SW Exam 2
Social workers must value nature for the sake of nature People may have to reconsider needs and wants in light of natural resources
ethics
A "mental health team" was first formed at a St. Louis clinic in 1922, though we see such teams continue in treatment facilities even today. Such a team, like that first team nearly 100 years ago, typically consists of people representing all but which of the following professions?
general practitioner
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2017), among full-time wage and salary workers, union members had median weekly earnings that were ______.
generally higher than those of nonunion members
In the Domestic Violence TED video, what did the husband do the wife that finally got her to leave?
gun to head
Which of these social work groups is projected to have the highest percentage change in employment between 2012 and 2022?
health-care social workers
The lack of affordable housing, frequent moves, evictions, and the possibility of homelessness causes a tension and stress that is termed what?
housing insecurity
Children are often forced or exploited into acting as laborers, soldiers, or prostitutes, constituting multiple forms of ______.
human trafficking
Which of these is commonly associated with hurricanes?
increased risk of depression in those whose homes are damaged
Which of the following is a synthetic opioid largely used to treat heroin and prescription opioid addiction?
methadone
Which group(s) tend(s) to have the most challenges associated with stable housing?
minorities and people who experience poverty and suffer from mental health challenges
According to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, ______.
more than half of the homeless veterans in the United States are Black or Latino
What are some key impacts of residential instability and substandard housing?
negative impacts on family relations as well as health and education of children
What is another name for ecological social welfare?
new ecology
Michael was laid off from his job as a mechanical engineer, a job he held for 31 years. He had several patents to his name at the time he was laid off by his company. Now in his late 50s, Michael finds himself looking for a new job for the first time in decades and is struggling. He finds that it is difficult to even land an interview. After 6 months, he is getting restless. He takes a job assembling bicycles at a bike shop because it gives him the opportunity to work with machines again and something to fill his time. Michael is experiencing ______.
underemployment
Social workers believe that ______.
work should result in better lives for workers, profits for the company, and an improved, more cooperative society
Which behavior of the domestic violence control wheel characterizes the Tension Building phase
yelling, screaming, fighting
To combat the influence of gangs, social workers partner with community officials to provide all but which of the following alternatives?
youth hostels
underemployment
Related to workers who are employed but unsatisfied or frustrated in their ability to do a job commensurate with their skills and availability because they are overqualified, do not work enough hours to support costs of living, or have not been credentialed
Conduct assessments Provide clinical counseling Provide education and training about aging and older adulthood Conduct support groups Interpret medical diagnoses and prescriptions Deliver counseling and case management services Advocate for environmental and legislative changes Develop intergenerational programs Provide referrals Assist with insurance Support relationships that older clients have with their family members, nurses, and doctors Interpret medical diagnoses and prescriptions Link clients with home health care Identify assistance for activities of daily living
Roles: Gerontological Social Workers
Key social work knowledge: Eligibility and enrollment criteria Service-connected disability/ compensation resources Veteran centers Homeless veterans programs Suicide prevention Transition assistance resources Special needs of women veterans
Veterans
Due to increased awareness about the severity of need, the military has hired many more social workers, most of whom are employed ______.
at VA hospitals and clinics
Malick (2014) noted which of the following effects of marijuana use?
cognitive dysfunction, poor executive functions, and sedative effects
Social workers may partner with other local leaders to investigate the varied types of issues in a community and the availability of local resources for solving those problems. This is known as a
community needs assessment
What kind of effect does doubling time have?
compounding
In the workplace, harassment usually involves enduring offensive conduct that becomes a condition of continued employment and/or what else?
conduct that is severe enough to create a work environment that a reasonable person would consider intimidating
nursing homes
Homes for elderly people in which most residents require daily nursing care; include skilled nursing facilities and special care facilities such as those for patients with Alzheimer's disease
psychopharmacology
The study and use of medications in treating mental disorders and their effects on mood, sensation, thought processing and formation, personality, and behavior
recidivism
The tendency for former inmates to return to prison
privatization
The transfer of governmental duties, functions, and roles to business or private organizations
What unique knowledge is required by a social worker seeking to establish an effective military social work practice?
an understanding of the military's power and authority structure and its culture
BSW social workers often serve as ______ in substance use and addiction treatment settings.
behavioral assistants
Most refugees from the world's poorest countries end up in ______.
countries neighboring their homelands
In high-risk housing areas, ______.
it may be difficult to obtain rental insurance due to crime rates and other factors
Public housing, rent supplements, and interest deductions are all examples of ______.
subsidized housing
Which of the following is not a role of victim assistance programs?
