Which of the following is a major purpose for the 2005 ACA Code of Ethics?
a. To clarify the nature of ethical responsibilities
b. To support the mission of the organization
c. To establish principles that inform best practice
d. To assist members in constructing a course of action
e. To serve as a basis for processing ethical complaints and inquiries
f. All of the above are major purposes for the 2005 ACA Code of Ethics.
Q. 2All of the following are true regarding ethical codes except
a. Ethical codes are necessary and sufficient for promoting ethical behaviors.
b. No ethical code can address every situation or potential dilemma.
c. Some codes are ambiguous, making them open to interpretation
d. Enforcing ethical codes is difficult
e. There may be conflicts within the ethical codes as well as among different organizations' codes.
f. Sometimes conflicts arise between ethical and legal codes.
Q. 3According to the 2005 ACA Code of Ethics counselors are restricted from engaging in romantic or sexual relationships with clients for at least how many years after the termination of the counseling relationship?
a. 2 years
b. 3 years
c. 5 years
d. Counselors are restricted, in all cases, by the 2005 ACA Code of Ethics from engaging in romantic or sexual relationships with clients.
Q. 4Immigrants and minorities will comprise a greater share of the U.S. population in2012 . Which of the following ethnic groups is expected to grow at a much faster ratethan the rate of other ethnic groups?
a. People of Asian descent
b. People of African descent
c. Native people
d. Hispanics
Q. 5Which of the following is true concerning the relationship between ethical codes and the law?
a. Ethical codes are not intended to supersede the law; they typically clarify existing law and policy.
b. The law is not intended to supersede professional ethical codes; they typically clarify existing ethical codes and policies.
c. Regardless of what the law states, ethical codes, which are defined by the profession and for the profession, should be followed.
d. None of the above.
Q. 6Which of the following refers to a set of rules that governs particular activities in society?
a. Ethics
b. Morals
c. Law
d. Categorical imperative
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