SOWK 270 (ETHICS) MIDTERM EXAM STUDY GUIDE-
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
Morals/Ethics - Answers - prepositional statements (standards) that are used by
members of a profession or group to determine what the right course of action in a
situation is. Ask "What ought I do?"
Values - Answers - describe ideas that we value or prize. To value something means
that we hold it dear and feel it has worth to us.
Pre-conventional - Answers - focus is on the individual only
Pre-conventional Stage 1 - Answers - focus on obedience and punishment orientation
Pre-conventional Stage 2 - Answers - focus on instrumental purpose or exchange
Conventional - Answers - the focus is on relationships in a group
Conventional Stage 3 - Answers - Focus on interpersonal accord, conformity
Conventional Stage 4 - Answers - Focus on social accord & system maintenance
Post- conventional - Answers - the focus is on the inner self and personally held
principles
Post-conventional Stage 5 - Answers - Focus on social contract & individual rights
Post-conventional Stage 6 - Answers - Focus on universal ethical principles
Gert's 10 Moral Rules - Answers - • Do not kill
• Do not cause pain
• Do not disable
• Do not deprive of freedom
• Do not deprive of pleasure
• Do not deceive
• Do not cheat
• Keep your promise
• Obey the law
• Do your duty
The 5 Moral Ideals - Answers - Prevent or reduce rick of:
• Death
• Pain
• Disability
, • Loss of pleasure
• Loss of freedom
The 5 Harms All Rational People Want to Avoid - Answers - • Death
• Pain
• Disability
• Loss of pleasure
• Loss of freedom
The Four Component Model - Answers - Moral Sensitivity
Moral Judgement
Moral Motivation
Moral Character
Moral Sensitivity - Answers - Refers to the ability to identify moral issues and an
awareness to how one's actions can affect others. ("is this a moral dilemma?")
Moral Judgement - Answers - The ability to weigh options, assess good and bad
aspects of each, and provide strong reasons for the justification of the option you
choose. Answers the question "is this the right thing to do?"
(Doing something because you were told to do it indicates a lack of Moral Judgment)
Moral Motivation - Answers - How do you weigh personal values against other moral
considerations. Ask "Whose needs am I really meeting?". Also note three elements that
affect moral motivation
Moral Character - Answers - Having the courage to follow through with correct action,
even when there is personal risk. Refers to strength and perseverance.
Deontology - Answers - What matters most is the intention of the person making the
decision. Deals with intentions and motives. Answers the question: What is my duty?
Utilitarianism - Answers - Decision is based off of what does the most good for the most
amount of people.
The 4 components of Principlism - Answers - • Beneficence
• Non-maleficence
• Justice
• Respect for people's rights and dignity
NASW Code of Ethics (What does it do?) - Answers - • Guideline to help makes
decisions
• Provides a standard for the public to hold the social worker too.
• Does not provide unique answers to everything
• Socializes new Social Workers to values and standards
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
Morals/Ethics - Answers - prepositional statements (standards) that are used by
members of a profession or group to determine what the right course of action in a
situation is. Ask "What ought I do?"
Values - Answers - describe ideas that we value or prize. To value something means
that we hold it dear and feel it has worth to us.
Pre-conventional - Answers - focus is on the individual only
Pre-conventional Stage 1 - Answers - focus on obedience and punishment orientation
Pre-conventional Stage 2 - Answers - focus on instrumental purpose or exchange
Conventional - Answers - the focus is on relationships in a group
Conventional Stage 3 - Answers - Focus on interpersonal accord, conformity
Conventional Stage 4 - Answers - Focus on social accord & system maintenance
Post- conventional - Answers - the focus is on the inner self and personally held
principles
Post-conventional Stage 5 - Answers - Focus on social contract & individual rights
Post-conventional Stage 6 - Answers - Focus on universal ethical principles
Gert's 10 Moral Rules - Answers - • Do not kill
• Do not cause pain
• Do not disable
• Do not deprive of freedom
• Do not deprive of pleasure
• Do not deceive
• Do not cheat
• Keep your promise
• Obey the law
• Do your duty
The 5 Moral Ideals - Answers - Prevent or reduce rick of:
• Death
• Pain
• Disability
, • Loss of pleasure
• Loss of freedom
The 5 Harms All Rational People Want to Avoid - Answers - • Death
• Pain
• Disability
• Loss of pleasure
• Loss of freedom
The Four Component Model - Answers - Moral Sensitivity
Moral Judgement
Moral Motivation
Moral Character
Moral Sensitivity - Answers - Refers to the ability to identify moral issues and an
awareness to how one's actions can affect others. ("is this a moral dilemma?")
Moral Judgement - Answers - The ability to weigh options, assess good and bad
aspects of each, and provide strong reasons for the justification of the option you
choose. Answers the question "is this the right thing to do?"
(Doing something because you were told to do it indicates a lack of Moral Judgment)
Moral Motivation - Answers - How do you weigh personal values against other moral
considerations. Ask "Whose needs am I really meeting?". Also note three elements that
affect moral motivation
Moral Character - Answers - Having the courage to follow through with correct action,
even when there is personal risk. Refers to strength and perseverance.
Deontology - Answers - What matters most is the intention of the person making the
decision. Deals with intentions and motives. Answers the question: What is my duty?
Utilitarianism - Answers - Decision is based off of what does the most good for the most
amount of people.
The 4 components of Principlism - Answers - • Beneficence
• Non-maleficence
• Justice
• Respect for people's rights and dignity
NASW Code of Ethics (What does it do?) - Answers - • Guideline to help makes
decisions
• Provides a standard for the public to hold the social worker too.
• Does not provide unique answers to everything
• Socializes new Social Workers to values and standards
