws are followed.
Question 10
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What should a counselor NOT do upon receiving a subpoena?
Contact the client.
Obtain a signed informed consent to release the records.
Maintain an accurate record of what the attorneys and counselor do.
Comply immediately with the subpoena.
Question 11
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Access to student educational records must be in accordance with the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
Hatch Amendment.
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act.
Information Act.
Question 12
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What three purposes do ethical standards serve?
Education about ethical conduct, provide accountability, and improve professional practice.
Education about ethical conduct, help to create laws, and improve professional practice.
Help to create laws, provide accountability, and improve professional practice.
Education about ethical conduct, help to create laws, and provide accountability.
Question 13
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What can’t you do with personal notes?
Share them with anyone.
Keep them in the possession of the maker.
Keep them separate from official records.
Keep them secured in a cabinet.
Question 14
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The __________ is a partnership of associations representing professional counselors who enhance human development.
ASCA
ACA
NCBB
NCE
Question 15
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Which of the following is an appropriate reason to break confidentiality?
The student states that he may harm himself or others.
The teacher requests an update on the child’s progress.
A student has AIDS.
All of the above.
Question 16
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__________ refers to the concept of independence and the ability to make one’s own decisions.
Fidelity
Justice
Nonmaleficence
Autonomy
Question 17
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The _____ “supports school counselors’ efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.”
ASCA
ACA
NBCC
NCE
Question 18
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According to the legal term, “privileged communication,” __________ have the right to waive the privilege and allow the counselor to testify?
counselors
principals
attorneys
clients
Question 19
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The counselor’s right to seek help and guidance from a colleague is called
privileged communication.
breaking confidentiality.
consent law.
consultation.
Question 20
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__________ specifically addresses those ethical issues found in a school setting.
ASCA
ACA
APA
NBCC
Question 21
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A counselor may break confidentiality with a client when
a client is in danger of being harmed or is likely to harm someone else.
the teacher asks the professional school counselor what was discussed with the student.
the principal asks for information discussed with a student.
None of the above.
Question 22
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The inspection of, dissemination of, and access to student educational records must be handled in accordance with the
Hatch Amendment.
Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
Keeping Children and Families Safe Act.
Question 23
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The Eisel case set the standard for professional school counselor action in cases involving
sexual harassment.
drug abuse.
students with AIDS.
suicide threats.
Question 24
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All of the following are sections of the ACA Code of Ethics EXCEPT
Relationships with Other Professionals
Professional Development
Research and Publication
Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation