Question

question 1 (2.5 points)
what is the primary purpose of a code of ethics?
○ to replace the need for critical thinking
○ to provide legal advice to practitioners
○ to ensure practitioners earn a high income
○ to safeguard the welfare of clients

question 2 (2.5 points)
when a complaint is lodged against a member of a professional organization,
ethics committee __________.
○ launches an investigation and deliberates on the case
○ transfers the case to law enforcement

Explanation:

Question 1

• "To replace the need for critical thinking" is incorrect because a code of ethics complements, not replaces, critical thinking.
• "To provide legal advice to practitioners" is wrong as a code of ethics is about ethical standards, not legal advice.
• "To ensure practitioners earn a high income" is irrelevant; a code of ethics is not about income.
• "To safeguard the welfare of clients" is correct as a code of ethics guides professionals to act in the best interest of clients.

When a complaint is made against a professional organization member, the ethics committee's role is typically to investigate and deliberate on the case. Transferring to law enforcement is not the primary role of an ethics committee (they handle ethical violations, not criminal/legal matters unless the violation is also illegal, but the first option is about the ethics committee's standard process).

Answer:

D. To safeguard the welfare of clients

Question 2 (assuming the first option is a choice and the second is incomplete, but based on the visible option)