Discuss the limits of confidentiality, reasons for limits and who it pertains to. Include in your answer how to address limits of confidentiality as related to those legally incapable of consent.

What will be an ideal response?


A good answer will include:
a. Legal, institutional, or professional obligations that place limits on confidentiality
b. When psychologists are legally required to breach confidentiality, i.e. reporting child abuse
c. Consequence of such disclosure on clients and therapeutic relationship
d. Requirement to discuss limits of confidentiality with clients
e. Requirement for discuss includes those not able to give consent

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The task model is mostly passive in what it attempts to do. (pp. 51-59)

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Counseling

Elementary school counseling is unique in its emphasis on ____________

A. remediation B. discipline C. prevention D. parents

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In most groups, group rules should be gone over very early in the first session, then at the beginning of each subsequent session to insure compliance

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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