Define professional boundaries, boundary crossings, and boundary violations. What effects do boundaries have on the therapeutic relationship?

1. What are at least two legal issues associated with clinical psychology? Provide an example of
a situation that could be legal but unethical. Explain your response.
2. What are at least two ethical issues associated with clinical psychology? Provide an example
of a situation that could be ethical but illegal. Explain your response.
3. Define professional boundaries, boundary crossings, and boundary violations. What effects
do boundaries have on the therapeutic relationship?
4. What are at least two cultural limitations associated with assessment and treatment? In your
response, discuss the use or misuse of assessment instruments, therapy techniques,
research results, or any other facet of clinical practice that could have potentially harmful,
culture-specific implications.