Ethics for Social Workers Quiz

1. Ethics is defined as:

a) Moral principles that govern or guide a person�s behavior.
b) System or code of morals of a particular profession.
c) Individual believes and values.
d) a and b.
e) b and c.

2. The following is/are true regarding the NASW’s first code of ethics are:

a) Established in 1960.
b) Agreed upon code that ALL social workers ascribe to.
c) Defines social work profession and responsibilities of social workers.
d) Defines values and principles that guide social workers� conduct in all practice areas.
e) All of the above.

3. Which of the following is not one of the six values in the NASW Code of Ethics?

a) Consideration
b) Service
c) Dignity and worth of the person
d) Social justice
e) Integrity

4. NASW Code of Ethics holds six ethical standards relevant to professional activities of all social workers. Which one is not an area social workers have an ethical responsibility to:

a) To clients.
b) In practice settings.
c) To the broader society.
d) To the social work profession.
e) To their religion.

5. An ethical dilemma occurs when:

a) One�s personal values come into conflict with the best practices outlined by our profession.
b) When two or more social work values are in conflict.
c) Any of the possible actions or responses the social worker can make inevitably requires the breaching or compromise of at least one ethical principle.
d) Only a and b
e) a, b, c