Author Question: Monica, age 12, gives her therapist convincing evidence that she was sexually molested by her ... (Read 52 times)

robinn137 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Monica, age 12, gives her therapist convincing evidence that she was sexually molested by her stepfather from the time she was 8 until she was 11 . According to the principle of privileged communication, the therapist ____.

a. must divulge this information to the proper authorities
b. must have a conference with the stepfather
c. cannot divulge this information unless Monica waives confidentiality
d. cannot divulge this information under any circumstances

Question 2

Which statement about legal protection of therapists is accurate?

a. The therapist-client relationship is not given the same legal protection as the attorney-client relationship.
b. Not a single state in the United States has included the principle of client-privileged communication in its laws.
c. The therapist-client relationship has the same legal protection as the attorney-client relationship.
d. Psychiatric practices are regulated in only five states in the United States.