Intro to Social Work Final

Which is an example of replacing common language with person-first language, the type of terminology preferred by social workers? a. "person who uses a wheelchair" rather than "wheelchair-bound person" b."mentally ill person" rather than "schizophrenic person" c."challenged person" rather than "disabled person" d."person with a birth defect" rather than "crippled person"

a. "person who uses a wheelchair" rather than "wheelchair-bound person"

The organization of work creates a system of class in the nation's profit-based economy. What sort of incentive does this create? a. Creates incentives to keep wages down and invest little in working conditions. b. Creates an incentive for workers to do their best so they can be fairly rewarded. c. Creates a system in which workers attempt to avoid dedicating too much time to their jobs. d. Creates a system in which people can have pride in their work and see the fruits of their labor.

a. Creates incentives to keep wages down and invest little in working conditions.

Military families experience considerable stress, periods of long separation, and changes to the family system when a family member enters or returns from a war zone. What has the military done regarding families in recent years? a. It has created a system that recognizes blended families, single-parent homes, multiethnic families, dual-career families, and so on. b. The approach has remained relatively static in that the military still assumes the female will stay at home, and the male will be deployed. c. It has provided strong support for the military member, with the intention of this support trickling down to the family. d. It has created a culture in which military members are expected to recognize that "family comes first."

a. It has created a system that recognizes blended families, single-parent homes, multiethnic families, dual-career families, and so on.

About 94% of all workers participate in Social Security. Which of the following is true about the way Social Security benefits work? a. Payments are taken directly out of each worker's paycheck but are not kept in an account for them. b. Deductions are made based on the number of dependents a person has. c. Employers pay for a portion of Social Security. d. People can start to get Social Security retirement benefits at age 60.

a. Payments are taken directly out of each worker's paycheck but are not kept in an account for them.

By signing the National Alzheimer's Project Act into law, President Obama ensured that Alzheimer's disease became what? a. a medical priority b.covered under Medicaid c.a public health issue d.a neurocognitive disorder

a. a medical priority

In an empathic approach between social work practitioner and client, the ability to respond and connect based upon eliciting information around topics of interest to the client and placing the client in the position of expert provides a venue to foster self-confidence for the client and provides what else? a. a mutual sense of working together b.an opportunity to move the client to the next stage in the process c.a break from focusing on the client's needs d.an effective program for the client

a. a mutual sense of working together

Mental health is best defined as ______. a. a relative state of emotional well-being in which one is free from incapacitating conflicts and is consistently able to make rational decisions and cope with environmental stresses and internal pressures b.an absence of delusions, hallucinations, or thinking problems that cause significant problems in functioning on a daily basis c.having a strong sense of self, an appreciation and understanding for the needs and rights of others, and at least a basic level of intelligence d.not expecting a different result from repeated incidents of the same behavior

a. a relative state of emotional well-being in which one is free from incapacitating conflicts and is consistently able to make rational decisions and cope with environmental stresses and internal pressures

The experience of many women in the workforce could be enhanced if employers provided what? a. access to affordable, convenient child-care or elder-care services b. opportunities to work in sectors such as education, cosmetology, and nursing c. male mentors to guide women in the norms of male-dominated workplaces d. ability to work during the evening so they could take care of their young children during the day

a. access to affordable, convenient child-care or elder-care services

What unique knowledge is required by a social worker seeking to establish an effective military social work practice? a. an understanding of the military's power and authority structure and its culture b. medical information regarding the most effective treatments for war wounds c. insight into the unique personalities of high achievers d. experience working with military weapons and military gear

a. an understanding of the military's power and authority structure and its culture

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? a. discrimination b. bigotry c. unsafe working conditions d. gender inequality

a. discrimination

What does the experience of children in military families resemble? a. experience of children with a single parent b. experience of children in boarding school c. experience of children with learning disabilities d. experiences of children in second-world countries

a. experience of children with a single parent

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2017), among full-time wage and salary workers, union members had median weekly earnings that were ______. a. generally higher than those of nonunion members b. generally about the same of those nonunion members c. generally higher than nonunion members in certain professions but not in others d. generally lower than those of nonunion members, but with more job stability

a. generally higher than those of nonunion members

Good interviewers are skilled at understanding contexts such as cultural differences, gender-related communications, and the personality of the interviewee. Along with this understanding, what other skill is essential in an effective interview process? a. knowing how and when to use closed- and open-ended questions b.knowing when to tape record surreptitiously c.knowing when to have police monitor the situation d.knowing the religion and marital status of the client

a. knowing how and when to use closed- and open-ended questions

The gender pay gap ______. a. may be starting to shrink as more men leave the workforce and more women get more education b. is worse for young workers than it is for older, more experienced workers c. is largely a myth d. is consistent across all professions

a. may be starting to shrink as more men leave the workforce and more women get more education

Which groups have held labor positions that require hard, dirty, and dangerous work that offers less privilege and prestige? a. people with minority status b. people that are not part of the religious mainstream c. people with significant work history but no education d. people with low levels of vocational training

a. people with minority status

The head of the U.S. armed forces is the ______. a. president b. vice president c. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff d. Secretary of Defense

a. president

Secrecy, stoicism, and denial are necessary for soldiers but can also create what? a. psychological trauma b. physical emptiness c. inability to adapt to a strange environment d. a culture of mistrust

a. psychological trauma

Deirdre works in a technology field which has moved to a completely new type of programming and hardware rather rapidly. Many of the newly educated people looking to enter the field are now finding that their skills have become obsolete, except at some smaller companies that are struggling to keep pace with the change. There are many jobs available, but most of the available workers do not have the skills necessary to fill those jobs. What type of unemployment characterizes Deirdre's field? a. structural unemployment b. forbearance unemployment c. cyclical unemployment d. frictional unemployment

a. structural unemployment

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 ______. a. traumatic brain injury b. posttraumatic stress disorder c. paramilitary fatigue d. suicide risk

a. traumatic brain injury

"In their older years, people pull away somewhat from society (e.g., by socializing less often) and society simultaneously pulls away from the older people." This statement is most reflective of which theory of aging? a.Disengagement theory b.Cellular (DNA) theory c.Activity theory d.Modernization theory

a.Disengagement theory

Behavioral health can be problematic because it fails to recognize what? a.It could place the onus on the individual to change rather than considering external environmental factors. b.Multiple definitions of abnormal make it difficult to obtain help. c.Perceptions may often lead to harmful actions toward patients. d.The focus is on people who have insurance or can afford private pay.

a.It could place the onus on the individual to change rather than considering external environmental factors.

