Chapter 2 Salvo Ethics

Question 1

Which action is part of the model for ethical decision making?

Accepted Answer

Identifying potential issues involved

Question 2

What characteristic differentiates friendships from therapeutic relationships?

Accepted Answer

Reciprocity

Question 3

What term means improper treatment that is intentional and deliberate?

Accepted Answer

Abuse

Question 4

Which concept means confidence to act in accordance with accepted social, ethical, or legal norms?

Accepted Answer

Trust

Question 5

Which term does Rogers use to help clients feel comfortable even if their feelings, thoughts, and beliefs are different?

Accepted Answer

Unconditional Positive regard

Question 6

Which type of boundary helps an individual identify own feelings and keep them separate from the feelings of others?

Accepted Answer

Emotional

Question 7

Which term means adherence to set values and obligations, and agreed-upon code of conduct?

Accepted Answer

Professionalism

Question 8

Which action is required of massage therapists who know first hand about sexual misconduct by another therapist?

Accepted Answer

Filing a report with the state licensing board

Question 9

What term describes a therapist’s revealing thoughts, feelings, and personal history to clients?

Accepted Answer

Self Disclosure

Question 10

Which concept is the desire to understand what another person is experiencing without mistaking it for own experience?

Accepted Answer

Empathy

Question 11

Which activity is an indication the client is sexualizing the massage?

Accepted Answer

Moving the pelvis repetitively

Question 12

Which example demonstrates a time boundary?

Accepted Answer

Starting and finishing a massage session promptly

Question 13

Which aspect of cultural competency involves self-exploration of one’s own cultural and professional background?

Accepted Answer

Awareness

Question 14

Which term describes the unconscious transfer of emotions with a person in the clients life onto the therapists?

Accepted Answer

Transference

Question 15

What is the term for the imbalance of authority in the therapeutic relationship with clients in the vulnerable position?

Accepted Answer

Power differential

Question 16

Which aspect of ethics obligates professionals to act in ways that benefit the well-being of others?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Question 17

Which example shows a common scenario involving a financial conflict of interest for massage therapists?

Accepted Answer

Selling products to clients

Question 18

The therapeutic relationship is a professional one that exists to meet the needs of whom?

Accepted Answer

Client

Question 19

Which term is defined the existence of multiple roles a therapist and a client?

Accepted Answer

Dual Relationships

Question 20

Which example is a sign of counter-transference?

Accepted Answer

Becoming angry when the client cancels an appointment

Question 21

Which term can be defined as sexual interaction between someone in an authoritative role and a subordinate?

Accepted Answer

Misconduct

Question 22

Which concept allows application of professional knowledge and clinical expertise to help clients achieve their goal?

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic Relationship

Question 23

Under which circumstance can massage therapists legally breach confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Records are subpoenaed by a court order

Question 24

Which example demonstrates a way a massage therapist can decrease the risk of sexual misconduct?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding terms of endearment, such as “honey” or “sweetie”

Question 25

Which type of sexual misconduct consists of verbal hostility, threats, and jokes?

Accepted Answer

Harrassment

Chapter 2 Salvo Ethics

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Chapter 2 Salvo Ethics

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