Question 1

Which are two necessary components of moral reasoning?&#10;A) relative thinking and an orientation to moral principle&#10;B) correctional thinking and an orientation to moral principle&#10;C) professional thinking and an orientation to moral principle&#10;D) rational thinking and an orientation to moral principle

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The two necessary components of moral reasoning are rational thinking and an orientation to moral principle. Moral reasoning involves analyzing moral issues and making moral judgments based on logical reasoning and principles of right and wrong. Therefore, rational thinking is an essential component of moral reasoning. Additionally, an orientation to moral principles, or a set of ethical values and beliefs, provides a framework for making moral decisions and judgments.

Question 2

A code of ethics includes all but&#10;A) the goals of the profession&#10;B) guidance for professional behavior&#10;C) contributions to a professional identity&#10;D) instructions for all ethical dilemmas

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A code of ethics provides guidance and standards of behavior for professionals but cannot provide specific instructions for every ethical dilemma that may arise. Instead, it offers principles and values to help professionals navigate difficult situations and make ethical decisions. The other options (A, B, C) are all elements commonly found in a code of ethics.

Question 3

Discuss the types of confidentiality and provide examples of each.

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Question 4

The common ground between responsibility and competence is&#10;A) a pledge of confidentiality&#10;B) a professional development plan&#10;C) an ethical decision-making model&#10;D) the commitment to serve the client

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Responsibility and competence both involve a commitment to serving the client to the best of one's ability. Competence requires possessing the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively serve the client, while responsibility involves a willingness to act in the client's best interests and be accountable for one's actions. Therefore, the common ground between responsibility and competence is the commitment to serve the client.

Question 5

Explain the concepts of competence and responsibility.

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Question 6

Statements in codes of ethics about academic training and supervised experience refer to&#10;A) responsibility&#10;B) competence&#10;C) informed consent&#10;D) privileged communication

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Statements in codes of ethics about academic training and supervised experience refer to the ethical mandate of competence. Codes of ethics expect that professionals will remain competent in their area of practice, which includes completing appropriate academic training and supervised experience.

Question 7

The worker's assurance that information the client divulges will remain between the two of them reflects a commitment to&#10;A) friendship&#10;B) confidentiality&#10;C) service&#10;D) competence

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The worker's assurance to maintain confidentiality indicates their commitment to respecting and safeguarding the client's privacy and confidentiality, which is an ethical and professional responsibility in many fields, including healthcare, counseling, and legal services. Friendship, service, and competence are also relevant aspects of professional conduct, but they do not directly correspond to the worker's assurance of confidentiality.

Question 8

Tarasoff vs Regents of the University of California underscores the responsibility of the helping professional to&#10;A) warn the client of danger&#10;B) warn the client of eligibility problems&#10;C) warn others of client's intended harm&#10;D) warn others of client's multiple needs

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Tarasoff vs Regents of the University of California holds that a therapist has a duty to warn a third party if a client poses a serious threat of harm. It is the responsibility of the therapist to recognize when the client may be a danger to others and to take reasonable steps to protect potential victims. The therapist should inform the police, the potential victim, or anyone else who is in a position to prevent the harm.

Question 9

To think through issues of confidentiality,the beginning human service professional can use all EXCEPT&#10;A) client code of ethics&#10;B) laws of state&#10;C) professional code of ethics&#10;D) agency guidelines

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The client code of ethics may not provide enough guidance on legal and professional obligations related to confidentiality. Therefore, relying solely on the client code of ethics may not be sufficient for a beginning human service professional to think through issues of confidentiality. It is important to also consider laws of the state, professional code of ethics, and agency guidelines.

Question 10

The informal sharing of information that occurs in an agency or organizational setting among co-workers or treatment team members and supervisors is referred to as&#10;A) coincidental confidentiality&#10;B) relative confidentiality&#10;C) relaxed confidentiality&#10;D) ethical confidentiality

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Relative confidentiality refers to the informal sharing of information among co-workers or treatment team members and supervisors within an agency or organizational setting. This concept acknowledges that while confidentiality is maintained, there is a need for certain information to be shared among professionals to ensure effective service delivery or supervision.

Question 11

What term refers to the client's right to know about helper qualifications,treatment procedures,costs of services,confidentiality and access to records?&#10;A) information strategies&#10;B) knowledge sharing&#10;C) informed consent&#10;D) ethical disclosure

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Question 12

Which of the following intervenes and overrides professional codes of ethics only when necessary to protect public health,safety,and welfare?&#10;A) law&#10;B) supervisor&#10;C) client&#10;D) philosophy

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Question 13

Professionals have responded to the dilemmas of service provisions by&#10;A) developing codes of ethics&#10;B) writing professional disclosure statements&#10;C) demanding the right of privileged communication&#10;D) introducing an ethical decision-making model

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Question 14

Identify some of the professional values emphasized in human service education and training.

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Question 15

Explain the steps involved in the ethical decision-making model.

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Question 16

Explain the importance of informed consent.

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Deck 9: Professional Concerns