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4. Which of the following is true of the D.A.R.E. program? It is a program aimed at reducing teen pregnancy It is a drug prevention program for high school students It is a social work sponsored program focused on gang prevention It is widely used but has not been proven effective

! It is widely used but has not been proven effective

7. Ethnic group variations among elderly include: -African American elderly report greater levels of satisfaction than elderly whites -Of all the elderly ethnic groups living in poverty, Indigenous people have the highest rates - All of these answers are true -Indigenous people are least likely to use government services -Traditional Latino families provide support to their elderly

- All of these answers are true

6. Which of the following are common legal challenges faced by people as they age? -Living wills -Guardianship and Conservatorship -All of these answers -Health Care Power of Attorney

-All of these answers

12. 6. Which of the following is true? -Based on a belief that alcoholism was caused by a moral failing, religious groups opposed to alcoholic inebriation created the temperance movement -Amphetamines distort visual and sensory perception, often creating prolonged episodes of emotionality that can resemble psychotic states -The decision about where to place a client for drug and alcohol treatment is most often determined by the client's medical condition, motivation, ability to discontinue use, past treatment history, and social support network -Males tend to develop higher blood alcohol levels than females who drink the same amount

-Based on a belief that alcoholism was caused by a moral failing, religious groups opposed to alcoholic inebriation created the temperance movement

12. 3. The strengths perspective requires the case management process to be driven by which of the following? -Client-identified goals. -The social worker's clinical orientation -The client's ability to pay for treatment services -The need for the client to break through denial

-Client-identified goals.

5. Which of the following is not a goal of case management with the elderly? -Improving client access to the continuum of long term care services -Assuring that services are appropriate to the needs of a particular client -Serving as a bridge between institutional and community-based care services -Conducting support, therapy, or recreational groups -Supporting the client's caregivers with counseling and information

-Conducting support, therapy, or recreational groups

8. Which of the following is/are true? -Gerontology is the study of the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging. -Ageism is prejudice against people based on their age as it applies only to youth -Depression in the elderly is over diagnosed -The goal of gerontological social work is to find nursing homes for needy elderly

-Gerontology is the study of the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging.

10. Which of the following is/are false? -Disengagement Theory asserts that to withdraw and to become more introspective as one grows older is normal and healthy -Gerontology is the study of the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging -Indigenous older people are the group most likely to utilize existing government services. -Various drug interactions are a particular risk factor for the elderly

-Indigenous older people are the group most likely to utilize existing government services.

12.2. Which of the following statements is not true? -It is hard to pay for treatment because substance abuse is not included in the American's with Disabilities Act. -Alcohol and drug issues commonly occur in combination with other mental health challenges -With more than 11,000 drug treatment facilities in the US, there is still a shortage -The decision of where to place a client for treatment is often determined by the client's insurance coverage and availability of treatment programs

-It is hard to pay for treatment because substance abuse is not included in the American's with Disabilities Act.

2. Which of the following is not a common legal challenges faced by people as they age? -Health Care Power of Attorney -Living wills -Age discrimination -Low percentage of older people voting -Guardianship and Conservatorship

-Low percentage of older people voting

10. Which of the following is NOT true? -30% of children with alcoholic parents develope alcoholism themselves, while 10% with nonalcoholic parents develope alcoholism suggests that both environmental and genetic variables are at play -Researchers have no evidence that sugar is addictive -The misuse and abuse of perscription drugs is trending higher, particularily pain relievers such as Vicodin and OxyContin -Substance abuse is th continued use of alcohol or other drugs in spite of negative consequences

-Researchers have no evidence that sugar is addictive

4. The Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965 established which of the following: -The Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Program (OASDI) -Medicare and Medicaid -The Administration on Aging (AOA), and Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) -The Department of Housing and Urban Development

-The Administration on Aging (AOA), and Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)

3. The Recovery Movement refers to A move away from the medical, disease-based focus of mental health treatment, to a wellness and recovery-based model. Efforts in New Orleans to help people with mental illness to recover after Hurricane Katrina. A 1960s mental health movement by consumers that proved ineffective. # A system of half-way houses designed to help people recovering from substance abuse. #

A move away from the medical, disease-based focus of mental health treatment, to a wellness and recovery-based model.

