Which of the following is the best definition for laws?
a. Laws are often about what you want to do and do not want to do.
b. If a law conflicts with an element of an ethical code, the therapist must abide by the ethical code.
c. Laws are either set by the local, state, or federal government in the form of legislation establishing specific responsibilities for professionals.
d. Laws define in detail the expectations of family therapists and provide specific guidance on every possible scenario a therapist will encounter.
ANS: C
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