Which document provides guidance on a wide range of counseling dilemmas?

• A. The ACA Code of Ethics provides guidance on a wide range of counseling dilemmas.
• B. The DSM-5-TR provides guidance on clinical diagnoses.
• C. The APA Ethics Code governs psychologists professionally.
• D. The Universal Medical Ethics Code addresses clinical care.

Answer: (A)

Ethics codes guide counseling practice across a wide range of situations. The ACA Code of Ethics is the standard reference for counselors, providing guidance on many common and complex ethical dilemmas you’ll encounter, from confidentiality and informed consent to boundaries, dual relationships, supervision, and cultural competence. This breadth makes it the best answer when the question asks for a document that covers a wide range of counseling dilemmas. By contrast, the DSM-5-TR is a diagnostic manual used to classify mental disorders, not to resolve ethical questions. The APA Ethics Code governs psychologists and reflects the standards for that profession, not counseling specifically. The Universal Medical Ethics Code would apply in medical contexts and isn’t the counselor’s primary ethics resource.