12. 1. A compulsion toward a specific behavior despite negative consequences, and a psychological and/or physical dependence on the behavior or substance being abused is known as which of the following? -Substance Abuse -Chemical Dependency -Drug Misuse -Addiction

Addiction

8. Which is NOT an activity that a school social worker would engage in? Discipline of students with behavioral issues Advocate for fair funding Counseling Consultant on school related issues Home visits

Answer Discipline of students with behavioral issues Advocate for fair funding

10. Which is NOT a reason for the disparity in health between the poor and those with greater resources? -Late diagnosis -Greater overall stress -Poor nutrition -Less education - Apathy

Apathy

Which of the following statements is true about the US health care system? -Approximately one in six Americans has inadequate access to health care -All US citizens receive equal health care -Most people have private insurance coverage and the government covers all those who do not # -Improving technology means that Americans have the lowest infant mortality rate in the world

Approximately one in six Americans has inadequate access to health care

9. Which of the following is/are true? Because they are young, children can never be included in the planning and decision-making regarding the intervention process. Things that children discuss with social workers must remain confidential. Assessment is an on-going process that continues throughout a social worker's involvement with a child or family Social workers are not mandated to report an incident of child abuse that they hear about when they are off-duty.

Assessment is an on-going process that continues throughout a social worker's involvement with a child or family

10. Which of the following is/are true? -Children often come to the attention of a social worker on their own -In cases where people who are undocumented are arrested and detained for deportation, there are structured, time-honored government assisted provisions made for any of their children who were born in the USA -Child development theory tells us that it is always problematic for children to be sleeping with their parents -Balancing the value of self-determination is especially complicated when working with children

Balancing the value of self-determination is especially complicated when working with children

10. Which is NOT a major reason that researchers have identified to help explain the high dropout rates with Latino, African American and Lesbian/Gay students? No one cares Better opportunites outside school Harrassment Pregnancy Lack of belonging Poverty causes need to work

Better opportunites outside school

4. Which of the following is/are reasons for social workers to become involved in community practice? Building political power and improving access for marginalized people Advocating for a client's interest Establishing rules for the community Developing services for better roads

Building political power and improving access for marginalized people

Which is NOT an example of historical practices or policies that have taken away the rights of certain social groups? a. Manifest destiny b. Slavery c. Immigration laws d. Colonization e. Civil War

Civil War

6. Which of the following is/are true? a. Cognitive behavioral therapies focus on changing thinking patterns that are irrational or ineffective b. information and referral is a method of intervention emphasizing one's early life experiences c. The assumptions underlying the problem solving method is that client problems represent weakness on the part of the individual, which the social worker must then rectify d. Macro practice means working with individuals and families

Cognitive behavioral therapies focus on changing thinking patterns that are irrational or ineffective

1. Which of the following theories emphasizes short-term intervention? Cognitive-Behavioral Psychodynamic Crisis Intervention Problem-Solving

Crisis Intervention

The development of skills that reflects a true understanding of diversity and ability to practice with diverse individuals is known as: Group of answer choices a. Empowerment b. Client centered practice c. Cultural competence d. Multicultural practice

Cultural competence

8. Which of the following is/are true? A case manager is someone who provides therapeutic services such as counseling for addiction Functional organizing strives to empower and improve the lives of low-income, marginalized and oppressed people by bringing residents together to become more involved in the social and economic lives of their communities Undergraduate social work education teaches specialized and advanced clinical skills and knowledge Cultural humility means being aware that we see the world through our own particular lens and engaging in ongoing self reflection and self critique

Cultural humility means being aware that we see the world through our own particular lens and engaging in ongoing self reflection and self critique

10. Which of the following is/are false? Mental illness is more common than cancer, diabetes, or heart disease An estimated 33% of the homeless live with severe mental illness Within 20 years mental illness is predicted to become the leading cause of disease worldwide Deinstitutionalization was implemented with a good understanding of the individual and social consequences

