Which of the Following Is True About Confidentiality

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about confidentiality?

• A)Confidentiality is a higher principle than the power of law.
• B)More than half of clients leave treatment when they find out that their therapist broke confidentiality to make a mandated child abuse report.
• C)Confidentiality as an ethical principle is based on an oversimplified practice model that includes only the social worker and the client.
• D)The NASW Code of Ethics requires that social workers maintain absolute confidentiality.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Process

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses, including aspects such as perception, memory, and judgment.

Overgeneralizations

A cognitive bias involving broad conclusions or rules based on a single event or piece of evidence.

Arrogant

Exhibiting an inflated sense of one's own importance, often accompanied by a disdainful view towards others.

Competent

Possessing the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to perform a task effectively.