When Therapists Extend the Boundaries of Their Practice,or When They

question 4

Multiple Choice

When therapists extend the boundaries of their practice,or when they branch out into an area requiring specialty competence,they should:

• A) be sufficiently prepared if they read books and journal articles pertaining to the new specialty area.
• B) seek consultation with a competent practitioner.
• C) return to graduate school and receive another degree.
• D) gain competence on their own before consulting with other professionals.

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Definitions:

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Thomas Szasz

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