Deinstitutionalization was implemented with a good understanding of the individual and social consequences

9. Which is not a primary task that social workers have inside of correctional facilities? Write comprehensive psychosocial histories and prepare reports for the parole board Administer treatment programs to sex offenders, alcoholics, and addicts Determining appropriate punishment for misbehavior Conduct individual and group therapy, teaching life skills, or advocating for prisoners' rights

Determining appropriate punishment for misbehavior

7. Which of the following is false? -Social workers were involved in incorporating the concept of due process into the juvenile justice system -Diversion programs require that offenders complete only half of their prison sentences before being reintegrated into the community. -People who are convicted of a crime and receive probation do not go to jail or prison for their crime. -Forensic social work is the application of social work to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system

Diversion programs require that offenders complete only half of their prison sentences before being reintegrated into the community.

7. Which of the following is/are false? Due to a lack of appropriate training, self-help groups are of no use in providing services for those with a mental illness Jails and prisons in the US currently house a larger number of people with mental illness than do state mental hospitals 8. Due to high levels of stress in their lives, people in lower socioeconomic groups have higher rates of mental illness than do people in higher socioeconomic groups The most common reason for hospital admissions nationwide is a biological psychiatric condition, such as bi-polar disorder or schizophrenia

Due to a lack of appropriate training, self-help groups are of no use in providing services for those with a mental illness

1. School social workers rely on which theory or framework to analyze the transactions between students, teachers, parents, and the school system? String Theory Empowerment Framework Ecological Framework Conflict Theory

Ecological Framework

8. Which is NOT a major reason why members of non-dominant groups are less likely to seek help from human service professionals? Lack of trust toward government operated institutions High regard for clinicians Cost and lack of affordable treatment Previous experience of inferior or less effective treatment

High regard for clinicians

Which of the following is/are true? Group of answer choices a. History is important in understanding current concerns of non-dominant groups b. Studies show that social services are over utilized by people of color c. Empowerment Practice refers to the practice of social workers giving advice to clients d. Self-awareness is an not a requirement for any social worker who seeks to build cultural competence in his or her practice

History is important in understanding current concerns of non-dominant groups

Which of the following most accurately describes the difference between an immigrant and a refugee? a. Group of answer choicesImmigrants are in the U.S. legally while refugees come in illegally b. Immigrants come by choice while refugees come to escape persecution c. Refugees come from non-English speaking countries while immigrants come from all countries d. Refugees come by choice while immigrants come to escape persecution

Immigrants come by choice while refugees come to escape persecution

7. Referral, Assessment & Engagement, Planning & Implementation, and Termination are a few steps of which process? Intervention process Adoption process Direct services Case management

Intervention process

4. Which of the following best defines "Empirically-based practice"? It is culturally sensitive and provides culturally relevant services It is a multidisciplinary team-based approach It draws on research to evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of interventions It teaches skills needed to function as normally as possible in the community

It draws on research to evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of interventions

12. 5. An approach which addresses the supply side of the drug problem includes which of the following? -Law enforcement programs -Prevention programs aimed at reducing isolation -School-based drug prevention programs -Culturally-sensitive drug treatment programs

Law enforcement programs

2. The term educational equity refers to which of the following: Providing vouchers for private school Equal treatment of non-English speaking students Equal treatment for students with disabilities Less funding disparity between poor and rich school districts

Less funding disparity between poor and rich school districts

3. The act of removing a child with a disability from special education classes and placing him or her in one or more regular education classes is known as which of the following? Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Open Schools Mainstreaming No Child Left Behind

Mainstreaming

9. Which of the following is NOT a reason the medical model of health care can be described as a "deficit model"? -Medical doctors are knwledgeable in prevention of disease and sickness -Strengths, successes , and effective coping strategies are not solicited of taken into account -Doctor's questions are designed to elicit disabilites, distress, dysfunction and dependency -There is very little connection betwen the patient and the patient's environment

