Which of the Following Is True Regarding Ethical Decision Making

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding ethical decision making by clinical psychologists?

• A) Consulting with colleagues about ethically challenging situations is recommended, as long as client confidentiality is protected.
• B) Consulting with colleagues about ethically challenging situations is recommended, and because the information is being shared with other qualified professionals, the client's confidentiality need not be protected.
• C) Consulting with colleagues about ethically challenging situations is generally discouraged.
• D) none of the above

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