CH 12 - Principles of Professional Practice

Question 1

PROFESSIONAL INTERPRETERS

Answer 1

hold the client's interest in paramount
special monopoly through licensure or certification
defined scope of practice
adhere to code of ethics
trustworthy
confidentiality
avoid emotional involvement
work unsupervised keeping moral compass in check

Question 2

CODE OF ETHICS AND GUIDELINES FOR PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Answer 2

found in a variety of professions
grow out of meta-ethical principles that are common within the culture
set of behavioral standards
require practitioners to have well-developed sense of self and critical thinking skills

Question 3

GOALS OF PROFESSIONAL CODES OF ETHICAL CONDUCT

Answer 3

educate members in what is appropriate behavior
foster development of professional norms
deter immoral behavior
discipline offenders
provide info to the market regarding what is acceptable
protect the public from unethical practitioners

Question 4

UNDERLYING VALUES IN NAD/RID CPC

Answer 4

confidentiality
linguistic and professional competence
impartiality
continued learning and professional development
ethical business practices
informed choice of consumer

Question 5

STEPS IN CRITICAL THINKING AND DECISION-MAKING

Answer 5

write down every possible option
identify all consequences of each option
collect and review the facts
review the consequences in light of these facts
review the options
rank the options
act
review the action
log what you learned for future reference

Question 6

SOURCE OF SUPPORT AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

Answer 6

support groups

mentoring

Question 7

WHAT DISTINGUISHES PROFESSIONALS FROM OTHER BUSINESS PERSONS?

Answer 7

professionals are bound to a code of ethics

professionals are required to possess critical thinking skills and good decision making skills

Question 8

ETHICS

Answer 8

the principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making decisions

Question 9

GUIDING PRINCIPLE OF INTERPRETERS

Answer 9

“do no harm”

Question 10

EMPOWERMENT OF THE CLIENT

Answer 10

support another’s right to make decisions within interpersonal interaction by vesting control in the hands of consumers then slowly in the hands of the interpreter; avoiding the imposition of ones own opinions, advice, sense of values, or preferred form of communication on others.