Main Purposes
True/ False
Fill in the Blank
Values
Principles
100

What does the NASW Code of Ethics identify?

Core values on which social work's mission is based

100

There are no other sources of information about ethical thinking that can be helpful?

FALSE!

100

Ethical decision making is a _________

Process

100

Professionals behave in a trustworthy manner to clients.

Integrity

100

The right of the person to make his or her own decisions or choose what happens to them.

Autonomy

200

How can the general public hold social workers accountable?

Through our ethical standards

200

A code of ethics cannot guarantee ethical behavior

TRUE

200

The first section of the NASW Code of Ethics is _______________.

Preamble


200

Professionals treat each person in a caring and respectful way that mindful of individual difference and cultural and ethnic diversity

Dignity and worth of the person

200

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

Service

300

What impact does the Code have for new practitioners?

socializes them to social work's mission, values, ethical principles, and ethical standards

300

Violation of standards in this Code automatically implies legal liability

FALSE

300

Social service professionals should provide services to clients within the context of a professional relationship based on valid _________

Informed consent

300

Social workers are encouraged to volunteer some portion of their professional skills with no expectation of significant financial return (pro bono service).

Service

300

Social workers recognize the central importance of human relationships.

Importance of Human Relationships

400

What does the code articulate for social workers?

whether or not they have engaged in unethical conduct

400

Technology-assisted social work services encompass all aspects of social work practice

TRUE

400

Social workers should keep up to date on emerging _______

Technology

400

TV show starring Steve Carell with bad workplace ethics

The Office

400

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

Competence

500

What is the code designed for?

to identify relevant considerations when there is a professional conflict or ethical uncertainties

500

The NASW Code of Ethics does not specify which values, principles, and standards are most important

TRUE!

500

The 2nd section of the NASW Code of Ethics is _____________.

Purpose of the NASW Code of Ethics

500

Summarize, reflect, and establish broad ethical principles that reflect a profession's core values and specific ethical standards


Code of ethics

500

Requires that we act in ways that treat people equitably and fairly. Actions that discriminate against individuals or a class of people arbitrarily or without a justifiable basis would violate this basic principle.

Justice