______ are relatively minor crimes and are punishable by a fine and a small amount of time in jail. a.Misdemeanors b.Felonies c.Property crimes d.Homicides

a.Misdemeanors

Which is an accurate example of unequal access to quality mental health care? a.People without good health insurance must resort to public or government-funded organizations. b.Poor people are more likely to access quality mental health care since they are less likely to have to pay for it. c.Urban residents typically have a harder time obtaining quality care. d.Men have more difficulty finding clinicians trained in handling their unique issues than women do.

a.People without good health insurance must resort to public or government-funded organizations.

What term was coined to describe caregivers—typically in their 40s, unemployed, and married—who find themselves squeezed in between caring for their children and their elder parents or other older adult family members? a.Sandwich Generation b.In-Betweener Generation c.Generation X d.Lost Generation

a.Sandwich Generation

From a social work perspective, what is most crucial in promoting basic human rights? a.The ability for people to have meaningful participation in decision-making processes. b.The ability for the practitioners to promote the human rights agenda. c.The ability for politicians to include human rights in all policy decisions. d.The ability for all clients to promote what the social worker views as human rights.

a.The ability for people to have meaningful participation in decision-making processes.

Active aging is what? a.When people become older but continue to grow and participate in family, community, and society. b.Becoming older but avoiding disease and disability. c.When people live in their own unit but gather with other residents for meals and recreation. d.When people stay in one setting but move to more appropriate living units depending on the level of health care.

a.When people become older but continue to grow and participate in family, community, and society.

In essence, addiction is ______. a.a brain disorder that is expressed through compulsive behavior b.the personal, moral failing of an individual to take responsibility for their actions c.the habit of using a substance on a daily basis d.a term that applies specifically to drug and alcohol abuse.

a.a brain disorder that is expressed through compulsive behavior

The most commonly abused drug(s) among older adults is/are ______. a.alcohol b.prescription medications c.marijuana d.caffeine

a.alcohol

What does child welfare refer to? a.all the practices, policies, and services put in place to promote child well-being and safety b.public assistance payments made to support children through TANF and WIC c.efforts made by the educational system to ensure child well-being d.immunizations and pediatric physicals

a.all the practices, policies, and services put in place to promote child well-being and safety

Typically, older adults who abuse drugs are engaging in that behavior in order to accomplish what? a.alleviating physical and psychological pain b.mitigating the symptoms of dementia c.getting high or drunk d.enhancing cognitive functioning and creativity

a.alleviating physical and psychological pain

How might a social worker best view social and economic turmoil in a positive light? a.as a stimulus for social change b.as a judgment on the worth of a society c.as an invitation for agencies to hire more social workers d.as a research opportunity

a.as a stimulus for social change

What is meant by the term "evidence-based practice"? a.basing the intervention for a particular problem or issue on the results of research b.building a portfolio of the results of your work to provide evidence for your efficacy as a social worker c.compiling a folder of evidence pertaining to a client's problems before taking action d.collaborating with psychologists and other researchers to help design effective research studies

a.basing the intervention for a particular problem or issue on the results of research

Uninsured people usually have no regular physician and limited access to prescription medications. Because of this, they are more likely to ______. a.be hospitalized for health problems that could have been avoided b.avoid the revolving door of emergency room visits c.use alternative and integrative health care d.use public health clinics for preventative care

a.be hospitalized for health problems that could have been avoided

People in rural areas of the United States have higher rates of chronic disease than do people in urban areas, and their health problems tend to ______. a.be more serious because they are often diagnosed later in the disease process b.be less serious because people in rural areas tend to be more active than people in urban areas c.be primarily communicable diseases because they interact more often d.get diagnosed early because of the public health services in rural America

a.be more serious because they are often diagnosed later in the disease process

Marla coordinates all the individual people involved in Genevieve's case—her parole officer, her family, her halfway house counselor, and her new boss—and keeps them on the same page as they work to help Genevieve reintegrate into the community. Marla is performing which social work role? a.case manager d.broker c.advocate d.navigator

a.case manager

A single mother, who seems to be depressed, fails to provide basic nutrition, a place to sleep, adequate clothing for the weather, and appropriate medical care for her two young sons. Which of the following is the most precise term for what she is doing? a.child neglect b.child welfare c.child maltreatment d.child abandonment

a.child neglect

Social workers who investigate reports of neglect and may be tasked with removing children from unsafe environments work in what area? a.child protective services b.family preservation services c.family investigation services d.child abuse enforcement services

a.child protective services

Malick (2014) noted which of the following effects of marijuana use? a.cognitive dysfunction, poor executive functions, and sedative effects b."the munchies" and cessation of cancer symptoms c.violent impulses and strong addictive potential d.increased creativity and spiritual well-being

a.cognitive dysfunction, poor executive functions, and sedative effects

Urban environments give rise to unique health problems related to what? a.communicable diseases and sanitation b.access to advanced technology and screening services c.clinical trials d.long-term residential group homes

a.communicable diseases and sanitation

Advocating for a broader change that could benefit more than just one client in a system is in line with the ______. a.community-reigns-supreme perspective b.individual-reigns-supreme perspective c.self-determination principle d.strengths perspective

a.community-reigns-supreme perspective

What is largest failed social experiment in 20th century America? a.deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill b.community mental health centers c.criminalization of the mentally ill d.institutionalization of the mentally ill

a.deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill

Social workers believe people convicted of crimes—as well as their victims—deserve to be treated fairly, respectfully, and humanely, taking into account the specific challenges that different individuals have faced and continue to face (e.g., addiction, mental health concerns, and abuse). This represents what key of contemporary social work practice in the criminal justice system? a.dignity b.best practices and quality services c.rehabilitation d.justice

a.dignity

Social workers can help people with substance abuse problems by showing them that their condition is a(n) ______ rather than a(n) ______. a.disease; character defect b.addiction; abuse problem c.psychological problem; moral problem d.motivational issue; lack of will power

a.disease; character defect

The advocacy practice and policy model (APPM) is supported by numerous features of generalist social work education. This model assumes that all advocacy activities are conducted in a(n) ______ manner. a.ethical b.processual c.lengthy d.accessible

a.ethical

Geriatrics social workers ______. a.focus mostly on family caregiving, because about 80% of the care for older adults is rendered by informal support systems b.enhance the creation and improvement of social policies that better people's functioning across their lifespan c.promote humane and effective operation of delivery systems that provide services and resources to older adults and their families d.work exclusively in nursing home settings

a.focus mostly on family caregiving, because about 80% of the care for older adults is rendered by informal support systems

