SOC WORK

Which of the following systems is most likely experiencing difficulties in social functioning? -A child whose father has a substance use disorder. -A family caught up in serious communication conflicts -An older woman who is adjusting successfully to the death of her partner -Someone with a disability who is gainfully employed

A family caught up in serious communication conflicts

Of the following, which represents the most accurate description of a social system? -Social systems include families, work groups, play groups, and organizations, but not neighborhoods and communities. -A social system is a group of people that gets together every so often for conversation and a sense of togetherness. -A social system is an organized whole made up of interacting component parts. -A social system is unique in its interaction patterns, but not separated from other systems by boundaries.

A social system is an organized whole made up of interacting component parts.

Social Casework

A social work method involving face-to-face contact with individuals, families, groups, or organizations, by which the social worker provides services directly to clients for the purpose of addressing unmet needs; also referred to as direct practice.

Civil and political rights are categorized as a. First generation rights b. Second generation rights c. Third generation rights d. Fundamental rights

First generation rights

Identifying Strengths (Assessment)

Focusing on Strengths - Cornerstone of empowerment - Reservoir of resources for generating solutions - Activate potential for change • Emphasizing what clients do wrong - Disempowers clients - Heightens defensiveness - Diminishes motivation

engagement

Forming partnerships Articulating solutions Defining direction Referrals

In regard to generalist social work practice, which of the following is least likely applicable? -Generalists preferred method of casework or community organization determines the strategies they recommend. -Generalists define difficulties in the context of transactions in the person:environment. -Generalists consider facilitating changes in individuals by making changes in environments. -Generalists start with the definition of the problem or issue to recommend strategies for change.

Generalists preferred method of casework or community organization determines the strategies they recommend.

NASW Code of Ethics

Guides professional conduct - Sets standard for adjudication of legal issues - Delineates principles related to responsibilities ▪ To clients ▪ To colleagues ▪ In practice settings ▪ As colleagues ▪ To broader society

Social worker ______ was a policy maker who was instrumental in drafting the Social Security Act of 1935. -Harry Hopkins -Whitney Young -Grace Coyle -Eduard Lindeman

Harry Hopkins

Forming Partnerships (engagement)

How we initially frame relationships sets tone • Professional relationships - Differ from personal relationships - Defined by purpose of social work - Boundaries set by ethical standards - Empowerment emphasizes collaborative partnerships

Assessment

Identifying strengths Assessing resources Framing solutions

Libertarianism

Centrality of individual liberty or freedom as social concern of social justice - Property rights - Unregulated capitalistic economy - Opposes welfare system and affirmative action

The landmark legislation regarding child abuse and neglect is the ______. a. Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act b. Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act c. Child Abuse Prevention and Enforcement Act d. Adoption and Safe Families Act

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act

Third Generation Rights

Collective Rights : Solidarity among nations and cooperation on global issues

Community Organization

Community and macrolevel change - Includes ▪ Community Organizing ▪ Organizational Development ▪ Social Reform

"Person-in-Situation" (Florence Hollis)

Described threefold interaction among persons, situations, and environments - Focus of Change ▪ Within individuals or within their environments

Defining Directions (engagement)

Determining a preliminary purpose for the relationship to activate motivation and guide the exploration for relevant resources (referrals if needed)

Values Defined

Implicit and explicit ideas about what group considers ideal - Shape beliefs, emotions, attitudes

First Generation Rights

Individual rights such as free speech, freedom of religion, voting rights and rights that protect the individual from the potential abuse of the state. Civil and Political Rights

Current Focus: Integrated Generalist Model

Integrates the three social work methods ▪ Casework ▪ Group Work ▪ Community Organization

Implementation

Intervention Evaluation

Which of the following most accurately describes unique activities associated with the Charity Organization Society? -Citizenship training -Public health advocacy -Community organizing activities -Investigation of applicants

Investigation of applicants

______ is an early pioneer in the Settlement House Movement. -Mary Richmond -Harriet Bartlett -Florence Hollis -Jane Addams

Jane Addams

Egalitarianism

Justice as fairness ▪ All persons should have equal access resources and opportunities ▪ Favors redistribution of resources to benefit disadvantaged - Social justice ensures that all citizens have equality in rights and opportunities - Access to resources is a moral imperative

consultancy

Macro level: Enabler Mezzo level: Facilitator Role Macro level: Planner Role Professional System: Colleague / Monitor Roles

Primary Settings

Main focus: Social services

Casework

Emphasized direct work with individuals

Social Workers' Personal Values

Examine personal values - Confront personal biases ▪ Sources of bias - Both similarities and differences between clients and social workers - Self-awareness critical

The Skill Base of Social Work

- Application of theories to practice - Development of plans for change - Intervention at all system levels - Engagement - Communication - Cultural competence - Policy analysis - Research - Effective use of social media

Articulating Situations (engagement)

- Dialogue with clients about the reasons clients seek assistance

Goals of Social Work

- Enhance clients' capacities - Link clients with needed resources - Improve service delivery network - Promote social justice

Environmental Press

- Environmental stressors ▪ Impede social functioning ▪ Diminish well-being - Environmental enrichments ▪ Resources augment social functioning ▪ Enhance well-being

Fragmentation of Services

- Funding linked to categorically-driven programs - Eligibility requirements limit access - Fewer options create service gaps and barriers - Scarcity of money reduces funding for planning and coordination - Cost-effectiveness becomes cost containment

Utilitarianism

- Notion of utility ▪ Greatest good for greatest number - Most people would have needs met - Acceptable ▪ Some would have more than they need ▪ Others would have very little

Social Policy

- Principles and courses of action that influence the overall quality of life ▪ Identified with public or governmental policies ▪ Redress inequities in social institutions ▪ Provide assistance to persons in need - Process ▪ Steps or series of tasks for developing policies - Product ▪ Outcomes

Human Rights and Intrinsic Rights

- Protecting human life - Ensuring freedom - Securing personal liberty inherent, fundamental freedoms

Sociological Role Theory

- Role concept ▪ How people believe they should act in certain roles - Role expectations ▪ How others believe people should act in certain roles - Role performance ▪ How people really do act in certain roles

• Assessment tools

- Social Study ▪ Describes pertinent problems, issues, and needs ▪ Heightens awareness of clients' strengths ▪ Identifies cultural context, strengths, and resources - Genogram ▪ Diagrams structure and interrelationships within family - Eco-map ▪ Visualizes environmental interactions

Ethics Defined

- What is "right" - Represent values in action - Systematized in codes of conduct

The best overall indicator of agency values is the agencies' ____. -mission statement -programs and services -professional standards -funding base

mission statement

Personal development needs

need to be developed physical welfare, psychological well being, intellectual development, etc.

universal basic needs

needs that all people share, including needs for physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual growth

Settlement houses

neighborhood centers in poor areas that offered education, recreation, and social activities

Social Reform

organized attempts to improve conditions of life "War on Poverty" - activities addressed social problems at the grassroots

Smitri applies a social work perspective to analyze the relationship between personal troubles and public issues. She concludes that _____. -personal troubles always result from inappropriate choices or behavioral problems -solutions for personal troubles and public issues are separate and distinct -public issues are in the public domain and have no bearing on personal troubles -personal troubles and public issues are interconnected

personal troubles and public issues are interconnected

A prominent legacy of African American social welfare initiatives for the social work profession is their emphasis on _____. -demographic research -cultural competence -policy practice -the ecological perspective

policy practice

The tasks of organizing, analyzing, synthesizing, and using information are most likely related to the _____ facet of the cycle of information and energy exchange. -input -processing -output -feedback

processing

Self-determination ______. -means there are no limits placed on decision making -provides clients with opportunities to make choices -should be encouraged only if there is a good change that the client will make the "right" decision -places responsibility for decision making on the social worker

provides clients with opportunities to make choices

Which of the following exemplifies a second generation right? -rights to freedom of speech -rights to a reasonable standard of living -rights to environmental justice -rights to freedom of religion

rights to a reasonable standard of living

How we really do act in a particular role is known as _____. a. role performance b. role expectation c. role concepts d. role relationships

role performance

Liz Meija is employed as a social worker in a host setting. She is most likely employed by a(n) ______. -family service agency -school district -mental health center -urban social service planning agency

school district

The Jewish Federation, Catholic Charities, Lutheran Social Service, and Church World Service are all ______. -ecumenical agencies -public agencies funded by religious bodies -sectarian agencies -non-sectarian agencies

sectarian agencies

Dena is an intake worker at a township social service agency. Part of her job involves screening clients for emergency needs. This facet of her job involves ______. -privatization of services -social triage -bureaucratic disentitlement -purchase of service contracting

social triage

Greenwood's landmark analysis of the status social work as a profession concluded that _____. -social work had gained professional status because of its noteworthy leadership in social reform -social work had fulfilled all of the criteria for achieving the status of a profession -social work was not yet a profession because it had no regulatory code of ethics -social work was not yet a profession because it had failed to develop a systematic body of knowledge on which to base practice

social work had fulfilled all of the criteria for achieving the status of a profession

Strengths

th building blocks of sw practice. the way we find solutions

Life tasks

the conscious, self-defined problems people attempt to solve. Expected and unexpected life situations

Ideologies such as communal responsibility for others, the Puritan ethic, and democratic ideas are most likely a part of which facet of the values context of social work? -agency values -personal values systems of social workers -clients' personal values -the context of society

the context of society

Social Justice

the defense of human dignity by ensuring that essential human needs are met and that essential human rights are protected for all people Social Institutions • Address societal members' needs: - Physical, economic, educational, - Religious, political, and social welfare

cultural diversity

the state of having a variety of cultures in the same area ▪ Shape interpretations of situations ▪ Guide actions

Your friend confided in you that she added her name to the "Me Too!" movement because she had been sexually assaulted recently and was having difficulty coping with the aftermath. You suggested that she seek counseling and support though the local _____. a. victim-offender mediation program b. victim assistance program c. court services program d. victim witness program

victim assistance program

Personal development (Needs)

we need personal growth and adaptations

Harold Clarke is hoping to work for an agency located in a rural area. In this geographic setting, he will most likely encounter _____. -easily accessible services -a high density population -adequate health care -well-developed natural helping networks

well-developed natural helping networks

Values are _____. -what people consider good -represent a singular focus rather than complex networks -what people consider right -peripherally related to social work

what people consider good

Generalist Social Work

work at all system levels: connect clients and resources, intervene with organizations, advocate for just social policies, research. Serve different clientele,

(Competencies) Professional Values

• About People - Inherent dignity and worth of all • About Society - Social justice and democratic participation • About Professional Behavior - Value strengths and competencies of client systems, Ethical conduct and practice effectiveness

Tenets for Social Work Practice

• Empowerment • Policy development • Professional integrity • Resource linkage • Collaborative networks • Institutional responsiveness • Social justice • Knowledge development • Information exchange • Cultural competence • Prevention • World view

Education

• Microlevel: Teacher Role Mezzolevel: Trainer Role • Macrolevel: Outreach Role Professional System: Researcher and Scholar Roles

Functions of Social Work

▪ Consultancy - Resolving problems ▪ Resource management - Linking clients with formal and informal resources - Ensuring availability of resources ▪ Education - Providing information

Public Social Services

▪ Established by law ▪ Law defines scope ▪ Affiliated with government - federal, state, and local ▪ Source of income from taxes

Private Social Services

▪ Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) ▪ Auspices - Community, national, or international specialinterest groups ▪ Established by articles of incorporation and by-laws ▪ Scope determined by agency mission / board ▪ Examples of sources of income - Contributions, fees, grants

Host Settings

▪ Social work services secondary to organizational purpose

The origins of business ventures in the social service delivery network can be traced to the _____. -Social Security Act of 1935 -Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 -Medicare and Medicaid legislation of the 1960s -recent emphasis on privatization

Medicare and Medicaid legislation of the 1960s

- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

Merger of two predecessor organizations (1952) ▪ Accreditation of BSW programs began in 1974 ▪ Purpose: To promote high quality social work education -define expectations for social work education

Resource Management

Microlevel: Broker and Advocate Roles Mezzolevel: Convener and Mediator Roles Macrolevel: Activist Role Professional System: Catalyst Role

Contemporary Shift: Moral Imperatives of Profession

Milford Conference (1920s) - Raised significant questions about values of social work - Remains relevant to contemporary practice

Self-Help Groups as Service Delivery Resources

Mutual aid and support ▪ Based on principles of empowerment, shared responsibility, and holistic approach to issues - Provide resources to over 25 million people in the United States - Online meeting options for support groups - Research evidence supports effectiveness

NASW stands for the ______. -National Association of Social Welfare -National Academy of Social Work -National Assistance for Social Workers -National Association of Social Workers

National Assistance for Social Workers

Effects of Social injustice

Oppression through discrimination Dehumanization Victimization

Privileged vs disenfranchised

P: Less likely that exposure to environmental risks will affect them D: Reduction of access to resources and disproportionate exposure to environmental risks

Who are social workers?

People with a degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education ( CSWE) (caring professionals: They have a genuine care for the well being of others) (pg 2)

Transgender

Personal identity differs from their assigned natal sex

Codes of Ethics

Prescribe expectations for proper conduct - Guide decision making - Set standards for assessing competence - Regulate professional behavior - Critical component of licensing and regulation

Transactions

Reciprocal interactions among systems ▪ Exchanges of resources

Cultural Pluralism

Recognizes all cultural strengths have potential to ▪ Foster resilience ▪ Promote competence ▪ Contribute to adaptive social functioning - Aligns with social work value base of respect - Promotes practice orientation toward strengths

The first Black settlement house in the United States was begun by ______. -Janie Porter Barrett -Lugenia Burns Hop -Sarah Fernandis -Mary Eliza Church Terrell

Sarah Fernandis

Which of the following questions represents a question in the area of microethics? -Should family members of an older adult be included in decision-making? -How should we distribute limited health care resources equitably? -What is the best way to extend health care to all citizens? -What is the general rule for determining the point at which we should honor advance directives?

Should family members of an older adult be included in decision-making?

Paraprofessionals

Some specialized knowledge and technical training - Not at formal education required for professional status

• Social Work Professionals

States laws authorize and regulate social work practice. ▪ Requirements vary from state to state ▪ Establish a measure of credibility

Social Systems View

System= Organized whole made up of component parts ex: families,

To which ethical standard are social workers in the United States held accountable in courts of law? -The NASW Code of Ethics -The International Code of Ethics -The Radical Code of Ethics -No particular ethical standard

The NASW Code of Ethics

Social Darwinism

The belief that only the fittest survive in human political and economic struggle. Distinguishes: worthy poor from unworthy poor

As a result of his work with many clients, Joe identifies general issues that call for action. He joins with other professional colleagues to advocate change. Which of the following ethical preferences for empowerment social work does his response demonstrate? -The ethic of care -The ethic of justice -The ethic of praxis -The ethic of politicized practice

The ethic of politicized practice

Of the following which is most likely true about social work and values? -Professionals are likely to agree on what constitutes ethical professional behavior. -The focus of social work values has shifted from concerns about the morality of individual clients to concerns about the morality of professional behavior. -There is little diversity in the value preferences of ethnic group members. -Value dimensions play a limited role in the practice of social work.

The focus of social work values has shifted from concerns about the morality of individual clients to concerns about the morality of professional behavior.

