Chapter 12

Question 1

Ethics can be defined as…

Answer 1

behavioral standards; a set of principles that defines what is judged appropriate professional conduct.

Question 2

What are the 6 guiding principles behind the NAD-RID CPC?

Answer 2

1. Confidentiality
2. Linguistic and Professional Competence
3. Impartiality
4. Professional Growth and Development
5. Ethical Business Practices
6. The rights of participants in interpreted situations to informed choice

Question 3

What is one thing interpreters can do to deal with the stress/trauma of interpreting?

Answer 3

join a support group, see a therapist, mentoring, journaling, self care

Question 4

What is the underlying meta-ethical principal for NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct ad it’s guiding principals?

Answer 4

Do no harm

Question 5

A profession is distinguished by three essential features:

Answer 5

• Special monopoly over the right to provide particular service through license or certification.
• Defined scope of practice and related body of knowledge
• Adhere to a clearly articulated set of values or code of ethics

Question 6

Making ethical decisions requires __________ thinking.

Answer 6

critical

Question 7

________ are a normal part of the learning process. They will happen, and it is important to learn from them

Answer 7

Mistakes

Question 8

Professionals are expected to deal with ________ information in a _______manner and are expected to avoid emotional involvement that might be detrimental to the client.

Answer 8

sensitive, discrete

Question 9

What does the acronym ALVIC stand for?

Answer 9

Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada