SW 601 04 Final Exam Study Guide
1. 5 Social worker characteristics for success: Patience Perceptiveness
Ability to set boundaries
Dependability
Empathy
2. The term "client" encompasses...: individuals families
groups organizations
communities
3. Social workers are uniquely trained to help clients...: maximize the opportunity for change
in themselves and/or their situations
4. Define Social Issue/Problems: an issue within the society that makes it difficult for people to achieve their full potential
5. Give examples of social problems: Poverty Unemployment
Unequal opportunity Racism
Malnutrition Substandard
housing
Employment discrimination Child abuse and
neglect
6. 6 Core values of the Social Work profession: Service
Social justice
Dignity and worth of the individual
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, Importance and centrality of human relationships Integrity
Competence
7. Charity Organization Society (COS): Founded by Helen Bosanquet and Octavia Hill Founded in London in 1869
Pioneering organization of the social theory that led to the emergence of social work as a professional occupation Main focus on individual casework
8. Council on Social Work Education year of formation: Formed in 1952
9. National Association of Social Workers: Created in 1955
Created to further the professional status of social work
Various social work groups and organizations that had already been established throughout the country consolidated to form this new association
10. Key concepts of Systems Theory: System
Boundaries Homeostasis
11. Define System: An organized entity made up of interrelated and interdependent parts
12. Define Boundaries: Barriers that define a system and distinguish it from other systems in the environment
13. Define Homeostasis: The tendency of a system to be resilient towards external factors and maintain its
key characteristics
14. The Social Work Code of Ethics is composed of...: thematic sections that outline a social worker's responsibility to clients, colleagues,
employers, and the profession in general
15. Conduct social workers must do: Maintain high standards of PERSONAL CONDUCT Aim to maintain a high degree of
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT throughout their careers.
Hold SERVICE to be the most important element of social work. Maintain a high level of
PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY
Engage in LIFELONG LEARNING to maintain competence.
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1. 5 Social worker characteristics for success: Patience Perceptiveness
Ability to set boundaries
Dependability
Empathy
2. The term "client" encompasses...: individuals families
groups organizations
communities
3. Social workers are uniquely trained to help clients...: maximize the opportunity for change
in themselves and/or their situations
4. Define Social Issue/Problems: an issue within the society that makes it difficult for people to achieve their full potential
5. Give examples of social problems: Poverty Unemployment
Unequal opportunity Racism
Malnutrition Substandard
housing
Employment discrimination Child abuse and
neglect
6. 6 Core values of the Social Work profession: Service
Social justice
Dignity and worth of the individual
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, Importance and centrality of human relationships Integrity
Competence
7. Charity Organization Society (COS): Founded by Helen Bosanquet and Octavia Hill Founded in London in 1869
Pioneering organization of the social theory that led to the emergence of social work as a professional occupation Main focus on individual casework
8. Council on Social Work Education year of formation: Formed in 1952
9. National Association of Social Workers: Created in 1955
Created to further the professional status of social work
Various social work groups and organizations that had already been established throughout the country consolidated to form this new association
10. Key concepts of Systems Theory: System
Boundaries Homeostasis
11. Define System: An organized entity made up of interrelated and interdependent parts
12. Define Boundaries: Barriers that define a system and distinguish it from other systems in the environment
13. Define Homeostasis: The tendency of a system to be resilient towards external factors and maintain its
key characteristics
14. The Social Work Code of Ethics is composed of...: thematic sections that outline a social worker's responsibility to clients, colleagues,
employers, and the profession in general
15. Conduct social workers must do: Maintain high standards of PERSONAL CONDUCT Aim to maintain a high degree of
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT throughout their careers.
Hold SERVICE to be the most important element of social work. Maintain a high level of
PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY
Engage in LIFELONG LEARNING to maintain competence.
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