The goal of ______ is to address problematic interactions between persons and their environments or surroundings. a.generalist social work b.nonprofit social work c.clinical social work d.specialist social work

a.generalist social work

An important emphasis of empowerment theory and of social work in general is ______. a.helping people access resources on their own b.empowering agencies to support people c.supporting academics who study the change process d.creating strong advocacy groups

a.helping people access resources on their own

Homelessness has worsened in the past decade due to _____. declining real income for the working poor a.increased housing costs, b.unemployment, and foreclosures c.increased drug addiction problems d.increased teen pregnancy and birth rates

a.increased housing costs,

Substance abuse social workers are concerned with assessing the following issues in determining the severity of the client's substance use disorder ______. a.loss of control, tolerance, and impairment in functioning b.inability to quit, motivation, and family history c.prior attempts to quit, health problems, and 12-step interest d.brain functioning, liver functioning, and blood test results

a.loss of control, tolerance, and impairment in functioning

The possible reduction of stigma associated with mental disorders can be tied to what? a.medicalization b.the reduction of Medicaid budgets c.Affordable Care Act d.Mental Hygiene Movement

a.medicalization

Social workers who wish to advocate on behalf of clients in the criminal justice system ______. a.must strive to have accurate data and information with which to educate those in power b.do not have to worry about risking their jobs and livelihoods by challenging those in power, even though those in power may oppose their endeavors c.are not adequately considering the rights of the victims of these crimes d.generally find great support from people in power

a.must strive to have accurate data and information with which to educate those in power

A social worker in a victim assistance program seeks to have a juvenile client paint and repair a fence on the property of a park he vandalized, as well as author a written apology to park district staff. This illustrates the perspective of ______. a.restorative justice b.monetary justice c.retributive justice d.reciprocal justice

a.restorative justice

What type of violence are sexual minorities more likely to experience than their heterosexual counterparts? a.sexual assault b.domestic violence c.robbery d.drug theft

a.sexual assault

Both the Elizabethan Poor Laws and early laws among the American settlers distinguished between what two groups? a.the deserving poor and the nondeserving poor b.the impotent poor and the disabled poor c.the intelligent poor and the indigent poor d.poor citizens and poor immigrants

a.the deserving poor and the nondeserving poor

An important element of military social work practice is ______. a.to help educate veterans about the existence of resources available to them through the veterans' health-care system b.to provide veterans with vouchers to use for private health care c.to help soldiers with autism and learning disabilities d.to provide Medicare policy information to newly returning combat veterans

a.to help educate veterans about the existence of resources available to them through the veterans' health-care system

Social welfare assistance programs are primarily designed for what purpose? a.to tide people over in times of downturn b.to provide social mobility for people in order to ensure they move up in society c.to allow single mothers to focus on raising their children until they are of school age d.to ensure that a basic level of income exists for everyone in society

a.to tide people over in times of downturn

Which of the following is true regarding American perceptions about work? a. People who do not work are viewed as worthy or deserving of government support. b. One's work ethic is seen as reflective of one's character and greatly impacts the perception others have of that person. c. Poor people in the United States are more defined by their other characteristics than their employment status. d. Work is not a central component of Americans' identities.

b. One's work ethic is seen as reflective of one's character and greatly impacts the perception others have of that person.

Which of the following is true about equality as it pertains to the criminal justice system? a.African Americans are less likely than Whites to be sentenced to prison time. b. People who are wealthier are more likely to be able to get a criminal case dropped. c.Judges, on average, sentence people of all races to equally harsh sentences. d.Women are just as likely as men to be sentenced to prison time.

b. People who are wealthier are more likely to be able to get a criminal case dropped.

In response to the high rates of documented discrimination of LGBTQ people in the workforce, how have corporations responded? a. They have encouraged the formation of unions specifically representing the interests of LGBTQ people. b. There has been a surge in the number of LGBTQ-inclusive corporate policies such as providing benefits to their partners. c. They typically back the social conservative arguments against inclusion in society for LGBTQ people. d. There has been significant research on LGBTQ workers funded by several major corporations.

b. There has been a surge in the number of LGBTQ-inclusive corporate policies such as providing benefits to their partners.

Which is true regarding working from home? a. About 15% of Americans work from home. b. Working from home requires well-defined work hours and good time-management skills. c. People working from home report lower levels of work stress and higher earnings. d. The trend toward working from home has led to plummeting workplace productivity.

b. Working from home requires well-defined work hours and good time-management skills.

When did more frequent and unpredictable family separation because of deployment start? a. during the Vietnam War b. after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 c. after World War II d. during the Korean War

b. after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001

People who are civilians during peacetime but may be "called up" to serve during military conflicts at any time ______. a. tend to be younger and married for less time than active duty soldiers b. are called reservists c. do not see a significant change in monthly income during their deployment d. have no assistance from the Department of Defense for family adjustments that must be made during this time

b. are called reservists

Many who are concerned about the financial well-being of American workers argue that the minimum wage should be increased and ______. a. made an annual election issue b. indexed to inflation c. frozen for 10 years d. back payments be made to those working minimum-wage jobs

b. indexed to inflation

According to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, ______. a. about 10% of all homeless people in America are veterans b. more than half of the homeless veterans in the United States are Black or Latino c. many homeless veterans simply aren't aware of the support networks the military has in place for them d. more than half of the homeless veterans in the United States are White

b. more than half of the homeless veterans in the United States are Black or Latino

Direct practice in social work involves ______. a.working with groups in need and the agencies that can help b. one-on-one interaction with clients c.providing support for a specific demographic such as the aged or people experiencing PTSD d.available agencies coordinating services within a community

b. one-on-one interaction with clients

Jermaine was discharged from the Army following two tours of duty in Iraq 4 years ago. Since then, he has been observed by his girlfriend to have a strong tendency to avoid crowds, an exaggerated startle response, a tendency to change the TV channel anytime something military related is discussed or depicted, nightmares, and a lack of memory about certain parts of his time in the military. Of what mental or medical health concern does Jermaine appear to exhibit many symptoms? a. traumatic brain injury b. posttraumatic stress disorder c. alcoholism d. suicidality

b. posttraumatic stress disorder

Where does a growing proportion of the Sandwich Generation reside? a.urban centers b. rural parts of the country c.suburban centers d.assisted living communities