Medical doctors are knwledgeable in prevention of disease and sickness

12. 7. Which of the following is/are false? -Drug and alcohol treatment is cost effective. For every one dollar invested in treatment, the government saves four to seven dollars in drug-related health costs, crime, and criminal justice costs -The Americans with Disabilities Act formally recognized substance abuse and dependence as a disability -In spite of the fact that there are more than 11,000 specialized drug treatment facilities and programs in the United States, there is still a shortage -Men are less likely than women to seek drug and alcohol treatment

Men are less likely than women to seek drug and alcohol treatment

9. Which is NOT a major reason why people who experience mental illness do not seek treatment? Fear of the system People are not aware of their condition Stigma and shame Moral objections Belief that their symptoms are physical rather than psychological

Moral objections

3. During the 21st century, which of the following is not a primary reason for the predicted dramatic increase during the 21st century in the percentage of people who are older? -More children being born -Large number of baby boomers getting older -People are living longer -Fewer children being born

More children being born

6. Which of the following is/are true? Traditionally schools have been funded solely through income taxes A developmental disability is characterized by a significant difference between a child's overall intelligence and his or her ability to read, write, and/or do mathematical calculations More than half of all school social workers exclusively serve students with disabilities, particularly students with developmental disabilities The specialty of school social work was developed in the 1940s primarily to address the needs of students who were newly arrived immigrants

More than half of all school social workers exclusively serve students with disabilities, particularly students with developmental disabilities

2. The broken window theory suggests which of the following? -Neighborhoods where police tolerate misdemeanors will most likely experience more felony-level crimes as well. -We can lower crime by improving the appearance of neighborhoods, by doing things such as fixing broken windows -Criminals are like broken windows, and must be actively changed -Institutionalized racism, poverty and economic inequality breed criminals

Neighborhoods where police tolerate misdemeanors will most likely experience more felony-level crimes as well.

7. Which of the following is/are true? - - On average, people in lower socioeconomic groups have higher mortality (death) and morbidity (illness) rates than people in higher socioeconomic groups -Medicare is financially in good shape for the next twenty years -Approximately one in four Americans have inadequate access to health care according to the National Center for Health Workforce, 2008 -Employer health insurance premiums are growing at twenty times the rate of inflation

On average, people in lower socioeconomic groups have higher mortality (death) and morbidity (illness) rates than people in higher socioeconomic groups

5. Which of the following is not part of the IEP process? Annual revision Removal of the child from the classroom if they do not meet expected goals Outline the expected level of educational performance; annual goals, including short-term objectives; and specific educational services that will be provided to the child. Determine the extent to which the child will be able to participate in regular education classes Parents are encouraged to participate

Removal of the child from the classroom if they do not meet expected goals

5. Which of the following is not a type of developmental disability? Epilepsy Down syndrome Autism Parkinson's epilepsy

Parkinson's

9. Which is NOT a possible reason for the high prevalence of drug and alcohol abuse among non-dominant groups or populations? Stress Institutional racism Poverty Politically based Social isolation

Politically based

5. The Mental Health Parity Act does which of the following? Forces people with a mental illness to accept treatment Prohibits insurers from imposing lifetime- and annual-benefit limits on mental health services that are not imposed on physical health care Requires insurance companies to provide the same mental health coverage to children that it provides to adults Requires insurance companies to provide mental health coverage regardless of preexisting condition

Prohibits insurers from imposing lifetime- and annual-benefit limits on mental health services that are not imposed on physical health care

9. Which is NOT a way a school social worker would typically promote multicultural education? - Provide opportunities for students to protest and boycott oppression-related issues. -Encourage teachers to select content that includes different cultural viewpoints and interpretations -Provide students with opportunities to develop cross-cultural communication and conflict resolution skills -Provide opportunities and encourage teachers, students, and parents to share their own life stories, attitudes, prejudices, and values as they relate to dealing with different ethnic groups

Provide opportunities for students to protest and boycott oppression-related issues.

