Human Services Chapter 3
Ashook has been working in the human service profession for several years and has earned the recognition that he has met predetermined standards of professionalism in that field. He has most likely earned __________ in his field, and this will attest to his level of competence.
a. certification
In the developmental ethical model of William Perry, higher-level helpers are sometimes denoted as being in the stage of __________. This involves being more a complex thinker, open to different opinions, flexible, empathetic, sensitive to the context of an ethical dilemma, and nondogmatic.
a. relativism
Colin has worked as a social worker for 14 years and has established himself as an advanced clinician within the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW). The highest credential he might be awarded as a result of this established pattern of professional excellence is:
a. the diplomate in clinical social work (dcsw)
Tyshae has earned her Master's degree in human services, and is now interested in receiving certification as a Human Service - Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP). She will need to accrue at least _____ hours in the field after her years in school before such certification can be earned.
b. 1500
Which of the following moral principles in ethical decision making is about promoting the good of society?
b. benificence
Which term refers to the fact that a physician has had additional experience and training in a specialty and has taken and passed a rigorous examination in that area?
b. board certification
Which of the following is a major advantage of receiving licensure in the human service professions?
b. those who are licensed can obtain third-party reimbursement
Corey's ethical decision making model contains which of the following?
d. an eight stage decision making model
Which process provides many benefits to the consumer and helper, such as delimiting the field, identifying competence, increasing professionalism, and ensuring parity?
d. credentialing
All 50 states offer licensure for professional counselors as a(n) __________, though the specific requirements for such licensure can vary widely from one state to another.
d. licensed professional counself (lpc)
Shiriki is currently earning a master's degree from a human service degree from a university program that has been accredited by the CHSHE. Which of the following is NOT a benefit she can expect as a result of the program being accredited?
d. she will require fewer hours for licensure since she trained in an accredited program
According to your author, a commitment to competence for a human service professional should include all but which of the following activities?
d. teaching students within a human service program
All EXCEPT which of the following are problems with ethical codes?
d. they are too prescriptive -- telling you exactly how to act
Martavis believes that he is ethically obligated to be truthful and genuine with his clients within the context of their counseling relationship. According to Kitchener, Martavis is attending to the ethical principle of:
d. veracity
