Question 1

The NASW Code of Ethics includes all of the following core values except :

Accepted Answer

A) social justice. 
B) ethical duty. 
C) integrity. 
D) importance of human relationships. 
A) social justice. 
B) ethical duty. 
C) integrity. 
D) importance of human relationships. B

Question 2

Explain the social workers' ethical responsibility to clients under the principle of conflict of interest.

Accepted Answer

In the social work context, a conflict of interest is a clash between the responsibilities of the professional role and the potential for personal gain. An example is a hospital social worker who encourages clients to purchase health insurance policies from her spouse, who is an insurance salesman. 
The Code of Ethics warns practitioners to be acutely aware and steer clear of any possible conflicts of interest that might obstruct professional judgment. The Code emphasizes that clients' best interests must be protected to the maximum extent possible. If these interests are jeopardized, termination of the worker-client relationship and appropriate referral elsewhere may be necessary.

Question 3

List the six categories of ethical standards in the NASW Code of Ethics.

Accepted Answer

The facet of the NASW Code of Ethics called the Ethical Standards is by far the most extensive. It encompasses 155 specific principles clustered under six major categories. These include social workers' ethical responsibilities to clients, to colleagues, in practice settings, as professionals, to the social work profession, and to the broader society.

Question 4

Explain the reasons why sexual relationships between social workers and clients are forbidden by the NASW Code of Ethics.

Accepted Answer

The Code of Ethics uses powerful languag

Question 5

When confronting an ethical dilemma, it's important to use ethical reasoning to determine the right thing to do. According to Strom-Gottfried, what are the six questions that help in making a decision?

Accepted Answer

Strom-Gottfried proposes a strategy of a

Question 6

An ongoing task for social workers is to identify their personal values and distinguish between those and their professional values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Integrity means having the necessary skills and abilities to work effectively with clients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How can you protect client confidentiality in this electronic age?

Accepted Answer

Some simple rules to protect client conf

Question 9

Networking is the establishment of communication and interpersonal interaction among people for the purposes of providing support, exchanging information, or achieving some designated goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Internationally, social work organizations are increasingly active in combating human rights violations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to the NASW Code of Ethics, which of the following is not part of a social worker's ethical responsibilities to clients?

Accepted Answer

A) I nformed consent 
B) Privacy and confidentiality 
C) Access to records 
D) Evaluation and research 
A) I nformed consent 
B) Privacy and confidentiality 
C) Access to records 
D) Evaluation and research

Question 12

A social worker is allowed to impose his or her own values on a client if it will be beneficial to that client.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

State the eight dimensions included in social workers' ethical responsibilities as professionals by which they should judge their behavior and responsibility.

Accepted Answer

Social workers' ethical responsibilities

Question 14

Cite an example of a violation of social workers' ethical responsibility to clients.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers will vary. 
Some examp

Question 15

Political and civil rights are often referred to as _____ freedoms.

Accepted Answer

A) positive 
B) absolute 
C) negative 
A) positive 
B) absolute 
C) negative

Question 16

Jan is a social work counselor at a school for children with emotional and behavioral problems. After a particularly difficult day at work, she returns home and discusses the experiences she had that day with her close friend, who is a journalist, over a few drinks. These stories are eventually published in multiple versions in different newspapers and Websites. This is a violation of the principle of:

Accepted Answer

A) self-determination. 
B) containment. 
C) confidentiality. 
D) communication. 
A) self-determination. 
B) containment. 
C) confidentiality. 
D) communication.

Question 17

Sanchez is a consultant at a vocational training agency. Desdemona is one of his clients seeking admission into a technical course. Sanchez knows Desdemona is not very adept at technical subjects. Therefore, he does not give her details about her preferred technical courses. Instead, he recommends that she take up a non-technical course, such as sales and marketing, with an agenda to fill up the vacancies in those courses. Sanchez has exhibited a violation of:

Accepted Answer

A) social justice. 
B) integrity. 
C) self-determination. 
D) competence. 
A) social justice. 
B) integrity. 
C) self-determination. 
D) competence.

Question 18

Explain dual relationships according to Corey, Corey, and Callanan (2015). What is the Code's stand on such relationships?

