Parsons Ch.7 Verified Test Bank Ethical Decision-Making

Chapter 7

1. Professional practice is typically
   1. Prescriptive and directive
   2. Fluid and flexible
   3. Simple and straightforward
   4. Very clear-cut
2. There may be ethical challenges in some areas; however, this area should never be flexible in regards to ethical decisions
   1. Confidentiality
   2. Boundaries
   3. Informed consent
   4. None of the above
3. Ethical dilemmas
   1. Do not have a singular path to resolution
   2. Have a singular path to resolution
   3. Rarely occur
   4. Have no “best” outcome
4. In the Ethical Justification Model
   1. The main focus is being able to justify the decision of the practitioner
   2. The main focus is to consider the practitioner’s ethical code
   3. The main focus is to consider equally for the client, and no harm to the client
   4. The main focus is finding the shortest path to a resolution
5. The Step-wise Approach
   1. Ensures that each practitioner, in similar situations, will arrive at the same outcome
   2. Does not ensure that practitioner, in similar situations, will arrive at the same outcome
   3. Does not include a step to evaluate the selected course of action
   4. Does not include concern for the scope of the issue
6. The Step-wise Approach, and similar models
   1. Do not allow the practitioner to explain reflections on the selection of a course of action
   2. Are drawn out processes which may take too much time
   3. Do not consider alternative courses of action
   4. Allow practitioners to explain their deliberations in the selection of a course of action
7. The Values-based Virtue Approach
   1. Focuses on the values of the practitioner
   2. Focuses on the codes of ethics
   3. Cannot be used alongside other approaches
   4. Does not consider the practitioner’s virtues
8. In the Tarvydas Integrative Decision-Making Model
   1. Social values are not considered
   2. Fact finding is done by a consultant
   3. Culture and context of the client are considered
   4. The practitioner only evaluates the negative impacts of the course of action
9. Common, recurring elements found within many decision-making models include
   1. Awareness
   2. Grounding
   3. Support
   4. All of the above
10. Grounding refers to
    1. Staying strong in your convictions
    2. Knowing laws and policies
    3. Being as open and honest as possible
    4. Connecting to other professionals
11. Implementation involves
    1. Assessing the potential positive and negative consequences
    2. Letting the client decide the best course of action
    3. Developing one path to explore in depth
    4. None of the above
12. Ethical practitioners have a duty and responsibility to
    1. Follow the same decision making model in every situation
    2. Follow the code of ethics without consideration of any other factors
    3. Engage in self-reflection in the decision making process
    4. Not talk about the client’s situation with anyone else