supporting the fullest extent of retributive justice
At what age do crime rates peak?
teen
As opposed to charity, people in need are often better off receiving what?
the gift of empowerment
International charity is essential for addressing what?
the immediate and oftentimes critical, life-threatening needs of people.
social security
A federal program designed to provide benefits to adults who become disabled or retire; composed of four trust funds (1) Old Age Survivors Insurance, (2) Disability Insurance, (3) Hospital Insurance Trust Fund—Medicare Part A, and Supplementary Medical Insurance— Medicare Part B. Social Security is also known as Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance, and it supports retirement for workers who contribute to the federal social insurance program.
gender pay gap
Difference in earnings between men and women
Which behavior of the domestic violence control wheel characterizes the honeymoon phase?
"never do it again"
Vulnerable populations:
"oldest-old" (people 85 or over), unmarried women, women who live alone with no children or siblings, older racial minorities living alone with no nearby kin.
Causes of delayed development:
Limited resources Oppressive political factors
What keeps the entire cycle in motion
Love, hope, fear
Combat veterans Sometimes survive serious physical injuries Traits for success may cause psychological trauma Difficult to live in strange environment
War affects
Psychological injuries PTSD, helplessness, shame, and survivor's guilt Co-occurring problems physical, psychological, and substance abuse
War affects
stigma
When someone views you negatively because you have a personal trait that is thought to be or actually is a disadvantage (a negative stereotype). Stigma can lead to discrimination.
military sexual trauma (MST)
A term the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (2014) uses to refer to sexual assault or repeated, threatening sexual harassment that occurred while the person was in the military. It includes any sexual activity where someone is involved against his or her will.
community organizing
A term used to capture the process by which social workers bring interested people together through neighborhood associations, block parties, organizational affiliations, and religious entities to address social issues and seek solutions to community problems (e.g., policy changes, new laws, programs, and community-based services)
affordable housing
A topic of considerable debate among researchers and scholars. Federally, housing is deemed to be affordable when a household has to pay no more than 30% of its income on mortgages and rents, including taxes and utilities.
social development
Activities that combat exploitation and oppression by equitably distributing social and economic gains and by stimulating personal and social fulfillment for all members of a society
industrialized countries
Have a developed economy, exhibit advanced technology, and are modernized
developing countries
Have a less- developed economy, lack sophisticated technology, and possess a lower standard of living than do industrialized countries
restorative justice perspective
Highlights the notion that many crimes are first and foremost an offense against human relations, and offenders should be held accountable to the people they have violated (Finn & Jacobson, 2008, p. 341)
Doubling up, or shared housing, often involves all but which of the following factors?
a formal leasing/subleasing agreement
What recent development makes it easier for people to communicate, travel, and engage in social interaction and commerce across national boundaries?
advanced communication technology and modes of rapid transportation
medicalization
Also called "pathologization," conveys who has the most power in mental health care decision making—professionals, patients, or corporations
comparative social policy
Also sometimes called international social welfare, refers to examining "the appropriateness and applicability of policies and service delivery as defined and implemented in other countries" (Long, 2009, p. 6)
Global practice
Based on a special appreciation and understanding that globalization has made it possible for people around the world to experience multiple cultures and become involved in and affected by various social problems and causes
The most commonly used psychoactive substance is ______.
alcohol
Licensed clinical social workers are directly responsible for ______.
assessing, diagnosing, and treating all forms of mental disorders
According to the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), harassment is a form of what?
discrimination
All of the following are reasons why people typically join the military except _____.
escape from the obligation and stress of attending elite colleges
For social workers, ecological justice is what type of issue?
global
Services to older adults crosses practice areas Child welfare, family services, and schools Mental health agencies and AIDS treatment clinics Homeless shelters and veterans
Career
VA hospital, Vet Center, Department of Homeland Security Crisis intervention, assessment, administration, and policy Homeless shelters, domestic violence, and substance abuse May encounter military in typical SW settings Know military jargon, culture, beliefs, and practices Civilian clinicians Need to comprehend realities of war and combat VA employs over 13,000 social workers
Career
Interdisciplinary effort Social work skills advocacy, education, and connecting to resources, serving as first responders to provide counseling community planning and rebuilding
Career in Environmentalism
sandwich generation
Caregivers who find themselves squeezed in between caring for their children and their elder parents or other older adult family members
Secrecy, stoicism, and denial are necessary for soldiers but can also create what?
psychological trauma
refugees
Immigrants who are given special consideration because they have been forced to leave their country due to human rights violations (e.g., suffering or persecution as a result of race, religion, political belief, etc.)
activities of daily living (ADLs)
Basic and complex dimensions of daily life, such as taking medicine, bathing, and preparing meals, as well as more instrumental activities such as managing money, preparing meals, shopping, and housekeeping; used to assess if older adults require interventions or services
Which of the following is true about women and crime?