b. rural parts of the country

Inara is a military social worker who has recently seen an increase in the number of clients on her caseload who have sustained serious physical handicaps from overseas conflicts and deployments. Recently, she has found that at home after work, she is experiencing a lot of the same symptoms she hears her clients describe. Sometimes, she even believes she feels pain in limbs where her clients have had significant wounds. Inara is experiencing ______. a. posttraumatic stress disorder b. secondary trauma c. compassion fatigue d. burnout

b. secondary trauma

Granting all citizens the same rights, protections, opportunities, obligations, and social benefits, regardless of background or membership in diverse groups, aligns with the core social work value of ______. a.integrity b.social justice c.dignity and worth of the person d.service

b. social justice

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 ______. a. frictional unemployment b. underemployment c. economic unemployment d. structural unemployment

b. underemployment

______ often employ professionals from law enforcement, social services, and mental health, offering a unified, centralized agency for providing services and programming for children and their families. a.Family preservation services b.Children's advocacy centers c.Dynamic advocacy centers d.School social service departments

b.Children's advocacy centers

______ includes problems with at least two brain functions and an inability to perform some activities of daily living. a.Delirium b.Dementia c.Asperger's syndrome d.Alzheimer's disease

b.Dementia

Clients who are older adults, have a disability, or are determined to be legally blind are eligible for which public assistance program? a.Social Security Insurance b.Supplemental Security Income c.Aid to the Disabled d.Temporary Assistance to Disabled Families

b.Supplemental Security Income

Criticisms of the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) have included which of the following? a.It encourages diagnosis in order to get insurance payments. b.The DSM-5 has lowered the requirements for diagnosing existing disorders. c.The DSM-5 has unnecessarily separated substance use disorders into Substance Dependence and Substance Abuse. d.The criteria for adult ADHD have become too restrictive.

b.The DSM-5 has lowered the requirements for diagnosing existing disorders.

What influenced the lateness of declaring nicotine as an addictive substance? a.Scientific evidence did not exist to support its classification as an addictive substance. b.The politics of the tobacco industry had previously led to the classification of tobacco/nicotine as a habit. c.A new form of tobacco emerged around the early 1990s that had a greater number of addictive substances. d.Nicotine is actually not addictive, and the government reversed the decision in 2001.

b.The politics of the tobacco industry had previously led to the classification of tobacco/nicotine as a habit.

A client is struggling with the ability to pay for counseling he is receiving from a salaried clinical social worker at the county health department. The social worker agrees to help advocate for greater payment assistance programs to assist the client in paying his bill. Which of the following is true regarding this situation? a.The social worker is acting unethically, since his actions will result in financial gain. b.The social worker is not acting out of self-interest, since he is paid a salary rather than being paid on a per-client basis. c.The social worker is overstepping boundaries and not respecting the client's self-determination. d.The social worker is causing potential dependence issues by fighting this battle for the client instead of encouraging him to fight it on his own.

b.The social worker is not acting out of self-interest, since he is paid a salary rather than being paid on a per-client basis.

Women over age 65 ______. a.generally take in greater Social Security benefits than men do b.are more at risk for poverty due to lower lifetime earnings resulting from job discrimination c.are not as fast-growing a group as men over age 65 d.are less likely than men over 65 to experience the death of a spouse

b.are more at risk for poverty due to lower lifetime earnings resulting from job discrimination

Advocacy often involves ______ regarding whom should be contacted, how, when, where, and for what purpose(s). a.major disagreement b.calculated decisions c.random selection d.a more is better approach

b.calculated decisions

Living among poor people allows one to accumulate life knowledge, which ______. a.shows the true reasons the poor do not feel motivated to escape poverty b.challenges preconceived notions of poor people c.obscures the facts about what really leads to intergenerational poverty d.is unfortunately biased since we all want to paint ourselves in the best possible light

b.challenges preconceived notions of poor people

A newer area in which medical social workers are practicing is with employee assistance programs to help people with complex health issues. This type of health advocacy has grown due to what trend? a.more people wanting be empowered in their health-care decision making. b.consumer-driven health-care plans and other cost-saving measures shifting more responsibility to the employee c.the growth of the knowledge economy and the medical information on the Internet d.the difficulty people have in accessing primary health care

b.consumer-driven health-care plans and other cost-saving measures shifting more responsibility to the employee

Social work practice consists of the professional application of social work values, principles, and techniques to all but which of the following ends? a.helping communities or groups provide or improve social and health services b. helping communities or groups provide or improve social and health services c.helping people obtain tangible services d.participating in relevant legislative processes

b.convincing clients of the best possible choices to make regarding their lives

What one variable in treatment centers results in people abstaining from their problematic substance longer? a.medication b.counseling c.motivational interviewing d.group work

b.counseling

Prison overcrowding ______. a.serves as an effective punishment, deterring prisoners from wanting to return to such conditions b.creates a perfect educational atmosphere for future criminal behavior c.is a vastly overestimated problem d.is an issue in states like California and Texas, but not in states with significantly lower populations

b.creates a perfect educational atmosphere for future criminal behavior

Emergency department social workers need a very strong skill set that allows them to function in this particular type of medical environment. What particular skill set is most important in this environment? a.nursing and communication skills b.crisis intervention and the ability to perform accurate and quick assessments c.child welfare skills d.detailed documentation skills

b.crisis intervention and the ability to perform accurate and quick assessments

Although social reforms have continued to help the lives of numerous individuals, there is still a prevailing attitude that ______. a.all poor are deserving of assistance b.families should be responsible for their own c.children and the elderly are not deserving poor d.people do not deserve any kind of assistance

b.families should be responsible for their own

One of the differences between the professional practice of counseling and social work practice is that counseling ______. a.requires certifications while social work does not b.focuses mostly on the individual's own understanding of his or her problems c.always occurs in a one-on-one setting d.is a social science, not a practice profession

b.focuses mostly on the individual's own understanding of his or her problems

Ellen plans to slash the tires of Kenna's car because Kenna is going to be attending the homecoming dance with her girlfriend. Ellen believes homosexuality is a sin and that Kenna should not be able to attend the dance with someone of the same gender. She also writes a Bible verse on Kenna's car windows in lipstick, along with "Sick lesbo." What is the most accurate description of the type of crime Ellen has committed? a.violent crime b.hate crime c.victimless crime d.juvenile delinquent crime

b.hate crime

In order to support client self-determination, social workers must often ______. a.refuse to accept a client's negative perception of a situation b.ignore their own perceptions of the situation and commit to advocating for change based on the client's ambitions c.change their own personal values to match those of the client d.push clients to keep fighting even when the clients want to give up

b.ignore their own perceptions of the situation and commit to advocating for change based on the client's ambitions