_____ integrates traditional methods into a unified framework? -The casework method -The group work method -The community organization method -The generalist approach

The generalist approach

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

The major national professional organization for social workers, which promotes ethics and quality in social work practice; stimulates political participation and social action; and maintains eligibility standards for membership. Merger of specialty membership groups (1955) ▪ Extended membership to persons with BSW degrees in 1974

Of the following, which factor influenced social workers in the early 20th century to focus on internal factors such as maladjustment rather than on the influence of environmental conditions on social functioning? -The Hollis-Taylor report -The psychoanalytic movement -The influence of Bertha Capen Reynolds -The views of Frances Perkins

The psychoanalytic movement

Volunteers

Types of volunteers ▪ Policy making volunteers ▪ Administrative volunteers ▪ Advocacy volunteers ▪ Direct service volunteers

Group Work

Use of group itself as a vehicle for change ▪ Promote growth and change through group process and interactions

Generlist

Work with clients at all system levels - Practice in a wide range of social service settings - Apply a variety of models and methods

Micro level intervention

Works with people individually, in families or in small groups to foster individual and relationship change

In any given year, almost ___ million adults in the United States are affected by serious mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and serious depression. a. 10 b. 14 c. 18 d. 24

a. 10

Jane was surprised to learn that a. Less than three percent of all persons over 65 years of age live in nursing homes b. About twenty-five percent of all persons over 65 years of age live in nursing homes c. About thirty-three percent of all persons over 65 years of age live in nursing homes d. Nearly fifty percent of all persons over 65 years of age live in nursing homes.

a. Less than three percent of all persons over 65 years of age live in nursing homes

_____contends the vantage point of the observer filters our perceptions and affects our interpretations of situations. a. Standpoint theory b. Critical theory c. Conscientization d. Critical race theory

a. Standpoint theory

______ provides benefit coverage for individuals who suffer from a work-related disease or injury. a. Workers compensation b. Unemployment compensation c. Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled d. Temporary Assistance for Needy families

a. Workers compensation

Mechio came to the Unites States with his family about ten years ago. He has adopted attitudes, values, and norms of the dominant culture and at the same time, he has maintained some behaviors and perspectives that reflect his ethnic identity. His experience best illustrates ______. a. accommodation b. marginality c. assimilation d. acculturation

a. accommodation

Laws dealing with equal opportunity most likely deal with ______. a. civil rights b. human rights c. second generation rights d. civil liberties

a. civil rights

Michael Williams applies adult learning principles to the staff development training modules he designs. His job focuses on the social work function called ______. a. education b. consultancy c. empowerment d. resource management

a. education

Darcey is employed as a social worker in a home health agency. She most likely works in a ___ setting. a. long term care services and supports b. primary health care c. public heath d. health maintenance organization

a. long term care services and supports

The question, "Is the new initiative accomplishing what it set out to do?" is related to _____. a. program evaluation b. client outcome assessment c. process evaluation d. progress evaluation

a. program evaluation

You are participating in a debate on the causes of poverty. Your team is supposed to develop arguments based on an anthropological perspective. Which of the following are you most likely to research to support your debate points? a. ramifications of the culture of poverty b. shortfalls in the institutional fabric of society c. organization of the economy d. social stratification

a. ramifications of the culture of poverty

A social policy administrative directive that prescribes an employment classification system is a ____. a. social policy product b. social policy process c. social policy analysis d. case law

a. social policy product

Which of the following characteristics is a macrolevel factor related to the incidence of child maltreatment? a. the violence that permeates society b. the low self-esteem of the parent c. social isolation of the parent d. parental unemployment

a. the violence that permeates society

Lucille coordinates fund-raising events for the local family service agency. Her volunteer activities most likely focus on _____. -administrative -advocacy -direct service -policy making

advocacy

motivational needs

after you have basic needs, before higher ones. Need for security

Agency ABC submitted a grant request to start-up a new program for community service activities for juvenile offenders. Agency XYZ offers a similar service in the community and questioned the need for this seeming duplication. Agency ABC responded that clients should have a choice between providers. This example illustrates _____. -community-based planning -agency turf -purchase of service contracting -social triage

agency turf

About ___ percent of the veterans and military personnel who experience psychological trauma actively seek mental health services. a. 20 b. 40 c. 60 d. 80

b. 40

Of the following, which statement about homelessness is accurate? a. Shelter space is available throughout the country to relieve the problem of homelessness. b. As few as one-fourth of those qualifying for housing assistance actually receive it. c. People who are homeless are unemployed. d. Current government initiatives are sufficient in meeting both the crisis and long-term needs of people who are homeless.

b. As few as one-fourth of those qualifying for housing assistance actually receive it.

____ is a twentieth century social work pioneer who advocated workers' rights, labor unions, and fair labor policies. a. Mary Jarrett b. Bertha Capen Reynolds c. Mary Elizabeth Church Terrell d. Whitney Young

b. Bertha Capen Reynolds

As a social worker employed in a mental health center, Cecilia is most likely to consult the ___, a tool for assessing behavioral disorders. a. MMPI b. DSM-5 c. HIPAA d. SAMHSA

b. DSM-5

Of the following, which is least likely true with respect to grief? a. Multiple losses lead to grief overload b. Emotional responses related to grief are culturally universal. c. Sudden untimely deaths are likely to intensify grief responses. d. Grief involves both physical and psychological components.

b. Emotional responses related to grief are culturally universal.