Black women are more likely to be skeptical and doubtful about involving police in a situation.
secondary trauma
Commonly used to refer to "the stress resulting from helping or wanting to help a traumatized or suffering person." Dr. Laurie Pearlman (2012), an expert in the trauma field, prefers the term vicarious trauma to describe the "cumulative transformative effect of working with survivors of traumatic life events."
substance use
Consumption of harmful, potentially addictive substances
psychotropic medications
Drugs prescribed by psychiatrists and other physicians to manage behavioral, psychological, and emotional health; include antidepressant medication, antianxiety drugs, antipsychotic medication, and antimanic medication
The earth is a holistic life source All life deserves justice What occurs in one nation has an impact in many other geographic regions
Ecological Justice
Housing first programs
Emphasizes the rapid provision of permanent housing for the homeless, with the availability of supportive services
community assets
Encompasses many aspects of a community, including physical resources (e.g., buildings, housing, parks), businesses, schools, transportation, community participation, associations, leadership, civic groups, interorganizational networks, organizations, shared values, and the ability to exert power over decision makers
Similar to social justice issues Inequalities and inequities Poor and marginalized populations
Environmental social work
ecological justice
Extending fairness to all life on Earth
Autism and dyslexia are properly categorized as childhood disorders, since they do not typically present during adulthood.
False
Famine is often caused by overuse of groundwater and is most common in southern Africa and Eastern Europe.
False
Floods almost always develop slowly, giving people a chance to collect treasured belongings and get to safety.
False
HIV/AIDS is a contagious disease that is still misunderstood.
False
In most cases, domestic violence is a crime by someone not known to the victim.
False
Most women would prefer to have the same benefits as men as opposed to on-site child or elder care.
False
On average, people work four or five different jobs between the ages of 18 and 34.
False
Primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and mental health professionals consistently strive for full coordination of care for people with mental disorders.
False
The Phillip Morris Tobacco Company officially acknowledged that nicotine was addictive in 1964.
False
The legal limit for blood-alcohol content (BAC) in the United States is 0.8.
False
The only diagnosable behavioral addiction, according to the DSM-5, is sexual addiction.
False
Social workers must have at least an MSW degree in order to work with veterans and serve in the military themselves.
True
Social workers should be concerned with the impact of natural disasters on LGBTQ people despite the fact that the specific impact is not yet well understood.
True
The global measure for poverty-the bare minimum that it takes to survive-is US$1.25 per day.
True
Strength of the helping relationship Greater impact than intervention approach
Type of therapy
occupational health hazards
Conditions in the workplace that negatively affect the physical and emotional state of workers
Since the passing of the Affordable Care Act, what has become the major source of funding?
Medicaid
Ninety percent of military service members who are wounded in the head or limbs survive.
True
migration
Movement from one country to another to settle
Women make up ______ of the people in drug treatment in North America, yet ______ of American women who need treatment do not get it, for a variety of reasons.
30%; 92%
In Mexico, although employment discrimination is illegal, it is common for people seeking employment to find that even highly qualified candidates may struggle to land a job after the age of ______.
35
codependency
A relationship between two or more people who rely on each other to meet reciprocal needs, especially unhealthy emotional ones. People pleasers are an example.
12-step approach
12-step substance abuse recovery program designed to assist people in admitting they have a problem and taking steps toward lifelong sobriety.
One in five people experience a mental health condition, and about one in how many people suffer from a severe mental illness?
17
The Trump administration launched a campaign against opioid and heroin addiction because of the widespread overdose deaths. To date, there are how many overdose deaths per year?
52000
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
A U.S. cabinet department that provides patient care, veterans benefits, and other services to veterans of the U.S. armed services and their families. The VA provides disability compensation for those who were injured or contracted a disease while serving; education and training; medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care; readjustment counseling; bereavement counseling; surviving spouse benefits; care and benefits to homeless veterans; medical research; life insurance; vocational rehabilitation; headstones/burial markers; and home loan assistance.
motivational interviewing
A client-centered, directive method to enhance intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence
homelessness
A condition of individuals or families who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence
mental disorder
A medical condition characterized by impaired psychosocial, emotional, or cognitive functioning; varies in duration and severity, and can affect persons of any age, socioeconomic status, race, and ethnicity
mental illness
A medical condition that disrupts a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others, and daily functioning
plea bargaining
A negotiation, often conducted by an attorney, with the prosecution for a reduced charge or sentence
asylum seeker
A person seeking or claiming the status of refugee but not yet formally evaluated and judged to be a refugee
mental health parity
A person who has been diagnosed with a mental disorder receives the same level of professional care as a person diagnosed with a physical disorder, and mental health professionals are reimbursed for their services as physicians and other medical personnel are.