The cost of quality day care, low wages, racial discrimination, and limited educational opportunities experienced by a young, single Hispanic mother illustrate what? a.stereotypes b.intersections of diversity c.age discrimination d.personal choices

b.intersections of diversity

Dysgraphia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia are all examples of ______. a.traumatic brain injuries b.learning disabilities or differences c.intellectual disabilities d.orthopedic problems

b.learning disabilities or differences

In order to determine eligibility for social welfare programs, potential clients have to undergo a process that assesses whether they need to have a particular kind of assistance. This is known as a(n) ______. a.eligibility waiver process b.means test c.qualification analysis d.elemental application

b.means test

Which population has experienced an increase in prescription drug abuse in recent years? a.women b.older people c.young children d.males

b.older people

Which part of Medicare is an optional component—for which recipients must pay a premium—that pays for outpatient hospital care and some doctor's services? a.Part A b.Part B c.Part C d.Part D

b.part B

Section 8 housing requires its recipients to do which of the following? a.engage in community service in exchange for benefits b.pay approximately 30% of their net income for rent c.live only in public housing projects d.pay back their benefits in the event they are arrested for a crime while receiving benefits

b.pay approximately 30% of their net income for rent

What do social workers believe should be the first goal of social work as it is related to the criminal justice system? a.rehabilitation b.prevention c.justice d.punishment

b.prevention

Psychology and social work are closely intertwined, and both work in many of the same settings with many of the same clients. However, a distinguishing boundary between the two disciplines is that ______. a.psychologists are required to work in a hospital setting b.psychology focuses on clients' subconscious, cerebral issues c.psychology supports authority structures d.psychology focuses on health and the physical environment

b.psychology focuses on clients' subconscious, cerebral issues

A distinguishing feature of the practice and discipline of social work is that ______. a.social workers are all generalist practitioners b.social workers incorporate the knowledge and skills of professions such as counseling, public health, psychologists, criminal justice, and sociology into their practice c.social work provides the same area of expertise as psychologists and sociologists d.social work focuses largely on the political and legislative process

b.social workers incorporate the knowledge and skills of professions such as counseling, public health, psychologists, criminal justice, and sociology into their practice

What is the one constant that is consistently linked to stressful and harmful living conditions, disease, and lack of adequate health care? a.psychological disorders b.socioeconomic status c.obesity d.depression

b.socioeconomic status

Poverty rates for African Americans ______. a.are related to micro-level experiences and the individual b.stem largely from the history of prejudice and discrimination in the United States c.are lower today than they were 15 years ago d.are lower than poverty rates for Hispanic Americans

b.stem largely from the history of prejudice and discrimination in the United States

The number-one preventable cause of death in the United States is ______. a.poor diet b.substance abuse c.alcoholism d.heart disease

b.substance abuse

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families was part of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and was designed to reduce the number of families ______. a.that use public assistance b.that stay on public assistance for numerous years c.who have more than three children d.with divorced parents

b.that stay on public assistance for numerous years

What led to the vast expansion of the national debt during George W. Bush's presidency? a.greatly expanded welfare spending b.the declaration of two wars and a refusal to raise taxes c.record levels of unemployment and a significant trade deficit d.the collapse of credit card companies

b.the declaration of two wars and a refusal to raise taxes

The feedback loop within the advocacy cycle is very important in generalist practice. One important feature to recognize is that ______. a.feedback is very subjective and dependent upon how well the client is involved in the advocacy b.the greater the number of people collaborating in the process, the more likely that adjustment and compromise will be necessary c.people involved will be exposed to scientifically tested intervention strategies throughout the change process and each cycle d.the action plan must reflect the interest of clients and connect individual needs to systematic change

b.the greater the number of people collaborating in the process, the more likely that adjustment and compromise will be necessary

The disability rights movement of the late 1960s ______. a.pushed for independent living as the goal for all people with disabilities b.was responsible for passing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) c.argued that people with physical limitations were disadvantaged as much or more by discrimination as by their physical limitations d.caused the closing of all but two public asylums in the United States

b.was responsible for passing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Which of the following involves admitting to having a serious problem, recognizing there is an outside (or higher) power that could help, consciously relying on that power, admitting and listing character defects, seeking deliverance from shortcomings, apologizing to people you have harmed, and helping others with the same problem? a.Harm reduction programs b.Cognitive-behavioral treatment programs c. 12-Step groups d.Motivational recovery programs

c. 12-Step groups

Which of the following is a synthetic opioid largely used to treat heroin and prescription opioid addiction? a.hydrocodone c c.thebaine d.methamphetamine

c. 12-Step groups

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to do which of the following? a. Keep an employee with a disability, for whom accommodations have been made, who simply isn't performing up to standards. b. Hire someone for a position from which their disability would typically disqualify them. c. Modify their restrooms and front entrance to be wheelchair accessible. d. Hire a minimum number of applicants with disabilities.

c. Modify their restrooms and front entrance to be wheelchair accessible.

Which of the following statements about suicide among service members and veterans is true? a. The highest suicide rates occur among soldiers who have never been to war. b. Suicide rates decreased after conscription ended. c. The three primary risk factors are relationship, legal, and financial troubles. d. The three primary risk factors are time deployed, length of deployment, and operational tempo.

c. The three primary risk factors are relationship, legal, and financial troubles.

Which is true of gays and lesbians serving in the U.S. military? a. They are not expressly forbidden to enlist, provided they don't reveal their sexual orientation. b. They were forbidden from serving from the 1800s up until the institution of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." c. They have been permitted to serve openly since 2010. d. They are typically housed in separate barracks.

c. They have been permitted to serve openly since 2010.

After which war did social workers begin prominently helping veterans adjust to the aftermath of war? a. Civil War b. Spanish American War c. World War I d. World War II

c. World War I

Rehabilitation programs in prisons ______. a.are mandatory for criminals who have committed drug crimes b.cost taxpayers a significant amount of money to implement c. are present in a relatively small number of prisons and tend to be poorly funded. d.have helped reduce America's recidivism rate by 60% in the last 10 years

c. are present in a relatively small number of prisons and tend to be poorly funded.

