School Counselors and Ethical Standards Quiz

Which organization supports school counselors and sets ethical standards for them?

• National Education Association (NEA)

• American School Counselor Association (ASCA)

• American Psychological Association (APA)

• National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

Answer explanation

The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) supports school counselors and sets ethical standards for them.

What is one of the rights of all students according to the ASCA Ethical Standards?

• To receive free meals at school

• To be respected and treated with dignity

• To have access to extracurricular activities

• To choose their own teachers

Answer explanation

According to the ASCA Ethical Standards, one of the rights of all students is to be respected and treated with dignity.

What is the ASCA's view on the role of school counselors in terms of leadership?

• School counselors should avoid leadership roles

• School counselors should demonstrate leadership and professionalism

• School counselors should focus only on academic counseling

• School counselors should delegate leadership roles to teachers

Answer explanation

School counselors should demonstrate leadership and professionalism

Which of the following is a guideline for school counselors to avoid conflicts of interest?

• Promote their own products and services.

• Avoid self-promotion that would benefit them personally or financially.

• Accept gifts from students and parents.

• Provide direct discipline to students.

Answer explanation

The correct guideline for school counselors to avoid conflicts of interest is to avoid self-promotion that would benefit them personally or financially.

What should school counselors do to avoid inappropriate roles and relationships?

• Provide direct discipline to students.

• Avoid providing direct discipline, teaching courses that involve grading students, and accepting administrative duties in the absence of an administrator.

• Accept gifts from students and parents.

• Promote their own products and services.

Answer explanation

To avoid inappropriate roles and relationships, school counselors should avoid providing direct discipline, teaching courses that involve grading students, and accepting administrative duties in the absence of an administrator.

What should school counselors do when a student discloses a perpetrated or perceived threat to another person's physical or mental well-being?

• Ignore the threat

• Report to administration and/or appropriate authorities

• Handle the situation themselves

• Notify only the parents/guardians

Answer explanation

Report to administration and/or appropriate authorities is the correct choice to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals involved.

What should school counselors promote regarding technological applications?

• The benefits and limitations

• The cost and availability

• The speed and efficiency

• The design and development

Answer explanation

School counselors should promote the benefits and limitations of technological applications to students.

What should school counselors respect when providing services to students?

• The importance of parents/guardians

• The students’ academic performance only

• The school’s budget constraints

• The teachers’ opinions

Answer explanation

School counselors should respect the importance of parents/guardians when providing services to students.

What should school counselor directors/administrators/supervisors help supervisees select based on identified needs?

• Appropriate professional development

• School lunch menus

• School sports events

• School holiday schedules

Answer explanation

School counselor directors/administrators/supervisors should help supervisees select appropriate professional development based on identified needs.

What should practicum/internship site supervisors have to provide school counseling supervision?

• Education and training

• Experience in teaching

• Experience in school administration

• Experience in school sports

Answer explanation

The practicum/internship site supervisors should have education and training to provide school counseling supervision, making this the correct choice.