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ASWB EXAM- PROFESSIONAL VALUES AND ETHICS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
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ASWB EXAM- PROFESSIONAL VALUESAND ETHICS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
Types of legal mandates - ANSWER Constitutional law, statutory law, regulatory law, court-
made/common law, executive orders
SW categories of ethical and legal issues - ANSWER 1. Actions that are compatible with both legal and
ethical standards in SW
· Legal and ethical
2. Actions that are neither legal nor ethical in SW according to prevailing standards
· Not legal and not ethical
3. Actions that are legal but not ethical according to prevailing standards
· Legal and not ethical
4. Actions that are ethical, but not legal according to laws and standards
· Ethical and not legal
Conflicts between ethical and legal standards - ANSWER -SW should identify the mandates, individuals,
groups, and organizations that are affected
-Identify all courses of action and the benefits and risks of each alternative
-SW should consult with colleagues and appropriate experts
-All steps should be documented
-Once decision is made- results should be monitored and evaluated
Ethical dilemma - ANSWER -Predicament when SW must decide between two viable solutions that seem
to have similar ethical value
-SW should be aware of conflicts between personal and professional values and deal with them
responsibly
Conflict between SW and agency standards - ANSWER If SW ethical obligations conflict with agency
policies, SW should make an effort to resolve conflict consistent with SW standards
,Essential steps in ethical problem solving - ANSWER 1. Identify ethical standards that are being
compromised- go to NASW code of ethics, do not rely on supervisor or coworkers
2. Determine whether there is an ethical issue or dilemma
3. Weigh ethical issues in light of key SW values and principles defined by NASW
4. Suggest modifications in light of the prioritized ethical values and principles that are central to the
dilemma
5. Implement modifications in light of prioritized ethical values and principles
6. Monitor for new ethical issues or dilemmas
Client's right to refuse services - ANSWER o SW should provide services- in context of professional
relationship with valid informed consent
o SW should use clear and understandable language to explain purpose of services, risks related to
services, limits to services, relevant costs, reasonable alternatives, client's right to refuse or withdraw
consent, and time frame covered by consent, opportunity to ask questions (NASW)
o When clients are receiving services involuntarily, SW should provide information about nature and
extent of services and about extent of clients' right to refuse service (NASW)
Physical contact ethics - ANSWER -Important to set clear, appropriate, sensitive boundaries
-SW should not engage in physical contact with clients when possibility of psychological harm to client as
a result of the contact (ex: cradling, caressing)
Sexual contact/relationships ethics - ANSWER -SW should under no circumstances engage in sexual
activities with current clients, whether consensual or not
-No sexual contact with client, clients' relatives, or others of close relation where there is risk of
exploitation or potential harm to a client
· May make it hard for SW and client to maintain professional boundaries
-SW assumes full burden for setting clear, appropriate, culturally sensitive boundaries
-No sexual contact with former clients because of potential harm to a client
· If SW claims an exception, it is full burden of SW to demonstrate that former client has not been
exploited, coerced, or manipulated, intentionally or unintentionally
, -SW should not provide services to individuals with whom they have had a prior sexual relationship-
harmful to individual and likely to make it difficult for SW and individual to maintain professional
boundaries
Sexual harassment ethics - ANSWER SW should not sexually harass clients- sexual advances, sexual
solicitation, requests for sexual favors, other verbal of physical conduct of a sexual nature
Dual relationship - ANSWER when SW relate to client in more than one relationship- may be
professional, social, or business, occur simultaneously or consecutively
Ethical issues with dual relationships - ANSWER o SW should avoid conflicts of interest that interfere with
the work
o SW should inform clients when a real or potential conflict of interest arises- make clear that client
interests are primary and protect them to greatest extent possible- May lead to termination of services
with a referral
o SW should not take unfair advantage of professional relationship to further their personal, religious,
political, or business interests
o SW should not engage in dual or multiple relationships with clients or formal clients where there is a
risk of exploitation or potential harm to client
-If unavoidable- SW should take steps to protect client, responsible for setting clear, appropriate,
culturally sensitive boundaries
SW ethics and couples/families - ANSWER -SW should clarify with all parties what their professional
obligations are and who is considered the client, take appropriate action to minimize conflict of interest
· Especially necessary if SW asked to testify in a child custody dispute or divorce proceeding
SW ethics and evaluation or research - ANSWER -SW should avoid conflicts of interests and dual
relationships with participants, and inform them when a conflict of interest arises
-Take steps to make participants' interests primary
Good self-disclosure - ANSWER Therapeutically useful, helps client connect during engagement, realize
they are not the only ones who have experienced similar problem
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