Ch 3
Religion is the general human experience of developing a sense of meaning, purpose, and morality. T/F
False
Research has shown that it is generally easier to change a person's attitude in a one-to-one therapy than in a group therapy. T/F
False
Which of the following is true of confidentiality in social work practice?
It is generally permissible to discuss a client's circumstances with other professionals within an agency.
In-home services are specifically designed to help families stay together.
True
The principle of client's right to self-determination asserts that clients have the right to hold and express their own opinions and to act on them, as long as doing so does not infringe on the rights of others. T/F
True
One of the most useful evaluation techniques that a social worker can use to assess his or her own effectiveness is management by objectives (MBO). T/F
True
The crux of generalist social work practice involves viewing a problem situation in terms of the person-in-environment conceptualization and being willing and able to intervene at several different levels while assuming any number of roles. T/F
True
When a client formally (usually in writing) authorizes the professional to release information, in that case, confidentiality can be violated. T/F
True
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has formulated a Code of Ethics that summarizes important practice ethics for social workers. Which of the following behaviors has been listed under the social work competency entitled "Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities"?
Using inter-professional collaboration as appropriate to achieve beneficial practice outcomes
Group therapy has all of the following advantages over one-to-one therapy except:
it enhances the feelings of anonymity and invisibility.
The most important point of generalist social work practice involves viewing a problem situation in terms of the _____.
person-in-environment framework
Alcoholics Anonymous, developed by two former alcoholics, is an example of a _____.
self-help group
Which of the following models of community practice asserts that community change can best be brought about through broad-based participation by a wide spectrum of people?
Locality development
In which of the following roles does a social worker bring together those who are in conflict over one or more issues and seek to achieve bargaining and compromise to arrive at mutually acceptable agreements?
Negotiator
In which of the following models of community practice members of oppressed groups seeks to organize an oppressed group to pressure the power structure for increased resources or for social justice?
Social action model
Which of the following is true about social work and religion?
Social work has its historical roots in religious organizations.
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has formulated a Code of Ethics that summarizes important practice ethics for social workers. Which of the following behaviors has been listed under the social work competency entitled "Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice"?
Using and translating research evidence to inform and improve practice, policy, and service delivery
Absolute confidentiality with respect to information revealed to social work professionals by clients is strictly maintained in all social service agencies. T/F
False
In which of the following roles does a social worker provide leadership for collecting information, for arguing the correctness of clients' need and request, and for challenging the institution's decision not to provide services?
Advocate
_____, a key goal of social work practice, is the process of helping individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities increase their personal, interpersonal, socioeconomic, and political strength and influence through improving their circumstances.
Empowerment