CH12

Question 1

What is the RID CPC Meta Principle?

Answer 1

Do No Harm

Question 2

List the 7 tenets of the RID CPC(in order preferred)

Answer 2

• confidentiality(1)
• professionalism(2)
• conduct(3)
• respect for consumers(4)
• respect for colleagues(5)
• business practices(6)
• professional development(7)

Question 3

What is the goal of the Code of Ethics?(CoE)

Answer 3

foster development of profession, educate members whats appropriate, discipline offenders, protect public from unethical practitioners

Question 4

Define Twinning(i.e. Mentoring)

Answer 4

an experienced interpreter “adopts” a less experienced interpreter showing them the ropes, introduces them,to Deaf and Interpreting communities, may serve as a sounding board

Question 5

What do the codes of conduct do? what is their purpose?

Answer 5

They provideinterpreters with guidelines for assistance as professional decisions are made, reviewed, and evaluated.
They also foster a standard of behavior so consumers know what they can expect when similar situations arise, regardless of who the interpreter may be there is an assumed standard.

Question 6

How does an interpreter maintain professional distanc?

Answer 6

refrain from interpreting in settings where the involvement of family members, good friends, or close professional associates

Question 7

steps of critical thinking

Answer 7

• Write down every possible option available
• Identify all possible consequesnces of each option
• collect and review the facts
• Review the consequences in light of these facts
• Review the options
• Rank Options
• Act
• Review action
• Log what you learned for future reference

Question 8

What is Integrity of Service?

Answer 8

Members who engage in this will make every attempt to avoid situations that constitute a real or perceived conflict of interest.

Question 9

Is the COE/CPC always right?

Answer 9

Sometimes it may conflict with your moral code/family values. It is essential that an interpreter is aware of these possibilityies before entering an assignment

Question 10

What constitues a support group?

Answer 10

a small group of professional peers committed to confidentiality, growth, and honesty in the interpreting field