Question 1

Susan is in a counselor training program and is infatuated with her supervisor. She has indicated that she is interested in pursuing an intimate relationship. In order to provide adequate supervision for Susan, her supervisor would need to:

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A)   clearly define and maintain ethical, professional, and social relationship boundaries with Susan.
B)   adopt the role of counselor and work with her therapeutically.
C)   suggest that she transfer to another training program.
D)   let Susan know that there is no possibility for intimacy until she graduates from the program.

Question 2

Signs of an impaired supervisor include all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)   boundary violations and substance abuse.
B)   availability, accessibility, and being technically competent.
C)   misuse of power and extreme burnout.
D)   sexual contact with supervisees and diminished clinical judgment.

Question 3

Critics of technology-assisted distance supervision argue that:

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A)   technology is a part of the future and the ability to supervise many trainees at one time is important.
B)   the inability of distance supervisors to physically assist their supervisees in a crisis response is unacceptable.
C)   it is important for supervisors to become adept at utilizing technology in their supervisory relationships because it will become a necessity in the near future.
D)   all professionals must begin educating on technology-assisted distance supervision because all states now have regulations for this issue.

Question 4

______________________occurs when a supervisor has concurrent or consecutive professional or nonprofessional relationships with a supervisee in addition to the supervisor-supervisee relationship.

Accepted Answer

A)   Multicultural supervision
B)   Clinical supervision
C)   Multiple-role relationships in supervision
D)   Competence

Question 5

Olivia, a new supervisor, is creating a template for a supervisory contract she can use with supervisees. In the contract, she should include information related to all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   goals and objectives.
B)   her personal religious and sexual values.
C)   evaluation of job performance.
D)   cultural and advocacy competencies.

Question 6

______________________is critical to prevent potential problems in a professional program. If properly informed about what a program entails, there is less chance students will have a legitimate grievance over their rights being violated.

Accepted Answer

A)   Trust
B)   Self-disclosure
C)   Informed consent
D)   Acknowledging diversity C

Question 7

With increasing numbers of problems and a greater responsibility for the mental health needs of children and adolescents:

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A)   it makes sense for school counselors to be licensed to carry a concealed weapon while on a school campus.
B)   it is important to build larger juvenile detention centers to admit children and adolescents who misbehave in school in order to lessen the chance of a major breakdown, which could injure well-behaved children and/or adolescents.
C)   school counselors must adhere to state laws and refuse to work at a school where violence is prevalent.
D)   it makes sense for schools to carefully examine ways to develop clinical supervision programs dealing with treatment issues.

Question 8

Differences in culture, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, and sexual orientation:

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A)   could have a negative influence on the supervisory relationship if not understood and integrated.
B)   could allow the supervisory relationship the opportunity for molding the supervisee into what the supervisor believes to be a better person.
C)   would have no effect on the supervisory relationship.
D)   are immediate reasons to request a referral to a different supervisor, similarly to the therapist-client relationship. A

Question 9

Which of the following statements is NOT accurate?

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A)   Supervisors are ultimately responsible, both ethically and legally, for the actions of their trainees.
B)   Supervisors should not supervise more trainees than they can responsibly manage at one time.
C)   Supervisors are not expected to maintain records pertaining to their work with supervisees.
D)   It is essential that supervisors are familiar with the caseloads of their supervisees.

Question 10

______________________can be incurred when the actions of supervisors are the cause for harm.

Accepted Answer

A)   Breach of confidentiality
B)   Breach of informed consent
C)   Direct liability
D)   Vicarious liability

Question 11

Effective supervisors understand that:

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A)   the supervisory relationship is key to the effectiveness of supervision as well as to the personal development of the supervisee.
B)   supervision is not as important as people think. It is the supervisees' past that makes the difference.
C)   supervisees may be nervous, but it is not their responsibility to help them work through the nerves to become a better therapist.
D)   they are competent to supervise trainees in all areas of counseling whether they have experience or not.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT described in the text as a method of supervision?

