According to the Most Recent Edition of the APA Ethical

question 29

Multiple Choice

According to the most recent edition of the APA ethical code, which of the following statements is TRUE regarding multiple relationships?

• A) All multiple relationships are unethical
• B) Multiple relationships are unethical only when the client is harmed by them
• C) Multiple relationships are unethical only when they can be reasonably expected to cause impairment in the psychologist or risk exploitation or harm of the client
• D) Multiple relationships are unethical only when they are sexual in nature

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Definitions:

Yerkes-Dodson Law

posits that an optimal level of arousal for performance exists, where too little or too much arousal can impair performance.

Optimal Levels

The most favorable, efficient, or effective state of something for a particular purpose or outcome.

Moderate Levels

Degrees or extents of a particular condition or activity that are considered average, not excessive or minimal.

Arousal Theory

A theory suggesting that people are motivated to maintain an optimal level of arousal, which varies from one individual to another.