Counselors who function according to mandatory ethics a. would favor judging the actions of counselors based on the circumstances, rather than on strict rules. b. believe that their duty is to comply with basic “must” and “must not” statements in codes of ethics, and nothing more. c. believe counselors should determine what is ethical based on the specific situations in which they find themselves. d. believe that employers should require specific behaviors of counselors they hire. e. would favor ethical standards that use the word “should,” instead of the word “must”.

A. believe that their duty is to comply with basic "MUST" and "MUST NOT" statements in codes of ethics, and nothing more

Explanation:

Counselors often looked upon as someone that can provide 'guidance' from the people who are psychologically unstable and feel uncertain in their life.

Since what they do is technically just an advice, there is no definite guidelines on the things that they should say for each problems. Because of this, they are required to give advice on mandatory ethics.

This give them the flexibility in their advice as long as their comply with basic "MUST" and "MUST NOT" statements in codes of ethics, and nothing more

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