10. Which job/activities is a person with a BSW NOT qualified to do? Provide case management for Child Protective Service Provide crisis intervention on a suicide hotline Work for a health care company Provide psychotherapy Assist victims of crime

Provide psychotherapy

2. Which of the following statements about mental health care in the US is the most accurate? Almost all insurance plans offer the same benefits for mental health treatment as they do for the treatment of physical health problems Costs for mental health care have remained constant while the costs of physical health care have risen dramatically Rather than being a single system, the delivery of mental health services is actually a loose network of various services Psychiatrists provide the vast majority of mental health services in the US

Rather than being a single system, the delivery of mental health services is actually a loose network of various services

3. Which of the following is not a social work position on crime and criminals? Convicted criminals can be rehabilitated More funds should be spent on juvenile prevention and treatment programs All victims should receive assistance Refer more children who commit crimes to the adult criminal justice system

Refer more children who commit crimes to the adult criminal justice system

5. Which of the following is/are important for social workers to know about juvenile female offenders? No answer text provided. Girls receive lighter sentences than boys for committing the same offense Research shows that the first step along females' pathway to offending is violent victimization Girls are more afraid when in correctional facilities, so they need additional services

Research shows that the first step along females' pathway to offending is violent victimization

5. When a case manager listens to a child's wish not to continue visitation with a parent who maltreated her, the case manager is: Empowering the parent to assert his own opinions regarding his situation Taking the parent's side Taking the child's side Respecting her self-determination

Respecting her self-determination

3. Alcoholics Anonymous is an example of what type of group? Educational Group Psychotherapy Group Socialization Group Self Help Group

Self Help Group

1. Which of the following is not an individualistic theory to explain criminal behavior? Psychological Determinism Behaviorism Social Disorganization Biological Determinism Deterrence Theory

Social Disorganization

6. Which of the following is/are true? Social workers constitute the largest group of mental health professionals in the United States During the mental health movement in the 19th century it was thought that mental illness stemmed from violations of physical, mental and moral laws. This was known as the community mental health movement. Because of successful public education campaigns throughout the U.S., stigma is no longer a problem for people with mental illness A cognitive-behavioral approach is the only treatment that has been found to be effective in treating most kinds of mental illness

Social workers constitute the largest group of mental health professionals in the United States

6. Which of the following is true? -Years of hard work and anti-discrimination laws have eliminated racism and racial bias from the criminal justice system -Sociological explanations of criminal behavior hold individuals accountable, but also suggest that society and prison environments need to change -Rehabilitation of offenders is the primary focus of the U.S. criminal justice system. -The crime rate among male juveniles is increasing faster than that of female offenders

Sociological explanations of criminal behavior hold individuals accountable, but also suggest that society and prison environments need to change

12. 4. The stage of drug and alcohol treatment where the client often needs to be forcefully confronted about the addiction and the need for treatment is which of the following? -Rehabilitation -Maintenance -Stabilization -Denial

Stabilization

4. Behaviors which are only illegal for people young enough to be considered minors are referred to as which of the following? Petty Crimes Misdemeanors Status Offenses Delinquent Youth Offenses

Status Offenses

2. Upon learning that a five year-old child is still sleeping with his or her parents, a social worker should do which of the following? Determine what financial resources might be available so that the family can afford a larger space where the child has his or her own room Take the culture of the family into consideration before judging the situation Report the incident to child protective services Insist that the child begin sleeping in a separate room

Take the culture of the family into consideration before judging the situation

6. Which of the following is/are true? -Universal health care was included in the initial social security system -Medicaid provides health insurance coverage to the elderly and all eligible for social security -The "wellness model" emphasizes prevention and places the authority and responsibility for health with each individual -The United States health care system is considered the best in the world because it is the most cost efficient and has the best health outcomes, including the longest expected life span and the lowest infant mortality

The "wellness model" emphasizes prevention and places the authority and responsibility for health with each individual

Which of the following practices is not used by social workers to gain cultural competence in their practice with diverse social groups Group of answer choices a. Empowerment Practice b. Ecological Framework c. Strengths Perspective d. The Medical Model.

The Medical Model.

