Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Ethical

question 143

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the ethical principles established by the APA and the ABT?

• A) Therapists have a right to maintain personal biases regarding moral issues,as well as persuade their clients to change their beliefs accordingly.
• B) Under no circumstances should a client-therapist romance be initiated.
• C) If a problem is beyond one's expertise,the therapist must refer the client to another therapist.
• D) Therapists must inform authorities if a client makes a serious threat against his or her family members.

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