______ is credited with establishing social work in medical settings and developing a hospital-based social work department at Massachusetts General Hospital. a. Mary Jarrett b. Ida Cannon c. Mary Richmond d. Dorthea Dix

b. Ida Cannon

The Brown family income is less than current poverty guidelines for a family their size. Although both parents work, neither parent has employment-based health benefits. For which medical assistance program are they most likely qualified? a. Medicare b. Medicaid c. Medigap d. Medicheck

b. Medicaid

_____ provides medical and hospital benefits for needy persons who qualify for any of the categorical assistance programs such as SSI. a. Medicare b. Medicaid c. Medigap d. Medicheck

b. Medicaid

______ laws detail mandatory reporting procedures. a. Federal b. State civil c. State criminal d. Local

b. State civil

Which of the following is true? a. Income inequality is not a global issue. b. The working poor comprise a fast-growing segment of those who are poor. c. Poverty is not a violation of human rights. d. Male-headed households are at greater risk for poverty than female-headed households.

b. The working poor comprise a fast-growing segment of those who are poor.

Of the following, which is most likely true about domestic minor sex trafficking? a. Youths involved in domestic minor sex trafficking are inclined to self-disclose. b. Youths involved in domestic minor sex trafficking often think "sex for survival" is their only option. c. Youths involved in domestic minor sex trafficking are not covered by mandated reporting laws. d. Youths involved in domestic minor sex rarely feel obliged to repay the "kindness" of the trafficker

b. Youths involved in domestic minor sex trafficking often think "sex for survival" is their only option.

The NASW advocates policies that ___. a. reduce family assistance benefits b. are responsive to families c. limit welfare entitlement d. are against family medical leave

b. are responsive to families

Jeana DeCamp, a social worker with the Center for Family Caregiving Support, is facilitating an initial dialogue with Mr. and Mrs. Jones to learn about their recent experiences as caregivers for Mrs. Jones ninety-year-old grandmother and their reasons for seeking assistance. This discussion is most likely a part of the empowering process called _____. a. integrating gains b. articulating situations c. defining directions d. framing solutions

b. articulating situations

Aid to the Aged, Aid to the Blind, Aid to Dependent Children, and Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled are _____. a. employment supplements b. categorical assistance programs c. in-kind assistance programs d. social service provisions

b. categorical assistance programs

Which of the following is characteristic of cultural humility? a. cultural expertize b. cultural collaboration c. encyclopedic knowledge of cultural identities d. self-oriented stance

b. cultural collaboration

According to Solomon, policies that create health care disparities, are ________ barriers to empowerment for minorities. a. human rights b. direct c. unjust d. indirect

b. direct

A social worker consults with a youth volunteer group to develop procedures for recruiting volunteers. In this situation, the practitioner ______. a. offers outreach services b. facilitates organizational development c. advocates for social change d. contributes to the professional knowledge base

b. facilitates organizational development

Employed in a medical clinic, social worker Marcus Golde is forming a group for middle age adults who are dealing with issues related to their aging parents. Marcus is most likely employed in a ___. a. public health agency b. primary health care agency c. hospital setting d. long-term care setting

b. primary health care agency

A family's standard of living in comparison to that of other community members is a measure of ______. a. absolute poverty b. relative poverty c. feminization of poverty d. persistence of poverty

b. relative poverty

The neurotransmitter implicated in depression is _____. a. dopamine b. serotonin c. glutamate d. cytoplasm

b. serotonin

The contemporary view held by some members of the general public that people who are poor are poor because they are "unfit" and have no motivation to work reflects the ideology of ______. a. capitalism b. social Darwinism c. scientific philanthropy d. Marxism

b. social Darwinism

Based on her understanding of and empowerment orientation to social work practice, Susan concludes her role is to _____. a. expertly empower clients b. work collaboratively with clients c. give clients sage advise d. create a hierarchy of information "haves" and "have nots"

b. work collaboratively with clients

As an empowerment-oriented social worker. Jim knows that empowerment refers to ______. -a process -an outcome -both a process and an outcome -a radical political position unrelated to current social work practice

both a process and an outcome

Imposing rules and regulations to restrict access to services is a form of ______. -privatization -a request for proposal -purchase of service contracting -bureaucratic disentitlement

bureaucratic disentitlement

The evidence-based resource effective in maintaining abstinence, supporting recovery, and improving psychological functioning is continued involvement in _____. a. formal psychosocial support programs b. intensive psychotherapy c. 12-step mutual support programs d. medical care

c. 12-step mutual support programs

SNAP is a program through the U.S. Department of a. Health and Human Services b. the Interior c. Agriculture d. Education

c. Agriculture

_____ are now the largest minority group in the United States. a. Asian Americans b. Black Americans c. Hispanic Americans d. Native Americans

c. Hispanic Americans

Of the following, which is characteristic of social insurance programs? a. Administered under state auspices b. Stigmatizes recipients c. Provides supplementary coverage for contributors d. Applies principle of lesser eligibility

c. Provides supplementary coverage for contributors

______ are the available assets that support social functioning and resolve problems. a. Community chests b. Adaptive devices c. Resources d. Policies

c. Resources

_____ is the federal legislation that first defined elder abuse. a. The Social Security Act of 1935 b. The Old Age Assistance Act of 1990 Correct! c. The 1987 reauthorization of the Older Americans Act d. The 1998 Regulation of the Prevention and Treatment of Elder Abuse Act

c. The 1987 reauthorization of the Older Americans Act

Foster care provides_____. a. a supportive and supplemental service for children who remain in their own home b. a permanent living arrangement for children outside their own home c. a temporary, normalized living arrangement for children outside their own home d. an abnormal living arrangement for children outside their own home

c. a temporary, normalized living arrangement for children outside their own home

