The "Freedom of Conscience" Clause States

question 14

Multiple Choice

The "freedom of conscience" clause states:

• A) the client has the freedom to decide where to go in therapy.
• B) the therapist has the right to refer clients because of spiritual beliefs.
• C) the client has the right to know what the therapist is thinking.
• D) mental health professionals will not put their licensure status in jeopardy by denying services to clients on the basis of sincerely held religious beliefs.

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Definitions:

Past Experiences

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Persuasion

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Human Communication

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Two-Step Flow Theory

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