Pope Ch. 1

Question 1

Basic Assumption 1 of 8

Answer 1

Ethical awareness is a continuous and active process that involves constant questioning and personal responsibility.

Question 2

Basic Assumption 2 of 8

Answer 2

Awareness of ethical codes is crucial, but formal codes cannot take the place of an active, thoughtful, creative approach to our ethical responsibilities.

Question 3

Basic Assumption 3 of 8

Answer 3

Awareness of laws is crucial, but legal standards should not be confused with ethical responsibilities.

Question 4

Standards vs. Guidelines

Answer 4

Professional standards are considered to be mandatory while guidelines are aspirational in intent and highly recommended for best practice.

Question 5

Basic Assumption 4 of 8

Answer 5

We believe that the overwhelming majority of therapists and counselors are conscientious, dedicated, caring individuals, committed to ethical behavior. But none of us is infallible.

Question 6

Basic Assumption 5 of 8

Answer 6

Many of us find it easier to question the ethics of others than to question what we ourselves value, believe, and do. It is worth noticing if we often find ourselves stewing over just how ethically weak, dense, or shady others are while sparing ourselves from critical self-assessment.

Question 7

Basic Assumption 6 of 8

Answer 7

Most of us find it easier to question ourselves on those intriguing topics we know we don’t understand, that we stumble onto with confusion, uncertainty, doubt. The harder but more helpful work is to question ourselves about our casual certainties. What have we taken for granted and accepted without challenge? Nothing can be placed off limits for this questioning.

Question 8

Basic Assumption 7 of 8

Answer 8

We often encounter ethical dilemmas without clear and easy answers.

Question 9

Basic Assumption 8 of 8

Answer 9

We and our clients do not live in a vacuum. We live and develop in sociocultural contexts.