An OTA Is Discussing One of His Clients with Some

question 9

Multiple Choice

An OTA is discussing one of his clients with some friends over dinner because he thinks it is a particularly interesting case. Which ethical principle would the OTA have most likely breached?

• A) Nonmaleficence
• B) Autonomy
• C) Veracity
• D) Beneficence

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Definitions:

Oral

Pertaining to the mouth; often used to describe the first psychosexual stage in Freudian psychology where the mouth is the primary source of pleasure.

Defence Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image.

Regression

A defense mechanism leading an individual to revert back to a previous stage of development in their behavior, thoughts, or feelings.

Unconsciously

Actions or thoughts that occur without conscious awareness or control, often stemming from the subconscious mind.