Question 1

A value can BEST be defined as:&#10;A) a society's system of beliefs, principles, and traditions that guide behaviors and practices&#10;B) a system of moral principles and perceptions about right versus wrong&#10;C) customs considered desirable by a culture&#10;D) the National Association of Social Worker's Code of Ethics

Accepted Answer

Values are a society's system of beliefs, principles, and traditions that guide behaviors and practices.

Question 2

The BEST definition of ethics is:&#10;A) a society's system of beliefs, principles, and traditions that guide behaviors and practices&#10;B) the National Association of Social Worker's Code of Ethics&#10;C) customs considered desirable by a culture&#10;D) a system of moral principles and perceptions about right versus wrong

Accepted Answer

Ethics refers to a set of moral principles and values that govern individual or collective behavior, allowing individuals to make judgments about what is right and what is wrong. It guides professionals in making decisions based on moral considerations, social responsibility, and legal obligations. It promotes integrity, honesty, and respect for others, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or social status. Thus, option D is the best definition of ethics.

Question 3

Value conflicts occur when:&#10;A) the social worker's value system comes in conflict with the duties of the employer&#10;B) the social worker doesn't understand an ethical standard&#10;C) the social worker must choose between two conflicting ethical standards&#10;D) the social worker's values clash with a client, agency, coworker, or society

Accepted Answer

Value conflicts occur when the social worker's values clash with a client, agency, coworker, or society. This happens when there is a clash between the social worker's personal values and the professional values that they are supposed to uphold, or when there is a conflict between two or more professional values. The social worker must resolve these conflicts in an ethical and professional manner.

Question 4

Catholic Social Services has established an explicit policy which states that under no circumstances are professional staff permitted to address or refer clients for an abortion. A non-Catholic and pro-choice social worker is hired at Catholic Social Services. On the first day of employment, the social worker is assigned to a client who appears to want to consider an abortion. Which of the following BEST describes this situation?

A) ethical situation
B) value conflict
C) religious conflict
D) policy conflict

Accepted Answer

This situation best describes a value conflict because the social worker's personal pro-choice values conflict with the explicit policy of Catholic Social Services, which is against abortion.

Question 5

Value clarification is the process of exploring&#10;A) a client's intent to commit crimes against society&#10;B) society's discriminative values that are systematically directed to all populations of risk&#10;C) one's own values and comparing them to others&#10;D) the subconscious motives of a client whose culture is quite different from the social worker

Accepted Answer

Value clarification is a process of exploring and understanding one's own values, beliefs, and attitudes towards certain ethical issues or situations, and comparing them to others to achieve a better understanding of oneself and others. It is commonly used in social work and counseling to help clients clarify their own values and make better-informed decisions. Options A, B, and D are irrelevant or incorrect in the context of value clarification.

Question 6

By definition, a code of ethics is:&#10;A) a document established over time on the basis of case law and the outcomes of various malpractice lawsuits&#10;B) a document that provides specific guidelines for appropriate and expected professional behavior&#10;C) one's own value system&#10;D) an internal process hidden deep within the subconscious of every human being

Accepted Answer

A code of ethics is a document that outlines specific guidelines for appropriate and expected professional behavior. It is typically developed by professional organizations to ensure that members uphold certain standards and values in their work. It is not based on case law or outcomes of malpractice lawsuits, nor is it solely one's own personal value system or a hidden internal process.

Question 7

A key to establishing a trusting relationship is for the social worker to respect the client's&#10;A) confidentiality&#10;B) defense mechanisms&#10;C) parents and family&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Respecting the client's confidentiality is essential in establishing trust. It shows that the social worker values the client's privacy and will not disclose any information without their consent, which can make the client feel more comfortable sharing personal information. While respecting defense mechanisms and parents and family can also contribute to building trust, they are not the key factor in establishing a trusting relationship.

Question 8

What is included as a part of informed consent?&#10;A) the client or his or her guardian must give written permission&#10;B) the client must know what specific information is going to be shared and the reasons for sharing&#10;C) the client must know a time limit for when the information can be shared&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All three options are included in informed consent - the client or guardian must give written permission, the client must know what specific information is going to be shared and the reasons for sharing, and the client must know a time limit for when the information can be shared.

Question 9

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (better known as HIPAA) is designed to:&#10;A) detect child abuse&#10;B) oversee the proper usage of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders&#10;C) protect the rights of consumers of health related services&#10;D) monitor the use of health care

Accepted Answer

The main purpose of HIPAA is to protect the privacy and security of individuals receiving health care services. It establishes safeguards for protected health information and limits how this information can be used and disclosed by health care providers and insurers. Its goal is to empower consumers with control over their health information and provide them with greater access to it. Choices A, B, and D are not related to the purpose of HIPAA.

Question 10

Boundaries are difficult to delineate in social work practice because:&#10;A) when clients share private information, the relationship appears personal and intimate&#10;B) jurisdictional regulations always conflict with social work values and ethics&#10;C) the boundaries have no concrete definitions to identify when they exist&#10;D) there is always a conflict of interest that affects the role of the social worker

Accepted Answer

In social work practice, clients often share personal and intimate information, which can make it difficult to maintain professional boundaries. These blurred lines can make it harder for social workers to maintain an objective perspective and can create scenarios where ethical guidelines might be difficult to apply consistently.

Question 11

Which is an acceptable strategy to help decide if self-disclosure is an appropriate technique?&#10;A) knowing the agency's policies on the use of self-disclosure&#10;B) assessing the appropriateness, benefits, and cost of sharing such information&#10;C) consulting with colleagues and supervisors regarding the use of self-disclosure&#10;D) all of the above&#10;E) never; none of the above strategies are appropriate

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Question 12

What questions can the social worker ask oneself in the process of clarifying values?

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Question 13

Identify three of the six cores values of the social work profession.

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Question 14

A social worker MUST breach confidentiality under which two conditions?

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Deck 5: Values and Ethics in Social Work Practice