Question 1

Ethical mandates are clearly spelled out in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.

Accepted Answer

Yes, a mandate describes how early educators are required to act and what they must do.

Answer

No, the early educator should do whatever is easiest or will please others.

Question 2

It is important to follow the Code's clear direction when you encounter a situation that requires an ethical responsibility.

Accepted Answer

Yes, it will help you do the right thing even if your decision is difficult or unpopular.

Answer

No, tell your supervisor and they'll handle it. Then you won't look like a "bad guy" in front of families or coworkers.

Question 3

Ethical responsibilities are like legal responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

Yes, they require or forbid a particular action. An example is mandating the reporting of child abuse.

Answer

No, ethical responsibilities are only suggestions. An example is deciding for yourself what is right or wrong.

Question 4

An ethical issue concerns any of the following: right and wrong, rights and responsibilities, human welfare, or an individual's best interests.

Accepted Answer

True. All of these situations apply.

Answer

False. It's only an ethical issue when human welfare is involved.

Question 5

A dilemma is a situation where there are two possible resolutions, each can be morally justified.

Accepted Answer

Yes, a dilemma requires the early educator to choose between two actions.

Answer

No, a dilemma has only one true resolution.

Question 6

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