Question 1

Describe the core values of the social work profession.

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The core values of the social work profession are:

1. Service: Social workers are committed to helping individuals, families, and communities in need. They strive to address social problems and promote social justice.

2. Social Justice: Social workers advocate for the fair and equitable treatment of all individuals, particularly those who are marginalized or oppressed. They work to challenge societal injustices and promote systemic change.

3. Dignity and Worth of the Person: Social workers respect the inherent worth and dignity of each individual. They strive to empower people and help them realize their full potential.

4. Importance of Human Relationships: Social workers recognize the importance of human relationships in creating positive change. They work to strengthen relationships between individuals and communities to promote well-being.

5. Integrity: Social workers adhere to the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics. They act honestly and responsibly in their interactions with clients and colleagues.

6. Competence: Social workers strive to maintain and enhance their professional knowledge and skills in order to provide effective and ethical services to their clients.

These core values guide the practice and behavior of social workers as they work to empower individuals, promote social change, and foster well-being in their communities.

Question 2

To which ethical standard are social workers in the United States held accountable in courts of law?

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A) The NASW Code of Ethics 
B) The International Code of Ethics 
C) The Radical Code of Ethics 
D) No particular ethical standard A

Question 3

Carrie is beginning her career as a professional social worker.With respect to values, you'd recommend that she ______.

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A) strive to be a value neutral professional 
B) identify her own values as ideal 
C) enhance her self-awareness by continuously reflecting on her values 
D) impose her own values on her clients C

Question 4

Values ______.

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A) define what exists 
B) are a legitimate access to societal resources rights) 
C) are the same as needs 
D) direct and orient behavior

Question 5

Differentiate between values and ethics.

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Question 6

Illustrate how agency values reflect culturally responsive programming for diverse client population groups.

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Question 7

The principle for action, "Beginning where the client is," best reflects ______.

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A) individualization 
B) self-determination 
C) accountability 
D) controlled emotional response

Question 8

Provide examples of how the values of human dignity and social justice are reflected in the social work code of ethics.

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Question 9

Chanda wants to interact with her clients in ways that demonstrate controlled emotional involvement.You recommend that she ______.

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A) blame her clients for their circumstances 
B) maintain emotional distance so that she can study her clients' situations 
C) talk with her clients about the ways they are similar to her 
D) respond in ways that demonstrate empathy

Question 10

Ethics is what we consider ______.

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A) ideal 
B) preferable 
C) right 
D) good

Question 11

Evaluate the purposes of professional social work codes of ethics for practitioners, clients, and the general public.

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Question 12

Illustrate the value context of social work with examples from a social work practice setting of your choice.

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Question 13

Emphasizing that social work is inherently political and that social workers have a responsibility for social and political action most accurately reflects which of the ethical preferences for empowerment social work?

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A) The ethic of care 
B) The ethic of justice 
C) The ethic of praxis 
D) The ethic of politicized practice

Question 14

Create a chart that highlights potential ethical dilemmas associated with each social work practice principle.

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Question 15

Social ideologies are most likely a part of which facet of the values context of social work?

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A) agency values 
B) personal values systems of social workers 
C) clients' personal values 
D) the context of society

Question 16

Evaluate the ethical issues that might be involved in working with older adults who are frail.

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Question 17

Self-determination ______.

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A) means there are no limits placed on decision making 
B) provides clients with opportunities to make choices 
C) should be encouraged only if there is a good change that the client will make the "right" decision 
D) places responsibility for decision making on the social worker

Question 18

Compare and contrast the ethical principles for social work practice.

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Question 19

Analyze how the conservative focus on individual morality influences the development and implementation of social welfare policies.

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Question 20

Bill Hanley and Russ O'Donohue both are professional social workers who are guided by the NASW Code of Ethics.Since professional actions are grounded in the Code of Ethics, we can expect that given a particular situation ______.

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A) their professional decisions will always be very similar 
B) their professional decisions may actually be quite different 
C) the code is irrelevant to their professional practice 
D) the code always dictates a particular response

Exam 5: Values and Ethics in Social Work