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Adolescents in the formal operational stage display “imaginary audience” and “personal fable” egocentrism, focusing on peer perception. Concrete operations apply to younger children.

The NASW Code of Ethics mandates that client confidentiality is paramount. Social workers are prohibited from disclosing any information without the client’s written consent, except under circumstances involving risk of harm to self or others, child or elder abuse, or when required by law. Being married to a client does not grant automatic access to privileged therapeutic information. Providing “non-sensitive” information or relying on trustworthiness undermines professional ethics and could breach HIPAA regulations. The correct initial step is to refuse disclosure and maintain confidentiality unless explicit consent is obtained. This protects the therapeutic relationship, respects client autonomy, and upholds the professional standard of practice.

GAD requires 6+ months of pervasive worry with symptoms like fatigue, restlessness, poor concentration. Adjustment disorder is short-term, panic involves sudden attacks, phobia is specific.

Bartering is not prohibited but must be carefully evaluated for fairness, exploitation risk, cultural appropriateness, and policy compliance. Automatic acceptance or refusal disregards ethical nuance.

The Code of Ethics requires informed consent before using client data for research. De-identification alone is insufficient. The social worker must protect confidentiality and autonomy by obtaining consent.