Professional Values And Ethical Issues

Question 1

Six core purposes of NASW Code of Ethics

Answer 1

• establish core values based on SW mission
• set ethical standards for social workers
• give info/advice for ethical dilemmas
• standards for accountability and responsibility purposes
• inform new social worker about core issues relating to SW
• evaluating conduct of others in the profession

Question 2

When three different conditions are met in a situation= ethical dilemma

Answer 2

1) a decision has to be made,
2) there are different decisions that can be made,
3) an ethical ideal will be conceded no matter what decision is made

Question 3

Steps determining how to handle an ethical dilemma

Answer 3

Determine- if it’s an ethical dilemma present
Identify- what core standards and values are involved
Rank- rank values and ethical principles in order of importance
Develop- make a plan
Implement- put the plan into place
Reflect- evaluate the ethical decision-making process

Question 4

SW’s values and knowledge about best practices are at odds with clients values, history, relationships or lifestyle

Answer 4

Conflicting values

Question 5

May happen when a social worker experiences symptoms of trauma after listening to a client’s experience

Answer 5

Vicarious trauma

Question 6

Boundaries are difficult to maintain when the feel the need to save the client

Answer 6

Rescuer role

Question 7

Refers to when a social workers own personal issues impair their judgement, resulting in boundary issues

Answer 7

Emotional and dependency issues

Question 8

A social workers own good intentions and concerns for a client can result in boundary violations and confusion about the relationship between the social worker and client

Answer 8

Altruistic instincts

Question 9

Boundary crossings vs violations

Answer 9

Crossings are unintentional, violations are intentional

Question 10

Any independent group that reviews research and clinical trial designs that have human participants to ensure there are no potential ethical violations

Answer 10

Institutional Review Board

Question 11

(sexism)
situations where people are treated unfairly when they challenge traditional gender roles

Answer 11

hostile

Question 12

(type of sexism)
founded on belief that males and females are different from one another in complementary ways (i.e. men are better at sports than women)

Answer 12

benevolent

Question 13

SW Values

Answer 13

Service
Social Justice
Dignity and worth of the person
Importance of human relationships
Integrity
Competence