Deck 3: Ethics in Social Work

Question 1

Social workers' commitments to social justice are shaped by their adherence to ________.

A) family history
B) professional training
C) the code of ethics
D) core values and principles
E) epistemology

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Social workers might commit ethical misconduct because of ________.

A) financial worries
B) greed
C) personal impairments
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

It is imperative that social workers learn as much as possible about ________.

A) historical and current experiences of groups who are oppressed
B) analyses of groups who are oppressed
C) sympathizing with oppressors
D) both A and B
E) all of the above

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Frederic G. Reamer (1998) has suggested that social work's concern with ethics reflects ________ period(s).

A) the morality
B) the values
C) the ethical theory and decision-making
D) the ethical standards and risk management
E) all of the above

Question 5

During the morality period of social work history, social workers were most concerned with ________.

A) morality of the profession
B) their own ethical practice
C) morality of clients
D) professional conduct
E) obligations of the profession

Question 6

During the values period of social work history, social workers in North America began to focus on ________.

A) morality of the profession
B) values of practitioners
C) ethics of the profession and its practitioners
D) both A and B
E) all of the above

Question 7

During the values period of social work history, discussion and debate in social work literature focused on ________.

A) research
B) the profession's mission
C) clinical work
D) patriarchy
E) leadership

Question 8

Social work associations in North America began to develop ________ during the values period of social work history.

A) ethical standards and guidelines
B) ecosystems
C) clinical guidelines
D) anti-oppressive approaches
E) social work manuals

Question 9

The ________ saw a surge of applied and professional ethics.

A) 1940s
B) 1950s
C) 1960s
D) 1970s
E) 1980s

Question 10

The controversial technological development of ________ sparked increased ethical debates.

A) termination of life support
B) organ transplantation
C) genetic engineering
D) test-tube babies
E) all of the above

Question 11

The social turbulence of the 1960s and 1970s had enormous influence on social work because of the profession's concern with ________.

A) human rights
B) welfare rights
C) discrimination
D) both A and B
E) all of the above

Question 12

In the 1960s and 1970s, ________ caused social work to take a closer look at ethical traditions and training.

A) an increase in litigation and malpractice
B) publicity of unethical professionals
C) new guidelines in social work
D) both A and B
E) all of the above

Question 13

________ ethical theories are frequently discussed in social work literature.

A) Utilitarian
B) Consequentialist
C) Deontological
D) Duty-based
E) all of the above

Question 14

Utilitarian theories suggest ________.

A) certain acts are intrinsically good or bad in and of themselves
B) certain acts are intrinsically good or bad irrespective of their consequences
C) actions are right or wrong according to their outcomes
D) both A and B
E) all of the above

Question 15

The ________ period is the most recent stage in the development of social work ethics in North America.

A) ethical standards and risk management
B) morality
C) emergence of ethical theories and decision-making
D) values
E) none of the above

Question 16

The ethical standards and risk management period of social work history saw an increase in ________.

A) number of social workers
B) ethical dilemmas
C) knowledge concerning professional negligence and liability
D) both A and B
E) all of the above

Question 17

In ________, the Canadian Association of Social Workers adopted the current iteration of the Canadian Code of Ethics for Social Work.

A) 1965
B) 1985
C) 1990
D) 2000
E) 2005

Question 18

The Canadian Code of Ethics for Social Work states that social workers have a responsibility to ________.

A) strive to increase professional knowledge and skill
B) maintain professional proficiency
C) apply new knowledge in practice
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 19

Professional conduct of social workers is guided by the values and principles of ________.

A) the Canadian Code of Ethics for Social Work
B) Guidelines for Ethical Practice
C) the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
D) both A and B
E) all of the above

Question 20

The Canadian Code of Ethics for Social Work includes ________ core values.

A) four
B) six
C) eight
D) ten
E) twelve

Question 21

The following sentence describes the core value of ________ from the Canadian Code of Ethics for Social Work: "Social workers must provide services, resources, and opportunities that work to benefit humanity and protect individuals from harm."

A) respect for inherent dignity and worth of persons
B) service to humanity
C) confidentiality in professional practice
D) integrity of professional practice
E) the pursuit of social justice

Question 22

When working in remote communities, ________ was found to be most problematic for social workers in dual relationships.

