In the case of disclosing confidential information when working with an HIV-positive client, several writers state that the therapist has a duty to protect when the following condition exists:

a. the client is engaging in safe-sex with a committed partner.
b. clear and imminent danger must exist.
c. all potential victims must be warned, even if there have been multiple sexual partners over the years.
d. all persons who have exchanged needles with the client must be found and warned of possible danger.


b

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_____ forces include societal expectations regarding who is eligible to receive benefits

and what types of benefits are appropriate.

A. Economic B. Psycho/political C. Social D. Financial

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Confrontation always focuses on the negative aspects of the client's behavior

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A researcher who reveals his or her identity and goals to a population risks that people will alter their behaviors for the simple fact that they know they are being studied. This is called

A) ethical absolutism. B) researcher reactivity. C) ethical relativism. D) Hawthorne effect.

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Alcoholism

a. is a problem for the alcoholic and their family but is not considered a serious social problem. b. is basically a problem for young, poor, minority men. c. is like depression—it more often affects women. d. is a problem that reaches all ages and sociocultural and economic groups, with the majority (75%) of alcoholics being men.

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