Deck 12: Ethics and Ethical Dilemmas in Practice With Organizations and Communities

Question 1

Within the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UNDR), political and civil rights are often referred to as:

A) Positive freedoms
B) Individual rights
C) Human rights
D) Negative freedoms

Answer 1

D

Question 2

All of the following are true regarding supervision and consultation except :

A) Consultation is usually time-limited and addresses a specific matter
B) Supervision is a major component of social work practice
C) Supervision's importance is recognized by the NASW Code of Ethics
D) Consultation always involves designated authority over the workers

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics standard of "Social workers' ethical responsibilities to the social work profession" includes which of the following subcategories:

A) Billing
B) Public emergencies
C) Informed consent
D) Evaluation and research

Answer 3

D

Question 4

All of the following are core values in the NASW Code of Ethics except:

A) Social justice
B) Economic justice
C) Dignity and worth of the person
D) Service

Question 5

According to the NASW Code of Ethics ' standards, all of the following are accurate regarding termination of services except :

A) Termination of service should occur when the professional relationship is no longer necessary
B) Termination should be discussed in advance
C) Withdrawing services abruptly should be avoided
D) Clients can never be terminated for failing to pay an overdue balance

Question 6

The National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics standard of "Social workers' ethical responsibilities to clients" includes which of the following subcategories:

A) Social welfare
B) Client transfer
C) Termination of services
D) Unethical conduct of colleagues

Question 7

The National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics standard of "Social workers' ethical responsibilities to colleagues" includes which of the following subcategories:

A) Social welfare
B) Client transfer
C) Termination of services
D) Unethical conduct of colleagues

Question 8

The National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics standard of "Social workers' ethical responsibilities in practice settings" includes which of the following subcategories:

A) Billing
B) Public emergencies
C) Informed consent
D) Evaluation and research

Question 9

The National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics standard of "Social workers' ethical responsibilities as professionals" includes which of the following subcategories:

A) Performance evaluation
B) Interdisciplinary collaboration
C) Dishonesty, fraud, deception
D) Social and political action

Question 10

Which of the following areas is (are) included in the NASW Code of Ethics standard of the "Social workers' ethical responsibilities to the broader society":

A) Discrimination
B) Consultation
C) Social and political action
D) Evaluation and research

Question 11

falls under both the "Social workers' ethical responsibilities to clients" standard as well as the "Social workers' ethical responsibilities as professionals" standard of the NASW Code of Ethics .

A) Competence
B) Supervision and consultation
C) Education and training
D) Sexual harassment

Question 12

Regarding personal values, which of the following is true:

A) We all have a right to our personal values
B) Personal values involve what we designate as right and correct
C) Personal values are one of the core values identified in the NASW Code of Ethics
D) Personal values are less of an issue in macro practice than in either micro or mezzo practice

Question 13

In a study of NASW members, ___________ percent stated that workers do not have the skill to assist clients in religious and spiritual matters.

A) 25
B) 45
C) 65
D) 85

Question 14

According to NASW Code of Ethics :

A) Social workers should always keep information confidential
B) Sexual activities between supervisors and supervisees is prohibited
C) Clients cannot be terminated for failing to pay an overdue balance
D) Client records should be destroyed after services are terminated to protect the client's privacy

Question 15

The National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics standard of "Social workers' ethical responsibilities to clients" includes which of the following subcategories:

A) Billing
B) Public emergencies
C) Informed consent
D) Evaluation and research

Question 16

A social worker placed an anti-abortion bumper sticker on her car and then made home visits to pregnant teenagers struggling with what to do about their pregnancy. This is a violation of the______section of the NASW Code of Ethics .

A) Self-determination
B) Respect
C) Competence
D) Private conduct

Question 17

NASW's _____________  is devoted to raising funds and providing support for political candidates who are sympathetic to social work issues.