Due to increased awareness about the severity of need, the military has hired many more social workers, most of whom are employed ______. a. on bases overseas b. on domestic military bases c. at VA hospitals and clinics d. as civilians

c. at VA hospitals and clinics

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ______. a.has greatly helped people with individual insurance plans have access to quality care b.was opposed by Republicans (people with a residual view) but supported by Democrats (people with an institutional view) c. ensured that people who already had been treated (or were currently being treated) for a health condition could not be discriminated against in receiving insurance d.expanded Medicare to include Part D, a component which gave Medicare recipients access to affordable prescription coverage

c. ensured that people who already had been treated (or were currently being treated) for a health condition could not be discriminated against in receiving insurance

Employee Assistance Programs ______. a. were established in the 1920s b. give the worker assistance with problems outside of work but are not subject to confidentiality c. provide services to address workers' problems that may hurt their work productivity d. provide services to workers mostly through licensed psychologists

c. provide services to address workers' problems that may hurt their work productivity

A full-time minimum-wage job in 2014 ______. a. earned US$9.00 per hour, for a total yearly income of just over US$18,000 b. was 75% likely to be filled by someone under the age of 25 c. still left that worker below the federal poverty line d. provided for better living conditions than a minimum wage job in 1960

c. still left that worker below the federal poverty line

Civilian social workers in private practice will be most helpful to veterans when ______. a. they specialize in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder b. they use cognitive-behavioral therapy methods c. they possess knowledge and resources to assist reintegration into civilian life d. they refer to them by their military title rather than by first name

c. they possess knowledge and resources to assist reintegration into civilian life

Welfare capitalism policies were established in the late 1800s and early 1900s ______. a. to prevent business owners from taking advantage of their employees' weaker bargaining positions b. because employers were legitimately concerned about working conditions and human rights c. to discourage labor unrest and dissuade the establishment of unions d. included the hiring of welfare secretaries who were welcomed by laborers as allies

c. to discourage labor unrest and dissuade the establishment of unions

Social workers believe that ______. a. the workplace is destined to continue to have problems since profits rely on the company getting as much as it can out of its workers for as little pay as possible b. workers who want to develop their work capabilities should pay for additional training c. work should result in better lives for workers, profits for the company, and an improved, more cooperative society d. workers and employers are mutually exploitative of one another

c. work should result in better lives for workers, profits for the company, and an improved, more cooperative society

A developmental disability is a severe chronic disability that manifests before what age? a.2 years b.12 years c.22 years d.30 years

c.22 years

The percentage of students who have been victimized by bullying in school at some point is closest to ______. a.5% b.15% c.25% d.40%

c.25%

Which of the following is true about women and crime? a.White women are more likely to be convicted of crimes and imprisoned than minority women. b.Women in rural areas are more likely to report being victimized by rape. c.Black women are more likely to be skeptical and doubtful about involving police in a situation. d.Women are just as likely as men to be the victims of violent crime.

c.Black women are more likely to be skeptical and doubtful about involving police in a situation.

"Friendly visitors" conducted regular home visits under the direction of ______. a. the settlement movement b.indoor relief c.Charity Organization Societies d.the Elizabethan Poor Laws

c.Charity Organization Societies

______ is the belief that one's own ethnic group and way of life are superior to others. a.Racism b.Discrimination c.Ethnocentrism d.Ethnic cleansing

c.Ethnocentrism

Which of the following statements about depression in the elderly is true? a.Depression is overdiagnosed and overmedicated among the elderly. b.Older people who receive a diagnosis of depression do not experience great stigma because depression is understandable as one ages. c.Families rarely realize that people who are experiencing other major illnesses, such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson's disease, and stroke, are frequently depressed as well. d.Depression results in elderly women having the highest suicide rate of any demographic group.

c.Families rarely realize that people who are experiencing other major illnesses, such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson's disease, and stroke, are frequently depressed as well.

The Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, enacted by Congress in 1987, established distinct assistance programs for homeless people. A unique feature regarding this legislation is what? a.It was the first comprehensive federal effort to aid people who are homeless. b.It provides an avenue for state and local officials to remove homeless c.It combines the authority of the policing agents and social welfare officials to involuntary hospitalize mental health homeless youth. d.It was passed with only Republican support.

c.It combines the authority of the policing agents and social welfare officials to involuntary hospitalize mental health homeless youth.

Since the passing of the Affordable Care Act, what has become the major source of funding? a.Private insurance b.Employer insurance c.Medicaid d.State Exchanges

c.Medicaid

______ provides a pension upon retirement for nearly every American who pays taxes into the system. a.Supplementary Security Income b.The Older Americans Act of 1965 c.The Social Security Act of 1935 d.The Equal Opportunity Act

c.The Social Security Act of 1935

Which of these statements is true regarding mental health and the criminal justice system? a.Providing treatment for mentally ill prisoners interferes with victim's rights. b.The number of people with severe mental illness in the criminal justice system has decreased in the past 10 years. c.The criminal justice system does not have adequate resources to help prisoners with mental illness. d. People with serious mental illnesses are not imprisoned in the United States.

c.The criminal justice system does not have adequate resources to help prisoners with mental illness.

Social workers who are contemplating human needs would be most prone to ask which of these questions? a.What do the experts on this problem think needs to be done? b.What is the government willing to do to alleviate this problem? c.What do the people affected by this problem say they need? d.What is my own perception of this problem, based on my experience with clients?

c.What do the people affected by this problem say they need?

According to the World Health Organization, health is ______. a.the lack of disease or infirmity b.a metaphor for well-being c.a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being d.accurately reflected in the infant mortality rate and life expectancy

c.a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being

Most countries define poverty by assigning a fixed dollar amount as a "poverty line"—a measure known as ______. a.governmental poverty b.endemic poverty c.absolute poverty d. restrictive poverty

c.absolute poverty

Social workers often feel compelled to fight on behalf of a client. This reflects social work's commitment what? a.empowerment b.the strengths perspective c.advocacy d.adaptation

c.advocacy

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects there will be strong growth for social work employment. This expected job growth is a result of what? a.an increasing number of advanced degree programs in social work b.an increase in federal funding c.an increased demand for social services and health care d.an increase in population in the United States

c.an increased demand for social services and health care

The Food Stamp program was established ______. a.as part of the Social Security Act b.during the settlement house movement c.as part of President Johnson's movement toward a Great Society d.in place of Aid to Families with Dependent Children in the 1990s

c.as part of President Johnson's movement toward a Great Society

In which living environment is an older person in his/her own unit, but able to gather with other residents for meals and recreation, and to be monitored for health problems? a.nursing homes b.continuing care retirement communities c.assisted living d.foster care homes

c.assisted living

SSI is designed to provide income to those who have little financial gain and are ______. a.outpatients for a temporary cash boost b.young children who do not have health insurance c.blind, disabled, or aged d.on long-term disability

