Ethical Dilemmas
What happens when more than one ethical principle comes into conflict?
an ethical dilemma
This style involves a leader who inspires and motivates employees to work towards the betterment of the team
transformational leadership
An Active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, policies, practices, and attitudes.
Anti-Racism
A social worker is meeting with a client who has recently lost a spouse. The client is experiencing difficulty sleeping, a lack of appetite, and a feeling of hopelessness. According to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, what stage might this client be struggling with?
A. Generativity vs. Stagnation
B. Integrity vs. Despair
C. Intimacy vs. Isolation
D. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
B. Integrity vs. Despair
What is the term for the process of ending a therapeutic relationship? This involves gradually reducing the frequency and intensity of sessions, addressing unresolved issues, and providing the client with tools for self-sufficiency.
Termination
a set of standards that guide the professional conduct of social workers and students. It is relevant to all social workers, regardless of their setting or function.
NASW Code of Ethics
Doing things you are not accustomed to doing in a different environment.
What is adaptability?
The presence of differences, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, etc.
Diversity
A 10-year-old child is brought to a social worker because of persistent difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, and impulsivity. These symptoms are impairing the child’s school performance and social relationships. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Autism Spectrum Disorder
B. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
C. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
D. Oppositional Defiant DisorderA 10-year-old child is brought to a social worker because of persistent difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, and impulsivity. These symptoms are impairing the child’s school performance and social relationships. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Autism Spectrum Disorder
B. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
C. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
D. Oppositional Defiant Disorder
C. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
A social worker has been working with a client for several months on managing symptoms of anxiety. The client has made significant progress and reports feeling confident in their ability to use coping skills independently. What should the social worker do FIRST in the termination process?
A. Provide the client with a referral in case they need services in the future
B. Review the progress the client has made and discuss the reasons for termination
C. End services immediately to avoid over-dependence
D. Summarize the client's treatment goals and outcomes in a discharge letter
B. Review the progress the client has made and discuss the reasons for termination
These are the specific guidelines that apply the Code’s values to real-world situations. Pay attention to standards related to confidentiality, informed consent, professional boundaries, and cultural competence.
Ethical Standards
What leadership style is strongly focused on collaboration, empowerment, and shared decision-making within a therapeutic team? This style often involves active listening, providing guidance, and fostering a supportive environment.
Collaborative Leadership
Ensuring fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all, while striving to eliminate barriers that have historically marginalized certain groups.
Equity
A social worker learns during a session that a client is planning to harm a coworker. What should the social worker do FIRST?
A. Keep the information confidential and explore the reasons behind the plan
B. Notify law enforcement and warn the coworker about the potential danger
C. Terminate the therapeutic relationship immediately
D. Consult with a supervisor to determine the best course of action
B. Notify law enforcement and warn the coworker about the potential danger
(Following the Tarasoff ruling, professionals have a duty to warn and protect others from harm.)
What is the term for the stage in the social work termination process where the social worker and client reflect on the progress made, evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, and discuss future steps?
Evaluation process
You may be asked to choose between respecting a client’s confidentiality and the need to disclose information to prevent harm to the client or others.
Confidentiality vs. the Need to Protect (Duty to warn) or Limits of Confidentiality
What are the causes of failure in leadership?
A. Not giving leaders time to reflect on what they have been taught.
B. The need to select the right facilitator.
C. Focusing on content and not application.
D. All of the above
D. All of the above is correct.
Creating environments where diverse individuals feel valued, respected, and fully engaged
Inclusion
A client has been referred to a social worker for help managing symptoms of anxiety. The social worker decides to use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). What is a core technique used in CBT?
A. Exploring unconscious desires and conflicts
B. Identifying and challenging distorted thought patterns
C. Encouraging emotional catharsis
D. Analyzing family dynamics
B. Identifying and challenging distorted thought patterns
How do you respond to a client who wants to terminate services prematurely? * ( more than one answer)n
I would explore the reasons the client wants to end our relationship, whether personal or related to my services. I would also work to re-engage them and emphasize that treatment may still be needed, even with a provider change.
Where personal and professional lives intersect and can create conflicts of interest that must be ethically managed.
Dual Relationships
This style involves a leader who seeks input from their team before making decisions. This style can build trust and good working relationships.
democratic or participative leadership
NASW is committed to:
Taking conscious and deliberate actions to ensure that we provide equal opportunities for all people and communities served. These actions include:
(*multiple answers)
a. Ensuring that individuals in decision-making positions and key stakeholders across the association represent the diversity of Black, Latin A/O/X, Indigenous, Asian and Pacific Islander, and other People of Color and demonstrate best practices in diversity, equity and inclusion.
b. Providing financial means within the Association’s budget to support and advance its commitment to being an anti-racist organization.
c. Examining best practices to eradicate poverty and close wage gaps within communities of color.
d. Acknowledging the existence of racism in the history of the profession and committing to learning from and correcting our mistakes.
e. Addressing the empathy gap between White social workers and clients of color.
A social worker is using solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) with a client who wants to improve their relationship with their teenage child. Which question is MOST consistent with the SFBT approach?
A. "What was your relationship like when your child was younger?"
B. "What will be the first small sign that things are improving?"
C. "How has your relationship been impacted by external stressors?"
D. "Why do you think your relationship has become strained?"
B. "What will be the first small sign that things are improving?"
A client is being terminated from services due to noncompliance with agency policies. The client is upset and requests a final session to discuss the decision. What is the BEST course of action for the social worker?
A. Deny the request since the client violated agency policies
B. Agree to the session to review the reasons for termination and provide resources
C. Refer the client to another professional without further discussion
D. Offer a group session with other clients in similar situations
B. Agree to the session to review the reasons for termination and provide resources