Which of the following is NOT a part of the ethical standards in psychotherapy?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Assurance of successful outcome of therapy
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Informed consent → Yes, this is an ethical standard. Clients must know about the nature and process of therapy.
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Confidentiality → Yes, maintaining privacy of client information is a key ethical principle.
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Integrity of the professional-client relationship → Yes, honesty, respect, and boundaries must be maintained.
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Assurance of successful outcome of therapy → Not correct. A therapist cannot ethically guarantee success, since outcomes vary.