harm reduction model
A pragmatic, public health approach to reduce negative consequences of some harmful behaviors instead of eliminating or curing the issue.
ecological social welfare
A process of planned, inclusive social change designed to promote people's welfare in conjunction with a comprehensive program of economic activities within the tenets of environmental justice; sometimes called the new ecology
alzheimer's disease
A progressive degenerative disorder that attacks the brain's nerve cells or neurons and causes premature senility
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
A psychological reaction that can occur when a person either sees, hears about, or experiences a traumatic event outside of the range of common human experience, such as sexual assault, military combat, or a natural disaster. It is not known why some people develop PTSD from trauma and others do not.
crime
An act or behavior that is prohibited by criminal law and punishable by negative sanctions (e.g., probation, fine, jail term)
uniform crime report
An annual publication of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the primary source for crime statistics in the United States
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
An employer-paid benefit, EAPs are designed to provide services that address professional and personal issues that negatively impact job performance, work attendance, and collegial relationships
assisted living
Apartment-style residences where older adults get individualized services (e.g., bathing, dressing, prepared meals, medication administration) to maximize their independence
forensic social work
Applies a social work outlook to legal issues and systems and litigation
What movement, beginning in 2014, has sought to confront and put an end to violence and unjust treatment by police officers against black people?
BLM Movement
at-risk communities
Geographical locations that exhibit documentable conditions of risk or danger to people
doubling time
How long it takes for a population to double. Based on the extent to which birthrate exceeds the death rate, doubling time has a compound effect.
correctional system
Interventions, services, and programs (including probation, parole, and imprisonment) a person enters into as a result of involvement in the criminal justice system and courts
environmental justice
Involves the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to environmental laws, regulations, and policies
Adjustment to physical impairments that alter future plans Navigating systems of care Veteran/ family post-war adjustment Social work knowledge
Issues wounded Veterans
The National Mental Health Act of 1946 was the first piece of major national mental health legislation in the United States. Which of the following did it do?
It supported research to examine effective prevention and treatment programs for mental illness.
Jean, a social worker, goes to visit Juanita, a client in an impoverished section of town who has applied for a free home health-care program. Upon entering the house, Jean observes many cockroaches. The kitchen garbage is overflowing with dirty diapers, and when Jean goes to wash her hands, nothing comes out of the faucet. Juanita does not appear concerned about the condition of the home or the potential impact on her 4-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter. What should Jean do?
Jean should make a call to child protective services due to the unsafe living conditions for the children.
Joe is working to help a few different couples obtain housing: Jim and Ken, a gay couple; Kenyatta and Isolde, a lesbian couple; and Kevin and Maureen, a cisgender male and a transgender female. In working with these couples, Joe should recognize that ______.
LGBTQ people are diverse in their preferences and needs and it is best to ask them what they would prefer rather than presuming anything based on their sexual orientation/gender identity
reservists
Members of the military who are civilians during peacetime but may be obligated to report for duty during conflicts
TRICARE
Military insurance program
residential instability
Moving frequently; often once a year
International organizations such as the International Council on Social Welfare perform an important role in promoting what?
NASW and the role of social workers
ageism
Negative attitudes, beliefs, and conceptions of the nature and characteristics of older persons that are based on age and distort their actual characteristics and abilities
criminal justice system
Refers to a large network of organizations (e.g., courts, police departments, prisons, jails, probation agencies) dedicated to the enforcement of laws and the administration of justice
climate change
Refers to any significant change in the measures of climate lasting for an extended period of time, usually decades or centuries or more. Examples are changes in temperature, precipitation, and wind pattern.
Affirmative action
Refers to equal opportunity employment measures that federal contractors and subcontractors are legally required to adopt
Department of Defense (DoD)
Otherwise known as the Pentagon; the capstone headquarters of the U.S. armed forces, headed by the secretary of defense, a civilian political appointee who serves at the pleasure of the president. The military branches subordinate to the DoD are the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
segregated communities
People living in communities separated on the basis of factors such as race and ethnicity
criminals
People who have been found guilty and as a result are classified as having committed a crime (e.g., against a person or property)
environmentalists
People who seek to protect the natural environment for the benefit of all, especially the disadvantaged
alcoholism
Physical and/or psychological dependence on alcohol; affected by many factors, such as family history, social environment, stress, and comorbid mental health conditions
addiction
Physiological and psychological dependence on a substance or behavior resulting in compulsive and habitual use; a synonym for substance dependence or drug dependence
How is pollution a sign of our global connectedness?