A) PUCK
B) VOTE
C) PACE
D) VISTA

Question 18

The National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics standard of "Social workers' ethical responsibilities to the broader society" includes which of the following subcategories:

A) Social welfare
B) Client transfer
C) Termination of services
D) Unethical conduct of colleagues

Question 19

The National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics standard of "Social workers' ethical responsibilities in practice settings" includes which of the following subcategories:

A) Performance evaluation
B) Interdisciplinary collaboration
C) Dishonesty, fraud, deception
D) Social and political action

Question 20

Which of the following areas of behavior are listed in the NASW Code of Ethics standard of the "Social workers' ethical responsibilities as professionals":

A) Discrimination
B) Client transfer
C) Conflicts of interest
D) Impairment of colleagues

Question 21

Ethics are concerned with what is good and desirable while values deal with what is right and correct.

Question 22

Acknowledging Credit" is a subheading under the " Social workers' ethical responsibilities to clients" section in the National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics .

Question 23

Principle 3 of Loewenberg and Dolgoff's "Ethical Principles Screen" is:

A) Autonomy
B) Life
C) Least harm
D) Equality

Question 24

Principle 1 of Loewenberg and Dolgoff's "Ethical Principles Screen" is:

A) Autonomy
B) Life
C) Least harm
D) Equality

Question 25

According to Reamer's Guide to Ethical Decision-making, if a client tells his social worker that he committed an armed robbery for which another person has been incarcerated, the social worker, according to______principle, should report the confession despite breaking confidentiality with her client.

A) One person's right to self-determination supersedes that same person's right to well-being
B) One person's right to well-being supersedes another person's right to self-determination
C) Rules about basic survival supersede rules governing lesser actions

Question 26

Principle 2 of Loewenberg and Dolgoff's "Ethical Principles Screen" is:

A) Autonomy
B) Life
C) Least harm
D) Equality

Question 27

An agency administrator awards a bid for new office computers to a company that promises to provide him with a new 52" television set for his home. This is a violation of in the National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics .

A) Payment for services
B) Conflict of interest
C) Billing
D) Labor-management disputes

Question 28

According to Reamer, all of the following variables are often considered when trying to make the right distribution of scarce resources except :

A) Equality
B) Need
C) Compensation
D) Least harm

Question 29

According to Reamer's Guide to Ethical Decision-making:

A) Rules about basic survival supersede rules governing lesser acts
B) One person's right to well-being supersedes that same person's right to self-determination
C) Adherence to rules you have agreed to support supersedes people's right to well-being
D) One person's right to self-determination supersedes another person's right to well-being

Question 30

Principle 6 of Loewenberg and Dolgoff's "Ethical Principles Screen" is:

A) Privacy
B) Quality of life
C) Truthfulness
D) Least harm

Question 31

Appropriate physical contact is permitted between a worker and a client as long as the worker sets clear boundaries for such contact.

Question 32

When faced with an ethical dilemma, the step after recognizing the problem is:

A) Investigating the variables involved
B) Getting feedback from others
C) Evaluating the dilemma
D) Identifying and thinking about possible alternatives

Question 33

recognizes the rights and needs of clients to be free to make their own choices and decisions.

A) Self-aggrandizement
B) Second amendment of the U.S. Constitution
C) Self-determination
D) Individual constancy

Question 34

Clients' rights to make their own decisions, identify their own needs, and choose the most appropriate option when faced with possible courses of action is called social affirmation.

Question 35

_________ is defined by Pedersen as the perspective characterized by defining reality according to one set of cultural assumptions, insensitivity to cultural variations, irrational adherence to one's own beliefs as being the only right ones, and an overly simplified view of both reality and problem resolution.

A) Cultural pluralism
B) Cultural encapsulation
C) Uniculturality
D) Individualistic culture

Question 36

Principle 4 of Loewenberg and Dolgoff's "Ethical Principles Screen" is:

A) Autonomy
B) Life
C) Least harm
D) Equality

Question 37

Principle 7 of Loewenberg and Dolgoff's "Ethical Principles Screen" is:

A) Privacy
B) Quality of life
C) Truthfulness
D) Least harm

Question 38

All of the following were cited in the text as recommendations to consider if you are thinking about "blowing the whistle" except :

A) Establish a clearly defined plan of action
B) Do not follow the usual chain of command
C) Know what your rights are
D) Be prepared for the consequences

Question 39

Termination of services should be discussed with the client just prior to the termination date to lessen the anxiety of the client.

