Therapist Factors

Question 1

What is ethical sensitivity?

Answer 1

Awareness of commonness/complexity/subtlety of dilemmas

Question 2

Explain how willingness to expend cognitive effort is a therapist factor

Answer 2

Ability to tolerate ambiguity vs. the need for closure

Question 3

How does adherence to guiding ethical principles affect MRs?

Answer 3

Adhering to principle of nonmaleficence (do no harm)
= refrain MORE from engaging in MR than one that adheres to principle of autonomy (emphasize client’s self-determination)

Question 4

What are the gender differences that contribute to therapist factors?

Answer 4

Men: more risk favorable, focus on issues of justice, engage in more MRs with clients
Women: focus on relationship issues

Question 5

Give an example of culture as a therapist factor

Answer 5

• possible clash/misunderstanding
• Personal space as polite/respectful (Viennese) VS cold/rejecting (USA)

Question 6

Give an example of theoretical orientation as a therapist factor

Answer 6

• Humanistic therapists = highest frequency of MRs
• Psychodynamic therapists = lower frequencies

Question 7

How do years of experience play a role as therapist factors?

Answer 7

Less than 10 years = see MR as less ethical than those with over 30 years