Pollution knows no national boundaries or limitations.
International Social Work
Practice in other countries Partnership with agencies in other countries Collaboration on international issues Service of clients who are based outside of the United States Practice with immigrants and refugees in the United States
sustainability
Prioritizing the needs of the poor and accepting the finite nature of resources; using resources in such a way as to maintain them for the future
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Program within the federal government that promotes prevention of and treatment for substance use disorders
gi bills
Provide financial support for education and housing to veterans who have an honorable discharge. The post- 9/11 GI bill is available to people with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service- connected disability after 30 days.
Transnational Identities
Social roots in more than one country Allegiance to/sense of home in more than one country
international social work
Social work activities that take place across national boundaries and focus on the universal characteristics of human beings and human needs in various environments
ecological ethics
Suggests that social work must consider its ethical position regarding the value placed on nature for the sake of nature
Older Americans Act of 1965
Supports a range of home- and community-based services such as Meals on Wheels and other nutrition programs, in-home services, legal services, transportation, elder abuse prevention, and caregiver support. These programs help older adults stay as independent as possible in their homes and communities, with the goal of avoiding nursing home care and hospitalization and consequently saving state and federal dollars.
Acknowledges the finite nature of resources Prioritizes the needs of the poor Interaction of the social, ecological, economic, and process dimensions
Sustainability
Respond to military needs Pre-deployment, deployment, and post-deployment Veterans administration hospitals TRICARE military insurance benefit Military families look out for each other
Takes care of own
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
The American Psychiatric Association's classification and diagnostic tool. The most current edition (DSM-5), published in 2013, contains descriptions, symptoms, and other diagnostic criteria for mental disorders.
Increasing the minimum wage would ensure everything except what?
The increase would push noncompetitive corporations out of business.
operation enduring freedom
The U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in 2001
operation iraqi freedom
The U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003
aging in place
The ability to live in one's own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level
gerontology
The comprehensive study of aging and problems of older adults
environmental protection agency
The federal entity responsible for protecting human health and the environment
uniform code of military justice
The foundation of military law in the United States
senescence
The gradual decline of all organ systems, especially after age 30; all the changes associated with the normal process of aging
standard of living
The level of wealth, material goods, housing, services, and education available to people in a certain geographic region or country
recovery
The lifelong period in the process of overcoming a substance use disorder that involves treatment and pursuit of well-being
work ethic
The moral belief in the necessity and benefit of work; attached to the character of individuals and the perceptions others have of individuals
fracking
The process of drilling and inserting fluid into the earth to fracture shale rock and release natural gas
deinstitutionalization
The process of releasing from residential care facilities people who are dependent for their physical or mental care, assuming that they no longer require such care and can manage with community-based services
cultural competence
The skill of communicating and working competently and effectively with people of contrasting cultures. Social workers need to become aware of culture and its pervasive influence, learn about their own cultures, recognize their own ethnocentricity, learn about other cultures, acquire cultural knowledge about their clients, and adapt social work skills and intervention approaches accordingly.
Yari is experiencing significant headaches, dizziness, fatigue, vomiting, pupil dilations, and speech problems since returning from her latest mission. She should be screened as soon as possible for ______.
Traumatic brain injury
A person could suffer PTSD in response to an event that others would not deem unusually traumatic or frightening.
True
Consistently, around the world, poor people suffer the greatest losses from natural disasters.
True
In 2010, about 16 million Americans reported using a prescription drug for a nonmedical purpose within the last year.
True
Which groups have held labor positions that require hard, dirty, and dangerous work that offers less privilege and prestige?
people with minority status
What is the term for the tendency for former inmates to return to prison?
recidivism
In order to serve in the armed forces today, service members not only have to be physically fit for duty but also must meet behavioral standards that demonstrate what
self-discipline
The Environmental Protection Agency believes that the benefits of a healthy environment ______.
should be approximately equal among all members of a society
Which of the following is an example of redlining?
showing a Mexican American family only the homes for sale in a largely Hispanic town while showing a White couple homes in the neighboring, affluent town populated mostly by Whites
Older adults in the workplace ______.
tend to be highly productive, dependable, and cooperative
PTSD is unique among psychiatric diagnoses because ______.
the stressor that caused it is very important
Law enforcement officers, corrections officers, and court officials often view social workers who are involved with individuals in the criminal justice system as being ______.
too understanding