A) child welfare
B) mental health
C) gerontology
D) both A and B
E) all of the above

Question 23

The Canadian Code of Ethics for Social Work ________.

A) provides clear answers to all ethical dilemmas
B) directs social workers to the proper resources for solving ethical dilemmas
C) provides a helpful framework and guidelines
D) establishes which values are most important in a given context
E) guarantees that social workers never need to make ethical decisions on their own

Question 24

Social work literature increasingly provides frameworks for ethical decision-making that include the common element(s) of ________.

A) defining the particular case and context
B) exploring values and biases
C) gathering relevant information
D) considering the multitude of available options
E) all of the above

Question 25

Ethical self-reflection entails ________.

A) going to therapy
B) studying ethics
C) learning more about oneself as a decision-maker
D) both A and B
E) all of the above

Question 26

________ is one of the most difficult tasks in ethical decision-making.

A) Asking for help
B) Informing your boss about a decision
C) Gathering information
D) Focusing on the problem that must be addressed
E) Exploring options

Question 27

Loewenberg and Dolgoff (1996) argue that in complex ethical cases, it is best to ________.

A) examine the whole picture before starting
B) determine the central issue and begin there
C) involve the team immediately
D) wait to see if the case resolves itself
E) transfer the case to a more experienced social worker

Question 28

In making ethical decisions, social workers should consider ________ ethical values and positions.

A) their own
B) the client's
C) their supervisor's
D) both A and B
E) all of the above

Question 29

Resolution of ethical dilemmas should be compatible with the client's ________.

A) social location
B) worldview
C) religious beliefs
D) values
E) all of the above

Question 30

________ is the recommended third step in ethical decision-making.

A) Exploring values and biases
B) Describing the case and context
C) Defining the ethical problem
D) Gathering information
E) Exploring options

Question 31

It is true that ________.

A) ethical issues can easily be resolved with rational and logical thinking
B) uncertainty and ambiguity are not a part of ethical dilemmas
C) social workers' skill, theory and experiences have no place in ethical dilemmas
D) following ethical guidelines does not guarantee ethical social work practice
E) none of the above

Question 32

Occupational exposure to stress as a social worker can lead to ________.

A) burnout
B) compassion fatigue
C) vicarious trauma
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 33

Practicing ________ can be an effective countermeasure to the realities of occupational stress.

A) self-care
B) solution talk
C) ethical behaviour
D) compassion
E) both A and B

Question 34

________ is a physical and emotional state where one feels exhaustion and depersonalization along with a negative outlook.

A) Depression
B) Burnout
C) Compassion fatigue
D) Vicarious trauma
E) all of the above

Question 35

Self-care can be defined as ________.

A) the strategies or practices used to address one's emotional, psychological, physical, and spiritual well-being
B) instilling skills for clients to take care of their own well-being
C) taking care of oneself so that one can take care of others
D) both A and B
E) none of the above

Question 36

________ is a profound shift of one's worldview through hearing, providing empathy toward, and indirectly experiencing a client's traumatic stressors.

A) Revictimization
B) Compassion fatigue
C) Transference
D) Vicarious trauma
E) all of the above

Question 37

Symptoms of compassion fatigue include ________.

A) feeling out of control
B) physical and emotional exhaustion
C) feeling under pressure
D) traumatic stress symptoms
E) both A and B

Question 38

Individual-based self-care activities include ________.

A) getting enough sleep
B) eating healthy
C) exercising
D) none of the above
E) all of the above

Question 39

Profitt recommends ________ to practice collective self-care.

A) sharing experiences with colleagues
B) advocating for social change
C) creating a safe space within the workplace
D) group therapy
E) all of the above

Question 40

________ calls upon practitioners to think about the outcome they and their clients hope to achieve and represent the outcome in a measurable way.

A) Practice-based evidence
B) Evidence-based practice
C) Solution-based practice
D) Scientific evidence
E) all of the above

Question 41

Evidence-based approaches are guided by ________.

A) converting the need for information into an answerable question
B) locating the best evidence to answer the question
C) critically appraising the evidence for validity and usefulness
D) integrating research knowledge, clinical expertise, and client preferences into a practice decision
E) all of the above

Question 42

________ maintain that certain acts are intrinsically good or bad in and of themselves, irrespective of their consequences.

