DrFrazier Serves on the Admissions Committee at a Local College,and

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Dr.Frazier serves on the admissions committee at a local college,and also sees clients in her outpatient private practice for psychotherapy.During an admissions meeting with her colleagues,Dr.Frazier notices that one of her clients from the practice has applied for the school program.Dr.Frazier is concerned that this person would be an irresponsible student and shares this opinion with the committee.What ethical principle has Dr.Frazier violated?

• A) She violated the client's confidentiality by revealing to her colleagues that the applicant is being seen in therapy.
• B) She disregarded the client's goal of being able to attend college.
• C) She violated confidentiality in sharing that the client was "irresponsible," but was within ethical guidelines in acknowledging the client's participation in therapy.
• D) Dr.Frazier did not violate any ethical standards.

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