Hospital-based social worker, Jacob Stein, explains the importance of a power of attorney for health care, a legal document that appoints a trusted family member or friend to make life and death health care decisions on one's behalf. Power of attorney for health care is an example of a(n) _____. a. living will b. proactive directive c. advance directive d. advance decision-making plan

c. advance directive

From an empowerment orientation to social work practice, effective objectives _____. a. are statements that specify the clients' long-range purpose b. do not need to be measurable c. are an index for evaluating outcomes d. can be prepared by the social work on behalf of the client

c. are an index for evaluating outcomes

Stella Rosenthal works in an aging services resource and referral program. She links clients to community based resources for older adults. Her role is that of a ______. a. facilitator b. networker c. broker/advocate d. teacher

c. broker/advocate

Cultural pluralism _____. a. subordinates the minority culture b. eliminates ethnic character c. celebrates the integrity of multiple cultural groups d. does not apply to social work practice

c. celebrates the integrity of multiple cultural groups

The view that social injustice is perpetuated by those with access to power and authority reflects sociological ______. a. structural functionalism b. behaviorism c. conflict theory d. attribution theory

c. conflict theory

While learning about incorporating empowerment strategies into day-to-day practice of social work, LaDonna has discovered that that when social workers act like experts, they _____. a. facilitate empowering processes b. maximize the roles of clients in decision-making c. create a culture that ensures clients will depend on them d. tip the balance of power so clients are in charge

c. create a culture that ensures clients will depend on them

ason notes the effects of power differentials on communication processes - silencing some while giving voice to others. In doing this, he is applying ____ as a way of understanding interpersonal interaction. a. standpoint theory b. microaggressions c. critical theory d. multicultural theory

c. critical theory

Frank identifies that the family with which he's working is homeless. Ensuring their safety and finding them appropriate housing becomes a priority. This identification of preemptive actions is central to the empowering process called _____. a. forming relationships b. articulating situations c. defining directions d. framing solutions

c. defining directions

New Federalism _____. a. consolidated AFDC, SSI, and SNAP b. replaced AFDC with the Family Assistance Plan c. emphasized privatization of social services d. enhanced the public welfare role of the federal government

c. emphasized privatization of social services

Lewis specializes in working in the legal system, a facet of social work called _____. a. occupational social work b. probation and parole c. forensic social work d. police social work

c. forensic social work

To extend her understanding of a new resident's family, Carmen Molina, a social worker at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Retirement Center, visually illustrates the structure and interrelationships within the residents' family. The assessment tool she is using is called a _____. a. cultural history b. social history c. genogram d. eco-map

c. genogram

The Jones' children say that it's hard to find their parents at home since their retirement. Martha volunteers at the both the local library and a literacy for life program. Jack volunteers in an after-school program at the community center and participates in a Senior Companion Program. They both deliver meals-on-wheels once a week. Their civic engagement most likely ___. a. benefits them personally b. benefits their community c. has both personal and social benefits d. wears them out

c. has both personal and social benefits

Sexism ______. a. exists only in mid-east countries b. has never been endorsed by religious tradition c. justifies the position that men and women are unequal d. is expressed against individuals and not found in social institutions

c. justifies the position that men and women are unequal

Women often feel it's no use to try to leave when they're caught up in abusive relationships, a behavior most likely exemplifying _____. a. oppression b. psychological oppression c. learned helplessness d. behavioral health issues

c. learned helplessness

The poverty guideline published annually by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services is a _____. a. measure of relative poverty b. measure of inequality c. measure of absolute poverty d. measure of conditional poverty

c. measure of absolute poverty

As a member of a legislative staff team, social worker Jessica Smithson has been assigned to examine the specifications, feasibility, and merits of recently enacted legislation. Her task relates to _____. a. policy as a product b. policy as a process c. policy analysis d. policy action

c. policy analysis

One of the programs at Families Together is a family support initiative that includes home visitor services for new parents. This type of family support initiative is most likely a _____. a. family preservation program b. foster family program c. primary prevention program d. homemaker services program

c. primary prevention program

Of the following, which offense is most common among youths who are delinquent? a. crimes against persons b. public order offenses c. property crimes d. drug offenses

c. property crimes

From the perspective of generalist social work, social workers and clients should _____. a. Seek solutions only within the context of personal systems b. seek solutions only within the context of environmental systems c. seek solutions within the context of both personal and environmental systems d. seek solutions in neither the context of personal nor environmental systems

c. seek solutions within the context of both personal and environmental systems

Carmen Molina, a social worker at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Retirement Center, is writing a report that summarizes a new residents' background. This written report is most likely called a _____. a. cultural history b. ecomap c. social study d. genogram

c. social study

Angelica's former partner, Taylor, persists in texting her daily, sending unsolicited gifts, and dropping by her apartment unannounced. Sometimes she believes Taylor is trying to spy on her through her front window and even follow her when she goes out. Angelica is likely experiencing the type of intimate partner violence called _____. a. physical violence b. psychological aggression c. stalking d. sexual violence

c. stalking

Spirituality is ______. a. always a reflection of denominational beliefs b. the same as being affiliated with a religious community c. the human experience of developing meaning and purpose d. contingent on attending religious services

c. the human experience of developing meaning and purpose

The social work method most applicable to addressing such issues as housing shortages, inadequate public transportation, and economic development is _____. -casework -crisis intervention -group work -community organization

community organization

Greg's resume demonstrates his expertise in neighborhood development. To continue on this career path in social work, he will most likely seek employment in the field of _____. -occupational social work -information and referral -criminal justice -community organizing

community organizing

Human dignity and worth and social justice are _____. -key elements of the Puritan ethic -core values of social work -applicable only to those considered worthy -unrealistic standards for social work practice

core values of social work

Charity Organization Societies

created by Josephine Shaw Lowell, took a scientific approach to aiding poor, interested in controlling the poor but failed to convert them to middle class Victorian values. "deserving poor"