Question 40

________ responsibility means that you are responsible for those actions you choose not to take.

A) Preventive
B) Abstained
C) Negative
D) Zero

Question 41

Currently all states mandate a certain number of continuing education hours prior to relicensing social workers.

Question 42

According to Corey, Corey, and Callanan, the first step in confronting a potential ethical dilemma is to investigate the variables.

Question 43

According to Reamer's Guide to Ethical Decision-making, preventing harm and fulfilling basic needs supersedes withholding your own property.

Question 44

CARE is an international organization dedicated to eradicating AIDS.

Question 45

It is difficult to combat stereotypes and prejudices if you believe that you're not supposed to have any in the first place.

Question 46

Ethical dilemmas always involve values.

Question 47

The NASW Code of Ethics is very specific regarding how religious and spiritual issues are to be handled in generalist practice.

Question 48

"Social and Political Action" is a subheading under the " Social workers' ethical responsibilities to the broader society" section in the National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics .

Question 49

A social worker is not required to tell research participants how the findings will be used.

Question 50

Human rights involve the premise that all people are entitled to basic rights and treatment.

Question 51

According to Reamer's Guide to Ethical Decision-making, one person's right to self-determination supersedes another person's right to well-being.

Question 52

Ethical relativism assumes that moral laws exist to govern ethical decision-making in virtually any situation.

Question 53

A social worker boasting of membership in the Ku Klux Klan is displaying a personal value and, therefore, not in opposition to the NASW Code of Ethics .

Question 54

Ethical relativism emphasizes results versus principles.

Question 55

It is inappropriate to suggest religious or spiritual aspects when helping clients if they are not open to these approaches.

Question 56

Consultation always involves designated authority over the workers.

Question 57

Social workers should never participate in any research or evaluation absent the consent of the participants.

Question 58

According to Reamer's Guide to Ethical Decision-making, one person's right to well-being supersedes that same person's right to self-determination.

Question 59

The General Assembly of the United Nations adopted a Universal Declaration of Human Rights in response to the atrocities in Somalia.

Question 60

The National Association of Social Workers' organization devoted to raising funds and providing support for political candidates who are sympathetic to social work issues is called the Political Organization for Public Officials.

Question 61

According to Loewenberg and Dolgoff's Ethical Principles Screen, Equality takes precedence over Least Harm.

Question 62

Cite Cournoyer's five dimensions of ethical decision-making.

Question 63

According to Loewenberg and Dolgoff's Ethical Principles Screen, Least Harm takes precedence over Autonomy.

Question 64

What are the three areas of rights within the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? What are positive and negative freedoms?

Question 65

Explain ETHICS for U and how it correlates to Dolgoff, Loewenberg, and Harrington's Ethical Principles Screen.

Question 66

The NASW Code of Ethics adheres to absolute confidentiality.

Question 67

Stigmatization means identifying or describing someone or something in disgraceful, contemptuous, or reproachful terms.

Question 68

Cultural encapsulation can be avoided in agencies when individualism is presumed to be more appropriate in all settings than a collectivist perspective.

Question 69

According to Loewenberg and Dolgoff's Ethical Principles Screen, Truthfulness takes precedence over Privacy.

Question 70

Compare and contrast ethical absolutism and ethical relativism.

Question 71

Cooperation refers to eliminating opposition to a cause, plan, or organization by assimilating opponents into the group favoring that cause, plan, or organization.

Question 72

"Whistle-stopping" is the act of informing on another or making public an individual's or organization's corrupt, wrong, illegal, inefficient, or hazardous behavior.

Question 73

What are the three suggestions in the text for applying ethical principles in multicultural contexts?

Question 74

Stigmatizing the opponent is almost always a good tactic in confrontational situations.

Question 75

According to Loewenberg and Dolgoff's Ethical Principles Screen, Privacy takes precedence over Least Harm.