​The Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the American

question 10

Multiple Choice

​The Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the American Counseling Association indicate that the ultimate responsibility for appropriate use of an instrument rests with:

• A)​the publisher of the instrument.
• B)​the clinician.
• C)the academic training program of clinician.
• D)all of the above share equally in the responsibility.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The fundamental attribution error is a cognitive bias where people disproportionately attribute others' actions to their personality or disposition rather than situational factors.

Actor/Observer Bias

The tendency to attribute one's own actions to external causes while attributing others' actions to their internal characteristics.

Ingroup/Outgroup Bias

The tendency to favor members of one's own group (the ingroup) over those from different groups (outgroup), often leading to prejudice and discrimination.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that influences behavior in a way that makes the belief become true.