NASW Code Of ethics

Question 1

What is the primary mission of the social work profession

Answer 1

Enhance human well being, help meet basic needs of all people, with particular attention to the empowerment of people who are oppressed, vulnerable, and living in poverty

Question 2

What are the 6 core values of the social work profession

Answer 2

1) service
2) social justice
3) dignity and worth of person
4) importance of human relationships
5) integrity
6) competence

Question 3

What is the ethical principle related to service

Answer 3

Social workers primary goal is to help people in need to address social problems

Question 4

What is the ethical principle related to social justice

Answer 4

Social workers challenge social injustice

Question 5

What is the ethical principle related to the value of dignity and worth of the person

Answer 5

Social workers respect the inherent dignity and worth of the person

Question 6

What is the ethical principle related to the value of importance of human relationships

Answer 6

Social workers recognize the central importance of human relationships

Question 7

What is the ethical principle related to integrity

Answer 7

Social workers behave in a trustworthy manner

Question 8

What is the ethical principle related to competence

Answer 8

Social workers practice within their areas of competence and develop and enhance their professions expertise