1. Which of the following was not a major movement in mental health? The Moral Treatment Movement The Legal Advocacy Movement The Reciprocal Care Movement The Mental Hygiene Movement The Consumer Movement

The Reciprocal Care Movement

7. Which of the following is/are true? -Developmental disabilities, as defined by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 1990, are attributable to mental or physical impairments (or a combination) that are manifested before age 12 yrs -Ethical codes preclude school social workers from getting involved in funding issues -School social workers generally have the same roles and are involved in the same interventions in all states and school districts -The U.S. educational system has long been based on a dominant-culture, middle-class value structure which has resulted in students from many non-dominant groups being placed in remedial classes

The U.S. educational system has long been based on a dominant-culture, middle-class value structure which has resulted in students from many non-dominant groups being placed in remedial classes

8. Which of the following is/are false? poverty is hazardous to one's mental and physical health -The U.S. health care system is still primarily financed through an employment-based, voluntary health insurance system which only -43% of employees receive through their employment -The USA rations health care on the basis of socioeconomic status -most of the uninsured are those who work

The USA rations health care on the basis of socioeconomic status

2. Which of the following groups are not among those most likely to be uninsured? -People with less education -The elderly -The poor -Latinos

The elderly

9. Which of the following is/are true? -Medicare covers basic health care needs and long term care for older people -When adopted, Social Security was intended to be the only source of income for a retired person -Indigenous older people are the group most likely to utilize existing government services -The inability to afford prescription drugs is a major concern for many older Americans

The inability to afford prescription drugs is a major concern for many older Americans

1. Which of the following is true for managed care health insurance plans? -They are required to provide free services to the poor -They are designed to screen out unnecessary and inappropriate care -They are all preferred provider organizations -They are designed not to reduce costs

They are designed to screen out unnecessary and inappropriate care

Which of the following is true for managed care health insurance plans? -They are all preferred provider organizations - They are designed to screen out unnecessary and inappropriate care -They allow people to go to any doctor they choose -They are required to provide free services to the poor

They are designed to screen out unnecessary and inappropriate care

1. Which of the following statements most accurately represents the situation of the majority of Americans over age 65? -They struggle financially, living below the poverty line -They have major health concerns that limit their daily activity -They live with their children or other relatives -They live in long term care facilities -They are economically independent, active, healthy, and live in their own homes

They are economically independent, active, healthy, and live in their own homes

1. Children are considered vulnerable and in need of special attention and advocacy because of which of the following? They are not legally allowed to advocate for their own needs Many of them live in poverty They comprise one of the largest subgroups in the U.S. They rely on adults to make their needs known to decision makers

They rely on adults to make their needs known to decision makers

8. Which of the following was created in 1912? No Child Left Behind U.S. Children's Bureau Child Protective Services Child Welfare League of America

U.S. Children's Bureau

4. As a social worker, when a friend in your neighborhood informs you that her husband is abusing their two children: You are mandated to report the abuse to the child abuse hotline You should confront the husband and ask for more details You must confirm these allegations and make a report You are not obligated to respond to the situation

You are mandated to report the abuse to the child abuse hotline

10. Which of the following is/are false? Domestic violence is a pattern of assaultive behaviors, including physical, sexual, psychological attacks and economic coercion, by adults and juveniles against their intimate partner or families or both Sharon Murphy's journey (box 13.6) shows the importance of the social work profession's skills in working within the court system and advocating for justice a social work position on crime and criminals is that even with effective rehabilitation there will continue to be excessive recidivism The Violence Against Women Act of 1994 made monies available to respond to the needs of victims

a social work position on crime and criminals is that even with effective rehabilitation there will continue to be excessive recidivism

"Social Construction" refers to which of the following? a. General agreement about how we perceive and value members of social groups c. Identification with others who share certain characteristics The relationships that exist between different social groups d. That social groups are facts of nature

a. General agreement about how we perceive and value members of social group

Which of the following is true? a. an example of language sensitivity is the use of person first rather than disability first b. the BSW degree enables one to serve as an advanced specialist social worker c. social workers typically tell clients what to do in their interaction with clients d. the strengths perspective focuses on teaching clients new skills in order to strengthen their lives

a. an example of language sensitivity is the use of person first rather than disability first