A just world belief is best characterized by the attitude _____. a. "Social problems have societal origins" b. "Victims should not be blamed" c. "Social justice for all should prevail" d. "People get what they deserve"

d. "People get what they deserve"

Based on your study of empowerment and social policy, which best characterizes the relationship between social work and social policy? a. Only social workers working with macro-issues need to be concerned with policy. b. Only social workers working in the micro-arena need to be concerned with policy. c. When social workers are employed as family counselors, their everyday work does not reflect any policy decisions. d. All social workers need to make policy part of their practice world.

d. All social workers need to make policy part of their practice world.

Which of the following represents the current focus of the women's rights movement? a. Obtaining the right to participate in the political process b. Attaining educational equity c. Promoting androgyny d. Attaining economic equity

d. Attaining economic equity

Maria Lopez works with the coalition made up of representatives from local social service agencies to identify and address gaps and barriers in the social service delivery network. Which social work role does Maria's work with the coalition represent? a. Broker/advocate b. Activist c. Coordinator d. Convener/mediator

d. Convener/mediator

Matt Rosenthal coordinates the network of services for people with severe depression. Which function of social work does his job illustrate? a. Education b. Consultancy c. Networking d. Resource Management

d. Resource Management

Of the following statements, which is least likely accurate? a. Some people support the teachings of their faith community, yet hold personal beliefs that differ from that faith. b. Religion and spirituality are related but separate phenomena. c. Membership in a religious community provides a sense of belonging d. Social workers can make accurate assumptions about clients based on their stated religious identity.

d. Social workers can make accurate assumptions about clients based on their stated religious identity.

Of the following, which statement least likely reflects the social work profession? a. Historically, social work's community organizing method was based on a platform of social justice and human rights. You Answered b. The NASW Code of Ethics mandates advocacy for social justice and human rights. c. International codes of ethics mandate advocacy for social justice and human rights. d. The NASW Code of Ethics details ethical responsibilities to clients but not to society.

d. The NASW Code of Ethics details ethical responsibilities to clients but not to society.

Of the following, which is most the accurate empowerment-based interpretation of roles? a. Social workers should start with roles and the determine plans of action. b. Practitioners' preferred methods should drive the process of working with clients. c. Roles and strategies most likely target microlevel interventions. d. The nature of the situation drives the selection of roles and strategies.

d. The nature of the situation drives the selection of roles and strategies.

Of the following, which is most likely true about family caregiving? a. About three-fourths of those receiving care live in their own home. b. Family caregiving responsibilities rarely interfere with employment. c. Most middle age adults live a long distance from their aging parents. d. The number of family members and friends available to assume caregiving responsibilities is decreasing.

d. The number of family members and friends available to assume caregiving responsibilities is decreasing.

The philosophic view that supports "the greatest good for the greatest number" is associated with _____. a. Libertarianism b. Egalitarianism c. Humanism d. Utilitarianism

d. Utilitarianism

Avis needs some relief from the responsibilities of providing care for her husband. The social workers at Aging Alternatives indicates that she will most likely locate respite care through ______. a. services located in nursing homes b. home health care services c. multipurpose senior centers Correct! d. adult day care services

d. adult day care services

Of the following drugs, which is a stimulant? a. alcohol b. barbiturates c. heroine d. cocaine

d. cocaine

Critical race theory _____. a. holds that the standpoint of the observer is the primary filter for perceiving and interpreting racial and cultural identity b. concludes that identity is only based on race rather than intersections among cultural group memberships c. emphasizes the stress and strain resulting from belonging to two cultures d. contends that racism is embedded in social interactions and social structures

d. contends that racism is embedded in social interactions and social structures

Gay and lesbian families are most likely to _____. a. be limited to shared custody arrangements b. involve shared custody and adoption c. function differently from heterosexual families d. evidence the same continuum of concerns as heterosexual families

d. evidence the same continuum of concerns as heterosexual families

Vince is concerned with the limited availability of low-income housing in his community and is looking for ways to bring pressure on the local housing authority to address this issue. His activities reflect the process called _____. a. defining directions b. assessing resource capabilities c. framing solutions d. expanding opportunities

d. expanding opportunities

When baby Jessica is brought into the emergency room, the doctor determines that she's the victim of shaken baby syndrome. This is most likely a type of _____. a. sexual abuse b. child neglect c. emotional abuse d. physical abuse

d. physical abuse

School social worker, Allison Jacks developed a program to provide support for students dealing with the suicide death of a classmate. This type of initiative is called a _____ program a. secondary prevention b. referral c. primary prevention d. postvention

d. postvention

The local chapter of the NASW has a mentorship program in which seasoned social workers are paired with new professionals to assist these new social workers in applying professional values, standards, and ethics in their practice of social work. These mentor-colleagues are applying strategies of ______. a. professional liability b. on-the-job training c. knowledge development d. professional acculturation

