CPS CPS Ethics & Professional Standards 3

Question 1

Continuing education for a CPS credential is required primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Maintain competency and stay current with evolving best practices

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Increase salary

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Meet IRS reporting requirements

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Qualify for additional certifications automatically

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'professional advocacy' for a CPS?

Accepted Answer

Speaking up for effective prevention policies, funding, and community needs

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Lobbying for personal pay raises

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Promoting a single political party

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Advertising personal services

Question 3

If a CPS receives a gift from a participant, the most ethically appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline politely and explain the professional boundary policy

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Accept it as a sign of gratitude

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Accept it but not document it

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Ask for a different gift instead

Question 4

Which term describes the obligation of a prevention specialist to act in the best interest of program participants?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

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Fidelity

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Veracity

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Justice

Question 5

Self-disclosure by a prevention specialist (sharing personal experiences with a participant) should be used:

Accepted Answer

Sparingly and only when it directly benefits the participant

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Freely to build rapport at all times

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Never under any circumstances

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Whenever the specialist feels comfortable

Question 6

A prevention specialist who is asked to work outside their competence area should:

Accepted Answer

Decline and refer to a qualified professional or seek supervision and training first

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Attempt the work to avoid disappointing the supervisor

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Proceed and learn on the job

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Delegate to a volunteer without informing them of the gap