Accepted Answer

A)   Self-report
B)   Audiotapes
C)   Live supervision
D)   Instructional supervision

Question 13

______________________is as essential as informed consent in counseling practice. It is beneficial to discuss the rights of supervisees from the beginning of the supervisory relationship in much the same way as the rights of clients are addressed early in the therapy process.

Accepted Answer

A)   The supervisory relationship
B)   The supervisee's experience
C)   Clinical supervision
D)   Informed consent in supervision

Question 14

Three legal considerations in the supervisory relationship are:

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A)   supervisors' qualifications, along with their duties and responsibilities.
B)   issues with dual relationships.
C)   consent of trainees, clients, and third-party payers.
D)   informed consent, confidentiality and its limits, and liability. D

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a reason clinical supervisors are increasingly vulnerable and at risk for ethical and legal liability?

Accepted Answer

A)   Clinical supervisors are legally responsible for the welfare of those clients counseled by their trainees.
B)   Clinical supervisors have a legal and ethical obligation to respect the confidentiality of client communications.
C)   Clinical supervisors must see that trainees provide the information to clients they need in order to make informed choices.
D)   There are no formal courses a clinician can take to become a clinical supervisor.

Question 16

Kenneth is involved in a specialized professional process that involves sharing expertise with others in the helping professions so they can better serve their own clients. He is functioning in the role of a:

Accepted Answer

A)   therapist.
B)   consultant.
C)   paraprofessional.
D)   broker.

Question 17

______________________have a position of influence and operate in multiple roles.

Accepted Answer

A)   Co-workers
B)   Employees
C)   Supervisees
D)   Clinical supervisors

Question 18

Boundary issues in the supervisory relationship for school counselors include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   multiple relationships.
B)   including discussions of personal concerns.
C)   discussing personal information of teachers and co-workers.
D)   discussing the evaluation process and procedures during the initial session.

Question 19

______________________is an effective way to assist school counselors in maintaining and enhancing their clinical skills development.

Accepted Answer

A)   Confidentiality
B)   Competence
C)   Supervision
D)   Liability

Question 20

In general, supervision should address trainee's personal concerns:

Accepted Answer

A)   on a daily basis.
B)   only to the extent that they may impede their ability to effectively work with clients.
C)   when the trainee is experiencing personal difficulties.
D)   never.

Exam 9: Ethical Issues in Supervision

Susan is in a counselor training program and is infatuated with her supervisor. She has indicated that she is interested in pursuing an intimate relationship. In order to provide adequate supervision for Susan, her supervisor would need to:

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Signs of an impaired supervisor include all of the following EXCEPT:

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Critics of technology-assisted distance supervision argue that:

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______________________occurs when a supervisor has concurrent or consecutive professional or nonprofessional relationships with a supervisee in addition to the supervisor-supervisee relationship.

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Olivia, a new supervisor, is creating a template for a supervisory contract she can use with supervisees. In the contract, she should include information related to all of the following EXCEPT:

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______________________is critical to prevent potential problems in a professional program. If properly informed about what a program entails, there is less chance students will have a legitimate grievance over their rights being violated.

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With increasing numbers of problems and a greater responsibility for the mental health needs of children and adolescents:

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Differences in culture, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, and sexual orientation:

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Which of the following statements is NOT accurate?

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______________________can be incurred when the actions of supervisors are the cause for harm.

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Effective supervisors understand that:

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Which of the following is NOT described in the text as a method of supervision?

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______________________is as essential as informed consent in counseling practice. It is beneficial to discuss the rights of supervisees from the beginning of the supervisory relationship in much the same way as the rights of clients are addressed early in the therapy process.

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Three legal considerations in the supervisory relationship are:

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Which of the following is NOT a reason clinical supervisors are increasingly vulnerable and at risk for ethical and legal liability?

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Kenneth is involved in a specialized professional process that involves sharing expertise with others in the helping professions so they can better serve their own clients. He is functioning in the role of a:

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______________________have a position of influence and operate in multiple roles.

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Boundary issues in the supervisory relationship for school counselors include all of the following EXCEPT:

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______________________is an effective way to assist school counselors in maintaining and enhancing their clinical skills development.

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In general, supervision should address trainee's personal concerns:

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