A) Utilitarian theories
B) Ontological theories
C) Deontological theories
D) Ethical theories
E) none of the above

Question 43

Which is not one of the core values of the Code of Ethics?

A) Cultural humility
B) The pursuit of social justice
C) Confidentiality in professional practice
D) Integrity of professional practice
E) Service to humanity

Question 44

Which core value of the Code of Ethics outlines that social workers must uphold clients' human rights and their right to self-determination?

A) The pursuit of social justice
B) Integrity of professional practice
C) Competence in professional practice
D) Respect for inherent dignity and worth of persons
E) Confidentiality in professional practice

Question 45

What does a "dual relationship" refer to in social work practice?

A) A reciprocal relationship between social worker and client
B) A relationship between social worker, client, and a family member
C) A conflicting relationship between two clients
D) A secondary professional relationship with a client
E) A meaningful relationship in addition to the professional relationship between social worker and client

Question 46

Which is not a step in the process of reflexive decision-making?

A) Inform your client
B) Explore values and biases
C) Gather information
D) Describe the case and context
E) Define the ethical problem

Question 47

Which is not a suggested practice in self-care for social workers?

A) Practice self-awareness
B) Challenge yourself to work more
C) Learn to say "no" and stand up for yourself
D) Invest in yourself
E) Listen to your body

Question 48

Social workers often feel pulled in multiple directions where different paths supported by different parties are in conflict with one another.

Question 49

Social work ethics only encompasses work with individuals.

Question 50

Social work ethics began as an in-depth attempt to explore, analyze, and resolve complex ethical issues.

Question 51

In the early twentieth century, social workers assumed that problems and challenges that people encountered were a result of their individual moral failures.

Question 52

North American social work associations began to publish ethical standards and guidelines during the values period of social work history.

Question 53

Social work began to place an increased focus on ethics of the profession in the early 1950s.

Question 54

In the 1970s, the professions of social work, medicine, law, journalism, and nursing saw a decreased interest in ethical theories.

Question 55

Science was once regarded as the key to many of life's mysteries.

Question 56

Deontological theories suggest that actions are right and wrong according to their outcomes rather than their intrinsic features.

Question 57

Frederic G. Reamer (1998) argues that social work education programs have increasingly included training on professional ethics as a result of increased litigation against social workers.

Question 58

Professional conduct of social workers is regulated by one national association.

Question 59

Prince Edward Island has its own social work association.

Question 60

Confidentiality must never be broken, even if it can prevent imminent harm.

Question 61

Social workers must continuously focus on professional development.

Question 62

Some argue that ethical prescriptions may represent instruments of control rather than moral guides.

Question 63

It is considered unethical for social workers to make ethical decisions on their own.

Question 64

The Code of Ethics establishes which values are most important in a given context.

Question 65

In social work literature, frameworks designed to guide practitioners' ethical decision-making do not guarantee easy solutions to difficult ethical choices.

Question 66

Ethical decision-making frameworks must be followed simply and solely in a linear progression.

Question 67

Marian Mattison (2000) argues that social workers must employ reflexivity in their decision-making.

Question 68

Experiencing burnout, compassion fatigue, and/or vicarious trauma may compromise one's practice effectiveness and ability to concentrate, and impair judgment and decision-making.

Question 69

The self-care of social workers is a personal issue.

Question 70

Burnout can result in physical and emotional exhaustion and life dissatisfaction, with immediate onset of symptoms.

Question 71

The importance of self-care and self-care techniques have been incorporated in the teaching curricula of other disciplines, such as medicine and psychology.

Question 72

Social workers are especially vulnerable to occupational stress.

Question 73

Self-care strategies are best practiced at the individual level.

Question 74

Social work has lagged behind in including self-care techniques in its teaching curricula.

Question 75

Sleep, diet, and exercise are recommended to practice collective self-care.

Question 76

Few social work education programs have courses focused solely on self-care.

Question 77

There is considerable overlap between the different symptoms of burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma.

Question 78

Why are ethics important in social work?

Question 79

What was considered to be the role of social workers during the morality period of social work history?

Question 80

In the 1950s, social work began to place an increasing focus on what?