Gladding Ch. 6

Question 1

2 principles of relationship ethics

Answer 1

1. equitability - everyone is entitled to have his or her welfare interests considered in a way that is fair from a multilateral perspective.
2. caring - moral development and principles are centered on the social context of relationships and interdependency

Question 2

5 Metaethical principles

Answer 2

1. autonomy
2. nonmaleficence
3. beneficence
4. fidelity
5. justice

Question 3

scaling

Answer 3

when making difficult ethical decision, take a single element of a problem and scale it against a particular ideal. (e.g., scale against one of the metaethical principles)

Question 4

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1974

Answer 4

therapists are mandated reporters of abuse

Question 5

Managed Care

Answer 5

an attempt to reduce health costs. replaces fee-for-service model.

Question 6

ethics

Answer 6

a discipline within philosophy concerned with

human conduct.

Question 7

relationship ethics

Answer 7

the rules (both written and
unwritten) which govern family and society

Question 8

equitability

Answer 8

everyone has the right to have
their wellbeing and welfare considered in a way
that is fair from a multicultural perspective

Question 9

caring

Answer 9

moral development and principles are
centered on the social context of relationships
and interdependency

Question 10

professional consultation

Answer 10

Several different
models
a. Internal : talking to someone in the agency /
organization that you work in
b. External: talking with someone outside of your
organization / agency
c. Process: when consulting an expert in the
technique you are using to treat the family
d. Outcome-Focused: centered on the ethics of
what outcome the therapist and family is
seeking
e. Formal: by appointment with a structured
meeting
f. Informal: unplanned, unstructured, often
spontaneous

Question 11

metaethical principles

Answer 11

a. Autonomy: the right of clients to make choices
b. Nonmaleficence: avoiding harm in our actions
c. Beneficence: doing good / promoting client
welfare
d. Fidelity: being trustworthy, loyal, and
honorable
e. Justice: treating people equitably

Question 12

scaling

Answer 12

Scaling: reductionist and unemotional by design
a. Asking: how does “action X” either promote or
run counter to my metaethical principles?

Question 13

limits to confidentiality

Answer 13

➢ Intent to harm self
➢ Intent to harm others
➢ Abuse