When an Ethical Complaint Is Filed Against a Counselor and Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

When an ethical complaint is filed against a counselor and is pending an investigation, an employer may not:

• A) complete their own investigation into the ethical complaint.
• B) allow the counselor to continue to provide services.
• C) deny a promotion solely based upon the filing of an ethical complaint.
• D) allow the counselor to practice without supervision.
• E) hire the counselor as a new employee.

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Definitions:

Desensitization

The process by which repeated exposure to a stimulus (e.g., violence) reduces emotional responsiveness to the stimulus over time.

Cultivation Theory

A theory that suggests that heavy exposure to media, particularly television, shapes viewers' perceptions of reality.

Violent Sexual Material

Content that depicts sexual acts in association with violence, aggression, or abuse, raising concerns about its impact on attitudes and behaviors.

Reducing Harmful Effects

Strategies or interventions aimed at minimizing negative consequences associated with certain actions, behaviors, or environmental factors.