d. professional acculturation

From a structural perspective, Tracy argues that ______ is critical for eradicating poverty. a. changing the familial culture of poverty b. creating a work ethic in people who are poor c. increasing the sense of stigma attached to public welfare d. supporting social reform

d. supporting social reform

Aiden has grown into an identity that differs from an anatomically assigned natal sex. Aiden most likely now identifies as _____. a. cis male b. agender c. androgynous d. transgender

d. transgender

Tomeka says she is a liberal with respect to social welfare policies. She most likely believes that _____. a. personal inadequacies cause social problems b. government's role in welfare should be limited c. partnerships between government and businesses should address issues welfare d. welfare is a citizen right

d. welfare is a citizen right

The impetus for deinstitutionalization in the arena of mental health services derived from all of the following except ___. a. the press for economic efficiency b. humanitarian concerns about the effects of institutionalization c. refinement of psychotropic drugs d. well-developed community-based services for persons with chronic mental illness

d. well-developed community-based services for persons with chronic mental illness

Daniel routinely uses an assessment strategy to visually depict his clients' situations. He is most likely using a(n) _____. -ecological map -eco-map -picturegram -general systems diagram

eco-map

Types of Social Functioning

effective, at risk, and difficult

Which social work goal does Mary Ann Grant's crisis counseling support? -enhancing clients' capacities to resolve problems, cope, and function effectively -linking clients with needed resources -improving the social service delivery system -promoting social justice through the development of social policy

enhancing clients' capacities to resolve problems, cope, and function effectively

What is the purpose of social work?

enhancing human well-being and helping meet the basic human needs of all people with particular attention to needs and empowerment for those who are vulnerable, oppressed and living in poverty

The phenomenon in which environmental forces that exert pressure that affects individuals either positively or negatively is called _____. -environmental dysfunction -environmental stress -environmental press -environmental maladaptation

environmental press

Which of the following is not an example of environmental stress? -unemployment -discrimination -environmental resources -architectural barriers

environmental resources

Employed by an inner-city development council, Beth Maxwell works with a steering committee to guide members in identifying priorities, setting goals, and developing action plans. Beth's work with this organizational committee represents the ____ role. a. broker/advocate b. facilitator c. activist d. planner

facilitator

Amy Hartmann is employed as a professional staff member by a national association for family service workers. Her job responsibilities are least likely to include _______. -family counseling -policy development -research -information clearinghouse activities

family counseling

Fields of Social Work Practice

family services, child protection services, health care, occupational social work, gerontological social work, school social work, criminal justice, information and referral, community organizing, and mental health.

The organization founded by S. Humphreys Gurteen to deal with the chaos and indiscriminate charity of relief practices in Buffalo, New York, was the ______. -first U.S. Charity Organization Society -Association for Improving the Conditions of the Poor -National Conference of Charities and Correction -New York Society for the Prevention of Pauperism

first U.S. Charity Organization Society

macro level interventions

for a group of people (e.g. community, society, etc.); not directed at individuals; population based

Maria, a licensed social worker, is a partner in a private practice, Social Work Associates. This arrangement is most likely a ______. -not-for-profit social service agency -sectarian social service agency -public social service agency -for-profit business venture

for-profit business venture

A basic assumption of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is that _____. -fundamental basic needs must be met before pursuing higher-level growth needs -social and intellectual development are classified as basic human needs -culture interferes with self-actualization -unique developmental needs emerge at every stage of life

fundamental basic needs must be met before pursuing higher-level growth needs

Delivered at the Baltimore Conference on Charities, Flexner's 1915 speech ______. -applauded the professional status of social work -characterized social work as having a method common to numerous fields of practice -recognized a specific aim for social work leading to a highly specialized education -generated activities so social work could meet his stated criteria for achieving professional status

generated activities so social work could meet his stated criteria for achieving professional status

Janelle facilitates support groups for adult children who are caregivers for aging parents. This program is most likely within the field of _____. -family services -mental health -community organizing -gerontological social work

gerontological social work

Hospice social worker Mike Nikolas practices social work from a generalist perspective. This means that ______. -his job description excludes any tasks related to policy -he assesses the context of clients' situations -practice evaluation and research is not likely included in his job description -he works only with individuals who are dying and their families

he assesses the context of clients' situations

Second Generation Rights

include social, economic, and cultural rights. This also involves the right to employment, housing, healthcare, and education.

The guide for action, "Begin where the client is," best reflects ______. -individualization -self-determination -accountability -controlled emotional response

individualization

Lien upholds the view that social welfare programs and services should be available to all persons as a citizen right. Lien's perspective reflects a(n) ______ view of social welfare. -institutional -substitutive -supportive -residual

institutional

world living needs

interdependent global society

Mezzo level intervention

larger groups or communities; make connections between the micro and macro levels

Ecosystems Approach

looking at persons, families, cultures, communities, and policies and to identify and intervene upon strengths and weaknesses in the transactional processes between these systems. Reciprocal interactions between people and their environments

Advocating policies that address large-scale human rights issues most likely calls for ____. -microlevel intervention -mezzolevel intervention -macrolevel intervention -advocacy-level intervention

macrolevel intervention

Ecosystems Perspective

maintain focus on concept of person in environment. various ways a ct system may adapt to a changing environment in order to cope, survive, compete for needed resources Focus on Interactions: Input more than output?