c.blind, disabled, or aged

Social workers who practice in child protective services receive special training for detecting and documenting various forms of child maltreatment. The focus tends to be on analyzing what? a.physical indicators such as bruises, burns, and other injuries that seem out of place b.behavioral indicators such as passivity, fear, and withdrawal around a specific caretaker c.both behavioral and physical indicators related to child maltreatment d.the intelligence level of the child and caretaker

c.both behavioral and physical indicators related to child maltreatment

Substance use disorders depend on ______. a.the primary influence of one's genes b.the primary influence of one's environment c.both one's genes and one's environment d.one's desire to quit versus one's desire to stay clean

c.both one's genes and one's environment

Much of what social workers do within the criminal justice system can be called ______. a.correctional social work b.criminal social work c.forensic social work d.judicial social work

c.forensic social work

Social workers who specialize in practice with the elderly may call themselves ______. a.genealogists b.gynecologists c.gerontologists d.gernomologists

c.gerontologists

Geriatric social work is grounded in interventions with older adults who have what type of concerns? a.family b.care c.health d.policy

c.health

The four major dimensions of life that support recovery, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), are ______. a.family, friends, work, and school b.physical, psychological, social, and biological c.health, home, purpose, and community d.will power, spirituality, desire, and motivation

c.health, home, purpose, and community

What is most strongly associated with a longer life and an increased likelihood of obtaining or understanding basic health information and services needed? a. money b.public health programs c.higher levels of education d.sexual orientation

c.higher levels of education

The Affordable Care Act emphasizes several emerging models for mental health care, including care coordination for people with psychiatric disorders, including general medical illness and addiction disorders—a model better known as ______. a. accountable care organization b.medical home care c.integrated care d.long-term treatment coordination

c.integrated care

Which of these terms would be most preferred by social workers when it comes to describing clients? a.disabled people b. special-needs clients c.people with physical and mental challenges d.the unable-bodied

c.people with physical and mental challenges

What is the term for the tendency for former inmates to return to prison? a.reconviction b.redaction c.recidivism d.restoration

c.recidivism

Social work is committed to ______, the right of people, groups, and communities to make choices, design a course of action, and live as independently as possible. a.confidentiality b.intersectionality c.self-determination d.generalist social work

c.self-determination

What is typically the first sign of emerging Alzheimer's disease? a.shuffling gait b.stooped posture c.slight memory losses d.loss of bowel and bladder control

c.slight memory losses

Which of the following is a current term used in the diagnosis of substance-related conditions in the DSM-5? a.substance addiction b.substance abuse c.substance use disorder d.substance dependence

c.substance use disorder

What was the official name of the signature social welfare policy of Barack Obama's presidency? a.Obama Care b.the Personal Work Responsibility Act c.the Affordable Care Act d.the Economic Opportunity Act

c.the Affordable Care Act

Which of the following would be classified as a status offense? a.money laundering b.sexual assault c.underage drinking d.petty theft

c.underage drinking

What is the second most common type of dementia? a.Alzheimer's disease b.nonspecific dementia c.vascular dementia d.organic dementia related to alcoholism

c.vascular dementia

Which of the following is true about hospice care? a.It must take place in a hospital or other institutional setting. b.It is fairly standard treatment offered in nursing home settings. c.It focuses on relieving the pain and suffering of patients, whether they are dying soon or not. d. It involves a team-oriented approach to care, pain management, and support tailored to the individual.

d. It involves a team-oriented approach to care, pain management, and support tailored to the individual.

Which program is funded by a tax on employers rather than on employees or the general public? a. Unemployment Insurance b. Social Security c. Affirmative Action d. Workers' Compensation

d. Workers' Compensation

The signs and symptoms of PTSD are today considered to fit what type of mental health concern? a. mood disorder b. major depression c. somatic disorder d. anxiety disorder

d. anxiety disorder

Systems theory provides a generalist social worker with a dynamic and multifaceted understanding of client interactions. This approach ______. a.provides the social worker with a single perspective to examine the client in one setting b.provides the social worker with various perspectives to examine the client in one setting c.provides the social worker with various perspectives on one significant interaction in the client's experience d. provides the social worker with various perspectives of client interactions in several settings

d. provides the social worker with various perspectives of client interactions in several settings

Military social workers are most likely to ______. a. serve a specialized need like criminal justice, mental health, or education. b. be encouraged to embrace the NASW Code of Ethics above the needs and norms of the military. c. have duties largely similar to those of civilian social workers. d. serve as flexible generalist practitioners.

d. serve as flexible generalist practitioners.

Older adults in the workplace ______. a. are more prone to absenteeism and accidents b. tend to perform tasks at slower speeds than their younger counterparts c. can legally be forced to retire by companies who want to hire younger, cheaper workers d. tend to be highly productive, dependable, and cooperative

d. tend to be highly productive, dependable, and cooperative

Which of the following have been the most frequent reasons people have joined the military since the policy of an all-volunteer force replaced the draft in 1973? a. family tradition of military service and military benefits b. identification with the warrior mentality and a chance to see the world c. free education and free room and board d. the economy/job market, and an individual's call to service

d. the economy/job market, and an individual's call to service

One of the challenges of social work with older adults is what? a.honoring their strengths b.getting them the medical help they require c.the sheer number of older adults with dementia d. the integration of family and other supportive adults into their lives

d. the integration of family and other supportive adults into their lives

Regarding MST (military sexual trauma; i.e., rape and sexual assault in the military), ______. a. many more women who experience MST report it than civilian women who experience sexual assault and rape b. it is believed that less than 10% of enlisted women are raped c. commanding officers have the discretion to decide whether to report an assault or to determine that the complaint has no basis d. the overwhelming majority of MST victims do not report the incidents because they fear the consequences of doing so

d. the overwhelming majority of MST victims do not report the incidents because they fear the consequences of doing so

What did W.E.B. Du Bois do in 1909 to promote the cause of racial justice? a.joined with Jane Addams to develop the Hull House b.helped Mary Richardson write a textbook c.developed the first MSW degree program at Harvard d.Correct! formed the NAACP

d.Correct! formed the NAACP

If a low-income person needed assistance covering the cost of his or her medical expenses, what would be the most likely program that could help him or her? a.Medicare b.SSI c.SNAP d.Medicaid

d.Medicaid

______ constitutes a sentence given to an offender by a judge, typically in lieu of prison, carrying specific requirements and conditions, such as regular reporting, counseling, drug testing, and substance treatment. a.Incarceration b.Parole c.Restorative corrections d.Probation

d.Probation

______ is the array of governmental programs, services, and institutions designed to maintain the stability and well-being of society. a.Social work b.Public welfare c.Social insurance d.Social welfare

d.Social welfare

Cash assistance is provided to people who fall below the poverty line, are 65 years or older, are blind, or have a disability, through which program? a.Social Security Insurance b.TANF c.Medicare d.Supplemental Security Income

d.Supplemental Security Income

What happens to the decision-making processes when stress levels increase? a.The ability to think logically and reasonably increases. b.Stress increases clarity to emotional situations. c.The ability to shut down all emotion increases. d.The ability to think logically and reasonably decreases.

d.The ability to think logically and reasonably decreases.

