Awareness Assessment Ethics Section
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1. PAAC Ethics as described in the Standards of Ethical Conduct are _____________ for practitioners
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guidelines
laws
rules
requirements
2. An ethical PAAC coach is expected to honor the PAAC Standards of Ethical Conduct even if they conflict with state or federal regulations.
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True
False
3. Protecting the client’s interests should be the primary obligation for the PAAC coach in making decisions regarding the coaching relationship.
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True
False
4. Once a coach has been credentialed by PAAC, that coach is qualified to provide a diagnosis of ADHD if the client has not received one elsewhere.
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True
False
5. A PAAC coach should coach only those individuals who have received a diagnosis of ADHD.
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True
False
6. A PAAC coach must have knowledge and training about ADHD and where it may impact a person’s life.
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True
False
7. A PAAC coach may find it appropriate to refer a client to one or more medical professionals who are knowledgeable about ADHD for a consult regarding medication.
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True
False
8. If the coach believes the client may benefit from psychotherapy, which of the following actions is/are appropriate for the coach to take? (All that apply)
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communicate that impression to the client
refer the client to an appropriate professional
state that the client appears to be suffering from depression or anxiety
all of the above
9. If the client is seeing a mental health provider, it is recommended that the coach obtain permission to contact that provider in order that care may be appropriately coordinated.
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True
False
10. A PAAC coach who has nearly completed a new credential is permitted to describe him/herself in speech or printed materials as having that credential.
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True
False
11. The following is/are permitted exception(s) to the policy PAAC coaches must follow regarding protecting the privacy of their clients’ identity:
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they have written or recorded permission from the client to reveal their identity
they are required by law to reveal the identity of their client
they are discussing the case with their mentor coach
the client presents a serious danger to him/herself or others
12. The PAAC coach discusses issues of confidentiality with the client, including all limits to confidentiality, at the beginning of the coaching relationship.
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True
False
13. The PAAC coach has clear agreements with the client regarding services, fees, payments procedures, and policies regarding canceled or missed appointments, and honors those agreements.
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True
False
14. When coaching an individual who has not quite reached the legal age of consent, the PAAC coach should discuss with the minor and his/her parents access to information shared in coaching sessions with the goal of establishing a contract acceptable to all.
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True
False
15. PAAC coaches need to be cautious about entering into coaching relationships with individuals if they have had a previous professional or personal relationship with someone closely related to that prospective client.
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True
False
16. If the PAAC coach is involved in research projects, it is appropriate for the coach to encourage the client to participate for the benefit of the coaching partnership.
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True
False
17. If it becomes clear during a coaching relationship that the PAAC coach has a conflict of interest regarding the client, the coach may wait a reasonable time to see how things develop before disclosing that conflict to the client.
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True
False
18. When a PAAC coach enters into a relationship with a consultant or assistant, the PAAC ethics code does not in any way apply to those individuals.
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True
False
19. If the PAAC coach is compensated in any way for referring the client to another professional, the nature of that compensation needs to be disclosed to the client or client’s sponsor.
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True
False
20. If the PAAC coach has expertise in areas such as finance or social or political issues, it is appropriate for the coach to freely share their opinions and expertise with the client.
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True
False
21. If the PAAC coach needs a recorded coaching session to share with a mentor coach, it is permitted to record the session without asking the client’s permission since that will allow the session to be much more authentic.
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True
False
22. The Coaching Agreement should ask for the client’s consent to include the client’s name on the coach’s client log for purposes of earning or maintaining a coaching credential.
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True
False
23. A PAAC coach engaged in training student coaches must present and abide by the PAAC Code of Ethics.
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True
False
24. Someone who has a complaint against a PAAC coach may bring that complaint to the PAAC Ethics Committee.
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True
False
25. Any area of the coach’s life is subject to review under the PAAC Code of Ethics.
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True
False
26. When coaching an individual who has not reached the legal age of consent, the PAAC coach will
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use his/her judgment regarding how much to disclose to the parent/guardian
make full disclosure to the individual paying for the sessions
never disclose what goes on in a session. Privacy is paramount.
discuss with both the client and the parent/guardian the degree to which information will be shared
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