The Current Edition of the APA Ethical Code Includes Two

question 39

Multiple Choice

The current edition of the APA ethical code includes two distinct sections: ______ and ______.

• A) General Principles; Ethical Standards
• B) Research Standards; Practice Standards
• C) Assessment Code; Treatment Code
• D) Aspirational Goals; Enforceable Principles

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Definitions:

Therapeutic Alliance

The cooperative and collaborative relationship between a client and therapist, considered critical for effective therapy.

Carl Rogers

An influential American psychologist who founded the humanistic approach to psychology, emphasizing unconditional positive regard and self-actualization.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Countertransference

The emotional reactions of the therapist towards the patient's own background and issues, that can affect the therapeutic relationship and process.