Career Counseling QUIZ ANSWERS - CH 8

According to the NCDA Code of Ethics, what is the difference between "career planning services" and "career counseling"?

Career planning includes helping an individual with general occupation-related tasks such as strategies and networking, and involves basic exploration of needs/interests. In contrast, career counseling provides these career services in addition to forming a professional therapeutic relationship with the client during which deeper personal issues are also addressed.

Unfortunately, the counseling licensure law in Mississippi does not include the practice of career counseling.

TRUE

Good news! Mississippi does include career counseling in its definition of counseling/psychotherapy

It is illegal in all 50 states to practice professional counseling without a license.

TRUE

Your professors and your counselor preparation program are primarily responsible for making you competent as a future counselor.

FALSE

The promulgation of ethical standards is considered necessary in order for an occupation to be considered a profession.

TRUE

Whereas certification tends to set minimum standards for training, licensure requirements tend to exceed the minimum standards set by law.

FALSE

What is title protection?

Title protection refers to the law limiting the use of the professional title to individuals who have the license.

A person with no more than a GED can qualify for certification as a Global Career Development Facilitator.

TRUE

Title protection and the specific titles which are protected vary by state.

TRUE

What organization administers the Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) certification?

the GCDF certification is offered by the Center for Credentialing and Education

Whereas licensure is generally administered by state governmental agencies, certification is generally administered by professional associations.

TRUE

What is the primary difference between NCDA's requirements for Master Career Counselors (MCCs) and Master Career Development Professionals (MCDPs)?

The choice of obtaining one or the other - or both - certifications is therefore less dependent upon one's professional preparation and more reflective of one's professional experience and responsibilities. The MCC requires at least 3 years of experience as a career counselor but the MCDP certification does not require any career counseling experience. Instead, MCDPs can have experience in any work activities that are directly related to career development.

The National Board for Certified Counselors offers a certification called "National Certified Career Counselor."

FALSE

Whereas licensure is legally required of counselors, certifications are generally voluntary.

TRUE

Nonmaleficence

Above all, do no harm.

Fidelity

Honor your commitments and demonstrate loyalty to your clients.

Justice

Provide fair and equitable treatment of all clients, and do not discriminate in your treatment of any clients.

Autonomy

Respect your clients' rights to make their own decisions and avoid attempting to impose your values.

Beneficence

Strive to be as helpful as possible to all clients.

An ethical dilemma is one in which there is a clear best action but the counselor is unsure what it is, often due to a lack of knowledge.

FALSE

It is unethical for career counselors to routinely refuse to accept clients or to refer clients based upon the clients' age, culture, mental/physical disability, ethnicity, race, religion/spirituality, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/partnership status, language preference, or socioeconomic status.

TRUE