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Choose one of the situations below where your personal values aligned easily with social work values and mention it. I also want you to identify from the list (if possible, if not think of one on your own) a situation where your personal values do not align with professional Social Work values. What would you do in that situation? How would the Code of Ethics help in this decision?

(Critical Thinking section 2-2)

• Should there be a death penalty for extreme crimes? If so, for what types of crimes (e.g., terrorism, murder, or armed robbery)?
• Should women be allowed the freedom of choice regarding abortion? If not, are there any circumstances under which an abortion could be performed (e.g., rape, incest, or a threat to the life of the mother)?
• Should women change their names to those of their spouses when they marry? Why or why not?Should people who are critically ill and in intense pain be able to "pull their own plug"-that is, put themselves to death?
• Should teachers in elementary and secondary school be able to use corporal punishment (i.e., inflicting punishment by causing physical pain)?
• Should prayers be allowed in public schools? What if there are children of various faiths involved (e.g., Buddhist, Muslim, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Unitarian, Hindu, or atheists)?
• Should schools provide sex education to children? If so, what should be taught?
• Should oil companies be allowed to develop untouched lands in the Arctic to keep domestic gas prices down? Or should lumber companies be allowed to cut down old-growth trees such as the giant redwoods in California?