______________ law involves obligations that individuals have toward one another.
a. Criminal.
b. Civil.
c. Case.
d. Professional.
Q. 2____________ law addresses conduct required by or prohibited by all individuals and is enforced by governmental legal authorities
a. Case.
b. Criminal.
c. Civil law.
d. Professional.
Q. 3It is generally accepted that counselors have a strong prima facie obligation to abide by the legal requirements in various situations. This prima facie duty means that:
a. counselors will always follow the law no matter what the code of ethics dictates.
b. obligations in question must be considered seriously in every case and set aside only if compelling reasons exist in specific instances.
c. counselors must take a consistent step of specific steps to resolve conflicts as dictated by their malpractice insurance policy.
d. factors other than law and ethics must be considered.
Q. 4In what instance would the legal system tend to override professional codes of ethics?
a. instances in which public health, safety and welfare is seriously threatened.
b. the legal system cannot override professional codes of ethics.
c. instances of sexual harassment.
d. when active duty military personnel are involved no matter the seriousness of the matter.
Q. 5When a judge orders an ex offender to undergo therapy as part of the
ex offender's rehabilitation, this is called:
a. expert order of protection.
b. legal privilege.
c. professional responsibility.
d. compulsory therapy.
Q. 6Which of the following things can counselors do to protect themselves regarding a potential lawsuit?
a. keep current records including assessments and comprehensive treatment plans
b. follow established agency policies and procedures.
c. review or audit records regularly.
d. all of the above are correct.
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