It Is Ethically Permissible for Counselors to Terminate a Counseling

question 8

Multiple Choice

It is ethically permissible for counselors to terminate a counseling relationship for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

• A) the client does not pay the fees charged.
• B) it is clear the client is no longer benefitting from counseling.
• C) agency limits do not allow services to continue.
• D) insurance benefits for mental health care have been exhausted.
• E) the client experiences a crisis.

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Definitions:

Average Variable Cost

The cost per unit of output that varies with the level of production, typically including labor and material costs.

Marginal Cost

The cost added by producing one additional unit of a product or service.

Total Fixed Cost

The total of all expenses that do not vary with the amount of production or output.

Average Total Cost

The cost per unit of output, calculated by dividing the total production cost by the quantity of units produced.