Which of the following varieties of child maltreatment is/are the most detrimental to a child? a.physical abuse b.sexual abuse c.neglect d.They all can be very detrimental to a child and all can cause equally serious harm.

d.They all can be very detrimental to a child and all can cause equally serious harm.

Which of the following is a common result among children and youth who are repeatedly exposed to criminal and violent behavior in movies, video games, and so on? a.Studies have not demonstrated any negative effects resulting from repeated exposure to violent behavior. b.They are less likely to commit violent crimes themselves. c.They are more likely to engage in sexual criminal behavior. d.They are more likely to experience desensitization toward violent behavior.

d.They are more likely to experience desensitization toward violent behavior.

Which of the following best explains why victims of hate crimes based on sexual orientation often find it difficult to report offenses? a.Most often, the perpetrator is a stranger whom they cannot identify. b.Current legislation does not classify crimes based on sexual orientation as hate crimes, so victims feel they have no legal means of charging the perpetrator. c.Most often, the perpetrator is a spouse or significant other, whom they do not want to get in trouble. d.They often feel stigmatized and/or fear disclosure of their sexual orientation.

d.They often feel stigmatized and/or fear disclosure of their sexual orientation.

Chronic diseases ______. a.last for more than a year but are not necessarily fatal b.can be cured, but may be very painful while they last c.cause about 25% of deaths d.are the leading cause of death and disability in the United States

d.are the leading cause of death and disability in the United States

Licensed clinical social workers are directly responsible for ______. a.getting individuals in mental health treatment to agree to hospitalization when necessary b.prescribing medications for mental illnesses when appropriate c.conducting interventions with a client's family when a client is unable to see the magnitude of their condition d.assessing, diagnosing, and treating all forms of mental disorders

d.assessing, diagnosing, and treating all forms of mental disorders

Social workers best serve clients with disabilities by ______. a.pushing them toward independence above all else b.helping them to get admitted into inpatient hospital programs c.helping them to accept their limitations and live happily within them d.attuning to what the clients want and refraining from making assumptions or labeling.

d.attuning to what the clients want and refraining from making assumptions or labeling.

One of the significant differences between social workers and other service professionals is that social workers are expected to know and care about ______. a.technological resources b.professional development opportunities c.advanced degree requirements d.clients' environments

d.clients' environments

The first step in overcoming either physiological or psychological addiction is ______. a.harm reduction b.recovery c.addressing trauma d.detoxification

d.detoxification

Xavier is working on an effort to gain support for legislation that would increase payroll taxes on the wealthier residents of his state in order to fund an expansion of subsidized day care agencies, which will enable more single parents in poverty to be able to afford to go to work. What is this an example of? a.relational justice b.dynamic advocacy c.political justice d.distributive justice

d.distributive justice

What disability is more common than autism, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease combined? a.trisomy 21 b.Prader-Willi syndrome c.fetal alcohol syndrome d.epilepsy

d.epilepsy

It is important that social workers broaden their perspectives in order to do all but which of the following? a.increase their self-understanding b.appreciate others' viewpoints c.develop and evaluate more creative policies and interventions d.figure out the single best approach to working with their group of clients

d.figure out the single best approach to working with their group of clients

What distinguished the settlement movement from earlier philanthropy efforts? a.focus on alcoholism as a cause of social ills b.focus on clients' morality c.focus on the individual factors related to poverty d.focus on the environment factors associated with poverty

d.focus on the environment factors associated with poverty

The first placement option typically considered when a child is removed from his/her parents' home by a government agency is ______. a. a foster care family b.an adoptive family c.family preservation services d.immediate and extended family members

d.immediate and extended family members

Social workers employed in family preservation programs ______. a.work with parents after a child has been removed in order to try to prevent termination of parental rights b.typically work with families before children are removed when the parents seek assistance c.do not typically engage in counseling with the families on their caseload d.implement concrete services, often after a problem has been identified, in order to prevent removal of children from the parents' home

d.implement concrete services, often after a problem has been identified, in order to prevent removal of children from the parents' home

Generalist social workers learn to think of people as constantly interacting with their environment, a habit of mind called the ______. a.strengths perspective b.systems theory c.liberal ideology d.person-in-environment perspective

d.person-in-environment perspective

A ______ may help implement communitywide programs, make home visits, conduct community health fairs, and assist with vaccination seminars. a.hospice social worker b.hospital social worker c.long-term care social worker d.public health social worker

d.public health social worker

A criminal record can prevent a person from getting a job, renting an apartment, or getting insurance. This is an indication that our criminal justice system concentrates on ______. a.rehabilitation b.correction c.reintegration d.punishment

d.punishment

Independent-living centers espoused the principles of ______. a.dual relationships and ethical guidelines b.entitlement and service delivery c.self-discovery and spirituality d.self-determination and deinstitutionalization

d.self-determination and deinstitutionalization

According to the NASW Code of Ethics, social workers ______. a.should not involve themselves in advocacy for reform in the criminal justice system. b.should dissuade clients from breaking laws, even if the reason for breaking that law may be understandable. c.should not follow laws which they find to be unethical and antithetical to social justice. d.should engage in political action to help change laws that produce unequal outcomes for different groups.

d.should engage in political action to help change laws that produce unequal outcomes for different groups.

Drug testing and educational programs are both examples of ______. a.substance use treatment b.relapse prevention tactics c.punishment for substance using inmates d.substance use prevention techniques

d.substance use prevention techniques

Although social workers share the view that people in the criminal justice system have individual accountability for their actions, criminals are also seen as a product of what? a. a flawed public education system b.religious affiliation c.mental illness d.their biopsychosocial environment

d.their biopsychosocial environment

Instead of saying "my antisocial client," social workers should say "my client with antisocial personality disorder." True False

true