Ann's Field Placement Involves Working with Victims of Domestic Abuse

question 24

Multiple Choice

Ann's field placement involves working with victims of domestic abuse. Formerly an abuse victim herself, Ann over-identifies with several clients and has told her field supervisor that she wants to help other victims as she had been helped. It would be best if Ann

• A) changed her placement so she is not working with abuse victims.
• B) asked her supervisor for therapy in order to overcome her difficulties working with domestic abuse clients.
• C) recognized that she is not personally fit for the profession.
• D) sought personal therapy along with supportive supervision.

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Definitions:

Apparent Agency

A situation in which a principal creates a reasonable impression that an agent has authority to act on their behalf.

Implied Authority

Power granted by custom or implied by the conduct of a role, allowing an agent to perform acts that are reasonably necessary to accomplish tasks.

Right of Reimbursement

The legal right to be repaid or compensated for expenses, losses, or liabilities incurred on behalf of another party or as a result of another's actions.

Preponderance of the Evidence

A standard of proof in civil cases, requiring that a party's evidence is more convincing than the opponent's evidence to win the case.