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The Ethical Considerations in Humanistic Psychology

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Which of the following is a core ethical principle in humanistic psychology?

  1. Autonomy

  2. Nonmaleficence

  3. Beneficence

  4. Justice

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Autonomy is the principle that individuals have the right to make their own choices and decisions, even if those choices are not in their best interests.

What is the primary goal of humanistic psychology?

  1. To help people achieve self-actualization

  2. To reduce psychological distress

  3. To change people's behavior

  4. To improve people's social skills

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Self-actualization is the process of realizing one's full potential and becoming the best that one can be.

Which of the following is a common ethical dilemma in humanistic psychology?

  1. The conflict between autonomy and beneficence

  2. The conflict between confidentiality and the duty to warn

  3. The conflict between personal values and professional responsibilities

  4. The conflict between the need for informed consent and the desire to protect the client

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The conflict between autonomy and beneficence arises when a therapist believes that a client's decision is not in their best interests.

How can humanistic psychologists balance the need for autonomy with the need to protect clients from harm?

  1. By providing clients with accurate information about the risks and benefits of treatment

  2. By helping clients to develop the skills they need to make informed decisions

  3. By respecting clients' right to make their own choices, even if those choices are not in their best interests

  4. By all of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Humanistic psychologists can balance the need for autonomy with the need to protect clients from harm by providing clients with accurate information, helping them to develop decision-making skills, and respecting their right to make their own choices.

What is the ethical principle of nonmaleficence?

  1. The principle that therapists should do no harm to their clients

  2. The principle that therapists should always act in the best interests of their clients

  3. The principle that therapists should respect their clients' autonomy

  4. The principle that therapists should maintain confidentiality

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of nonmaleficence is the principle that therapists should do no harm to their clients.

What is the ethical principle of beneficence?

  1. The principle that therapists should do no harm to their clients

  2. The principle that therapists should always act in the best interests of their clients

  3. The principle that therapists should respect their clients' autonomy

  4. The principle that therapists should maintain confidentiality

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The principle of beneficence is the principle that therapists should always act in the best interests of their clients.

What is the ethical principle of justice?

  1. The principle that therapists should do no harm to their clients

  2. The principle that therapists should always act in the best interests of their clients

  3. The principle that therapists should respect their clients' autonomy

  4. The principle that therapists should treat all clients equally

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of justice is the principle that therapists should treat all clients equally.

What is the ethical principle of confidentiality?

  1. The principle that therapists should do no harm to their clients

  2. The principle that therapists should always act in the best interests of their clients

  3. The principle that therapists should respect their clients' autonomy

  4. The principle that therapists should keep all client information confidential

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of confidentiality is the principle that therapists should keep all client information confidential.

What are some of the challenges that humanistic psychologists face in applying ethical principles to their work?

  1. The conflict between autonomy and beneficence

  2. The conflict between confidentiality and the duty to warn

  3. The conflict between personal values and professional responsibilities

  4. The conflict between the need for informed consent and the desire to protect the client

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Humanistic psychologists face a number of challenges in applying ethical principles to their work, including the conflict between autonomy and beneficence, the conflict between confidentiality and the duty to warn, the conflict between personal values and professional responsibilities, and the conflict between the need for informed consent and the desire to protect the client.

How can humanistic psychologists overcome the challenges they face in applying ethical principles to their work?

  1. By seeking consultation from other professionals

  2. By staying up-to-date on the latest ethical guidelines

  3. By reflecting on their own values and biases

  4. By all of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Humanistic psychologists can overcome the challenges they face in applying ethical principles to their work by seeking consultation from other professionals, staying up-to-date on the latest ethical guidelines, and reflecting on their own values and biases.

What are some of the ethical issues that humanistic psychologists should be aware of when working with clients from diverse backgrounds?

  1. The importance of cultural sensitivity

  2. The need to avoid stereotyping and discrimination

  3. The importance of respecting clients' religious and spiritual beliefs

  4. The need to be aware of the power dynamics that exist between therapist and client

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Humanistic psychologists should be aware of a number of ethical issues when working with clients from diverse backgrounds, including the importance of cultural sensitivity, the need to avoid stereotyping and discrimination, the importance of respecting clients' religious and spiritual beliefs, and the need to be aware of the power dynamics that exist between therapist and client.

How can humanistic psychologists create a safe and supportive environment for clients from diverse backgrounds?

  1. By being culturally sensitive

  2. By avoiding stereotyping and discrimination

  3. By respecting clients' religious and spiritual beliefs

  4. By being aware of the power dynamics that exist between therapist and client

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Humanistic psychologists can create a safe and supportive environment for clients from diverse backgrounds by being culturally sensitive, avoiding stereotyping and discrimination, respecting clients' religious and spiritual beliefs, and being aware of the power dynamics that exist between therapist and client.

What are some of the ethical issues that humanistic psychologists should be aware of when conducting research?

  1. The importance of obtaining informed consent

  2. The need to protect participants from harm

  3. The importance of maintaining confidentiality

  4. The need to be aware of the power dynamics that exist between researcher and participant

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Humanistic psychologists should be aware of a number of ethical issues when conducting research, including the importance of obtaining informed consent, the need to protect participants from harm, the importance of maintaining confidentiality, and the need to be aware of the power dynamics that exist between researcher and participant.

How can humanistic psychologists conduct research in a way that is ethical and respectful of participants?

  1. By obtaining informed consent

  2. By protecting participants from harm

  3. By maintaining confidentiality

  4. By being aware of the power dynamics that exist between researcher and participant

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Humanistic psychologists can conduct research in a way that is ethical and respectful of participants by obtaining informed consent, protecting participants from harm, maintaining confidentiality, and being aware of the power dynamics that exist between researcher and participant.

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