Many Psychologists Consider It Ethical to Inform Clients Before Therapy

question 59

Multiple Choice

Many psychologists consider it ethical to inform clients before therapy or counseling begins that they can be required to divulge information from the counseling session especially in cases involving

• A) child abuse.
• B) plans for divorce.
• C) repressed memories.
• D) tax evasion.

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Definitions:

Financial Compensation

Payment provided to individuals or groups as restitution for loss, injury, or suffering.

Laxatives

Substances that are used to stimulate bowel movements or increase the bulk of feces, often used to treat constipation.

Anticoagulant Medication

Drugs used to prevent blood clot formation or to manage existing clots, reducing the risk of stroke and heart attack.

Factitious Disorder

A mental disorder in which a person acts as if they have a physical or mental illness when they are not really sick, often to gain attention or sympathy.