Which of the following is not a true theory? a. must be agreed upon by the majority of people in the profession to be true c.It attempts to explain why something is the way it is c. must be testablie, meaning we can conduct research to observe wheter or not it is accurate.

a. must be agreed upon by the majority of people in the profession to be true

Cultural competence in social work practice refers to the fact that social workers a. should develop behaviors, knowledge, skills, and attitudes to work effectively across cultures b. should never work with people who have less power than they do c. Should never work with people who are different from them

a. should develop behaviors, knowledge, skills and attributes to work effectively across cultures

Which of the following is a theoretical framework commonly used by social workers? a. strengths perspective b. ethical perspective c. oppositional perspective d. psychoanalytical perspective

a. strengths perspective

7. Which of the following is/are true? all of these answers are true The "intake" is an initial assessment in which information is gathered regarding a person's situation The ecological systems framework focuses on interactions and transactions between people and their surroundings The strengths perspective focuses on client strengths rather than client problems The client-worker relationship is a critical part of social work intervention emphasized in the psychosocial and problem-solving theories

all are true

2. Which of the following is not a component of crisis intervention? a. Brief treatment periods with a focus on practical information and tangible support b. A focus on early life experiences and childhood memories c. A goal of reducing symptoms d. Efforts to mobilize the client's social support networks

b. A focus on early life experiences and childhood memories

Which of the following is true about U.S. demographic characteristics? Group of answer choices a. The Latino population is expected to double over the next 50 years b. Both Latino and Asian/Pacific Islander American populations are expected to double over the next 50 earsc. Less than 1% of the population identifies as lesbian or gay d. White people will always be in the majority e. The Asian American/Pacific Islander population is expected to double over the next 50 years

b. Both Latino and Asian/Pacific Islander American populations are expected to double over the next 50

Which of the following is/are true? Group of answer choices a. The most commonly held estimate of those in the population who are gay or lesbian is 1 in 10 b. All of these answers are true c. By 2040 it is estimated that 1 in 3 Americans will either be an immigrant or the child of an immigrant d. More than 50 million Americans live with some form of disability

b. all of these are true

social justice can be described as a. something only poor deserve b. the level of fairness that exists in society c. something only the rich deserve d. respect for the uniqueness of the individual

b. the level of fairness that exist in society

Which of the following is/are true? Group of answer choices a. The prevailing culture in the USA has determined that the characteristics attributed to females are superior to those attributed to males b.Historically, people of color in the USA have experienced overt discrimination c. All of these answers are true d. The United States has a long history of demonstrating that "race" is of no significance

b.Historically, people of color in the USA have experienced overt discrimination

If a social worker determines that a person is struggling with a problem that is caused by something in that person's environment they are more likely to take a: a. confrontational approach to solving the problem b. psychoanalytic approach to solving the problem c. macro approach to solving the problem d. Micro approach to solving to problem

c. macro approach to solving the problem

8. Which is NOT an explanation or theory of addiction? -Genetic predispostion -Moral failings -Disease -Self medication due to emotional and mental health issues -Conspiracy theory

conspiracy theory

The Person-in-enviorment (PIE) perspective means a. reflective the fact that most problems that most problems have multiple causes b. focus on the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty c. addressing individual problems in conjunction with the environment in which people live, which also needs to be addressed/changed so it functions more affectively d. all of the above

d. all of the above

NASW is the body that accredits university social word degree programs

false

true or false marco practice is helping individuals to fit better into their environment

false

true or false: CSWE is a membership organization of professional social workers

false

6. A system of individuals who are interrelated and have significant relationships are/is referred to as: Guardian ad litem Caretaker Mentor Family

family

8. The significance of the work of the Innocence Project is that: -innocent people have been wrongly convicted and put to death -there is little need for social work skills in the criminal justice system -is designed to reduce the recidivism rate -crime victims have not been considered

innocent people have been wrongly convicted and put to death

9. Which of the following is NOT an component of empathy? Perspective-taking Emotion regulation Affective shareing Mirroring Self awareness

mirroring

true or false Social work is unique in the helping professions in that is has a dual focus, both the person and the environment

true


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