Accepted Answer

According to Corey, Corey, and Callanan

Question 19

The Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, 2003, grants victims immediate permanent residency in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Murphy and Sheldon are co-workers in the same unit. The evening before a presentation, Sheldon accidentally tears a few sheets of Murphy's report while arranging documents for the presentation. Sheldon admits the incident to Murphy. Due to her dislike of Sheldon, Murphy overreacts by disgracing Sheldon in front of the whole office. According to the NASW Code of Ethics, this is a violation of the ethical responsibility to:

Accepted Answer

A) clients. 
B) the social work profession. 
C) the broader society. 
D) colleagues. 
A) clients. 
B) the social work profession. 
C) the broader society. 
D) colleagues.

The NASW Code of Ethics includes all of the following core values except :

Explain the social workers' ethical responsibility to clients under the principle of conflict of interest.

List the six categories of ethical standards in the NASW Code of Ethics.

Explain the reasons why sexual relationships between social workers and clients are forbidden by the NASW Code of Ethics.

When confronting an ethical dilemma, it's important to use ethical reasoning to determine the right thing to do. According to Strom-Gottfried, what are the six questions that help in making a decision?

An ongoing task for social workers is to identify their personal values and distinguish between those and their professional values.

Integrity means having the necessary skills and abilities to work effectively with clients.

How can you protect client confidentiality in this electronic age?

Networking is the establishment of communication and interpersonal interaction among people for the purposes of providing support, exchanging information, or achieving some designated goal.

Internationally, social work organizations are increasingly active in combating human rights violations.

According to the NASW Code of Ethics, which of the following is not part of a social worker's ethical responsibilities to clients?

A social worker is allowed to impose his or her own values on a client if it will be beneficial to that client.

State the eight dimensions included in social workers' ethical responsibilities as professionals by which they should judge their behavior and responsibility.

Cite an example of a violation of social workers' ethical responsibility to clients.

Political and civil rights are often referred to as _____ freedoms.

Explain dual relationships according to Corey, Corey, and Callanan (2015). What is the Code's stand on such relationships?

The Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, 2003, grants victims immediate permanent residency in the United States.

Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare

Empowerment and Human Diversity

The Process of Generalist Practice

Practice Settings

An Overview of Social Welfare and Social Work History

Policy, Policy Analysis, Policy Practice, and Policy Advocacy: Foundations for Service Provision

Policies and Programs to Combat Poverty

Social Work and Services for Children and Families

Social Work and Services for Older Adults

Social Work and Services for People With Disabilities

Social Work and Services in Health Care

Social Work and Services in Mental Health

Social Work and Substance Use, Abuse, and Dependence

Social Work and Services for Youths and in the Schools

Social Work and Services in the Criminal Justice System

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Exam 2: Social Work Values and Ethics

The NASW Code of Ethics includes all of the following core values except :

Explain the social workers' ethical responsibility to clients under the principle of conflict of interest.

List the six categories of ethical standards in the NASW Code of Ethics.

Explain the reasons why sexual relationships between social workers and clients are forbidden by the NASW Code of Ethics.

When confronting an ethical dilemma, it's important to use ethical reasoning to determine the right thing to do. According to Strom-Gottfried, what are the six questions that help in making a decision?

An ongoing task for social workers is to identify their personal values and distinguish between those and their professional values.

Integrity means having the necessary skills and abilities to work effectively with clients.

How can you protect client confidentiality in this electronic age?

Networking is the establishment of communication and interpersonal interaction among people for the purposes of providing support, exchanging information, or achieving some designated goal.

Internationally, social work organizations are increasingly active in combating human rights violations.

According to the NASW Code of Ethics, which of the following is not part of a social worker's ethical responsibilities to clients?

A social worker is allowed to impose his or her own values on a client if it will be beneficial to that client.

State the eight dimensions included in social workers' ethical responsibilities as professionals by which they should judge their behavior and responsibility.

Cite an example of a violation of social workers' ethical responsibility to clients.

Political and civil rights are often referred to as _____ freedoms.

Explain dual relationships according to Corey, Corey, and Callanan (2015). What is the Code's stand on such relationships?

The Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, 2003, grants victims immediate permanent residency in the United States.

Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare

Empowerment and Human Diversity

The Process of Generalist Practice

Practice Settings

An Overview of Social Welfare and Social Work History

Policy, Policy Analysis, Policy Practice, and Policy Advocacy: Foundations for Service Provision

Policies and Programs to Combat Poverty

Social Work and Services for Children and Families

Social Work and Services for Older Adults

Social Work and Services for People With Disabilities

Social Work and Services in Health Care

Social Work and Services in Mental Health

Social Work and Substance Use, Abuse, and Dependence

Social Work and Services for Youths and in the Schools

Social Work and Services in the Criminal Justice System

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