Which of the Following Therapists Is Behaving in a Way

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following therapists is behaving in a way that is consistent with psychology's ethical standard of confidentiality?

• A) Dr. Novak called the Department of Social Services to report her client, who admitted during their session together that she was abusing her nine-year-old daughter.
• B) Dr. Jones describes detailed case histories of former clients to his psychology class without disguising their characteristics.
• C) Dr. Smith-Nguyen discusses a client with his wife to get her advice.
• D) Dr. Polanski told two of his colleagues that he was treating a local television news anchor for major depression, but didn't name her.

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