Chapter 3 Practice Quiz

. What do utilitarian theories suggest?

That certain acts are intrinsically good or bad in and of themselves

That certain acts are intrinsically good or bad irrespective of their consequences

That actions are right and wrong according to their intrinsic features

That actions are right and wrong according to their outcomes

. Which period was marked by a shift in focus to the future of the social work profession and developing a consensus around professional core principles?

Morality period

Values period

Ethical theory and decision-making period

Ethical standards and risk management period

. The following sentence describes which core value from the Code of Ethics? "Social workers respect and promote the values, purpose, and ethical principles of their profession and their field of practice."

Respect for inherent dignity and worth of persons

Service to humanity

Confidentiality in professional practice

Integrity of professional practice

. Which of the following is NOT true about ethical decision-making frameworks?

They should be used in social work.

They should be a part of clinical decisions.

They should be followed simply and solely in linear progression.

They should be part of a social work education curriculum.

. What is the recommended second step in ethical decision-making?

Explore values and biases

Describe the case and context

Define the ethical problem

Gather information

. What is the focus of practice-based evidence?

Scientific evidence

Measurable outcomes

Social work practice

Training

. Which can be a result of occupational exposure to stress?

Burnout

Compassion fatigue

Vicarious trauma

All of the above

. Which is NOT a potential result of occupational stress?

Ineffectiveness

Impaired judgment

Memory loss

Unethical practice

. What can be an effective countermeasure for occupational stress?

Therapy

Changing occupations

Sleep

Self-care

. In the early twentieth century, social work ethics focused primarily on professional conduct.

True

False

. Utilitarian and deontological theories are frequently discussed in social work literature.

True

False

. In the 1970s, diverse disciplines began to acknowledge that science could not answer a variety of questions that are fundamentally ethical in nature.

True

False

. Social service delivery differs markedly between Canada's southern and northern regions.

True

False

. Personal biases should not be considered in social workers' ethical decision-making.

True

False

. Following ethical guidelines guarantees ethical social work practice.

True

False

. Evidence-based practice combines research and practice, using scientific knowledge to inform social work interventions.

True

False

. The symptoms of vicarious trauma are cumulative, developing over a long period of time.

True

False

. Because they often work in demanding settings, social workers are especially vulnerable to occupational stress.

True

False

. Self-care strategies are best practiced at the individual level.

True

False

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