Which of the following statements is the best statement of ...

[ts19998]

Which of the following statements is the best statement of accepted ethical guidelines regarding counselor social or personal relationships with clients?
 
  a. Therapists are advised to avoid such dual relationships with clients.
  b. Friendships with clients always have positive benefits for the therapeutic relationship.
  c. Any form of relationship with a client always damages a therapeutic relationship.
  d. Such dual relationships are not only unprofessional and unethical, but illegal.

Question 2

Dual/multiple relationships are generally discouraged because:
 
  a. these relationships can entail a conflict of interest.
  b. such relationships always impair professional judgment.
  c. these is a danger of exploiting the client.
  d. all of the above
  e. (a) and (c) only

[macybarnes]

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

e