Ch:1 Intro To Ethics

Question 1

Limitations of the code of ethics

Answer 1

• some issues cannot be handled solely by relying on ethical codes
• some codes lack clarity and precision, which makes assessment of an ethical dilemma unclear
• simply learning the ethics codes and practice guidelines will not necessarily make for ethical practice
• conflicts sometimes emerge within ethics codes as well as among various organizations codes
• practitioners who belong to multiple professional associations, are licensed in their states, and hold national certifications may be responsible to practice within the framework of numerous codes of ethics, yet these codes may not be uniform
• ethic codes tend to be reactive rather than proactive
• a practitioner personal values may conflict with specific standard within a ethics code
• codes may conflict with institutional policies and practices
• ethics codes need to be understood within a cultural framework therefore they must be adapted to specific cultures

Question 2

What are the Common themes of code of ethics

Answer 2

• Being interested in the welfare of the clients
• Practicing within scope of ones competence
• Avoiding harm and exploitation
• Protect clients confidentiality and privacy
• Acting ethically and responsibly
• Avoiding discrimination in providing services to clients
• upholding the integrity of the profession by striving for aspirational practice

Question 3

What are principle ethics

Answer 3

A set of obligations and a method that focuses on moral issues with goals of solving a particular dilemma, establishing a framework to guide future ethical thinking and behavior

Question 4

Virtue ethics

Answer 4

Focuses on the character traits of the counselor

Question 5

What are the four core virtues

Answer 5

Prudence , integrity, respectfulness, benevolence

Question 6

6 basic Nobel principles

Answer 6

Autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, fidelity, veracity

Question 7

Fidelity

Answer 7

Keeping to commitments

Question 8

Veracity

Answer 8

Truthfulness and honestly

Question 9

What is law

Answer 9

Defines the minimum standard society will tolerate and is enforced by government

Question 10

What are ethics

Answer 10

Represents he ideal standards set and enforced by professional associations

Question 11

Boards duties are

Answer 11

Determine standards for admission

Screen applicants applying for certification

Question 12

Mandatory ethics

Answer 12

Counselors are required to comply with minimal standard

Question 13

Principle ethics

Answer 13

Focuses on the moral issue with a goal of solving a particular dilemma

Question 14

Virtue ethics

Answer 14

Focuses on character traits of the counselor

Question 15

Feminist model

Answer 15

Equality and maximum involvement in client

Question 16

Social constructionist model

Answer 16

Focuses primarily on the social aspects of decision making

Redefines the ethical-decision making process

Question 17

What are the steps in ethical decision making

Answer 17

1. Identify the problem
2. Identify potential issues
3. Review the relevant ethical codes
4. Know the applicable laws and regulations
5. Consultations
6. Consider possible and probably courses of action
7. Enumerate the consequences
8. Choose what appears to be the best course of action :)