SOCIAL WORK FINAL TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ Core Values of Social Work.
Answer: -Competence-Dignity and worth of the person-Importance of
human relationships-Integrity-Service-Social justice
◍ psychodynamic theory.
Answer: Any theory of behavior that emphasizes internal conflicts, motives,
and unconscious forces
◍ Oppression in Schools.
Answer: structural barriers (insufficient funding for mental health services
for youth in urban public schools); interpersonal barriers (discrimination of
students of disabilities in the classroom); need to challenge the belief that
this is beyond the scope of the social work role (to tackle oppression in
schools); schools can be actively, passively, or anti-oppressive; how to
tackle (1) recognize privilege (2) reflect on policy and practice priorities (3)
use data and multitiered interventions (4) own unique role of the social
worker (5) align with anti-oppressive policies (6) involve oppressed youths,
families, and community members
◍ competence.
Answer: Social workers practice within their areas of competence and
develop and enhance their professional expertise.Social workers continually
strive to increase their professional knowledge and skills and to apply them
in practice. Social workers should aspire to contribute to the knowledge base
of the profession
◍ documentation.
, Answer: an essential responsibility - maintaining accurate records while
ensuring confidentiality -assessing, monitoring, and evaluating a student's
responsiveness to and the effectiveness of interventions, as well as
evaluating social work practices
◍ service delivery in schools.
Answer: to make the educational process effective for students whose full
participation in education is threatened or marginalized; the school social
worker must be able to relate to and work with all aspects of the child's
situation; skill = understanding and communicating what is happening and
what is possible, building upon assessment, planning the teacher and
students in the classroom, parents in the family, and others to help the child
complete developmental steps
◍ consent for services.
Answer: neither federal nor state education regulations specifically require
written consent from a parent/guardian until the consent of the minor's
parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis has been obtained, outpatient
counseling services or psychotherapy provided to a minor under the age of
17 shall be initially limited to not more than 8, 90 min sessions
◍ Purpose of Social and Emotional Learning.
Answer: Common elements of programs to implement (1) learning
environments are safe, caring, well-managed, and participatory (2) social
and emotional competency instruction in self-awareness, social awareness,
self-management, relationship skills, & responsible decision-making
◍ Professional Purpose /Responsibility.
Answer: -Influence social and individual change-Conduct assessments of
complex situations-Identify appropriate, evidence based
interventions-Utilize knowledge from a variety of disciplines-Empower
people to grow and live healthy, productive, and meaningful lives
◍ social developmental study.
Answer: part of an initial and evaluation which helps to inform the
consideration for SpEd and related services when the social and emotional
, status is relevant within the evaluation sources from which data obtained-
parent/guardian interview- student interview- observations of the student-
teacher/staff interviews- review of records- data collection tools and/or SEL
rating scale
◍ Illinois School Code.
Answer: This compilation of statues describes Illinois' policies and
directives regarding powers and duties of school boards and districts with
respect to finances, health, and safety programs, school records and reports,
strategic planning, and administration of programs. Contains information on
school funding, roles of school personnel, and information about general
education and special education programming authorized through ISBE.
◍ adaptive behavior.
Answer: Those skills or abilities that enable the individual to meet standards
of personal independence and responsibility that would be expected of his or
her age and social group
◍ Youth in Care.
Answer: Children in foster care; grandparents as guardians; kinship care
(relatives/close friends)- high mobility rates can lead to delays in academic
progress- keep YIC in their school or origin when living placements change-
YIC who change schools should be promptly enrolled with relevant school
records role of SWer:- obtaining support services to caregivers who are
unfamiliar with educational settings- provide appropriate opportunities for
positive educational outcomes
◍ Wide variety in social work income based on:.
Answer: level of education, type of social work, employer
◍ third-party billing.
Answer: refers to portion of payment reimbursed by insurance companiesIn
Illinois, Medicaid pays for some of the costs of direct, medically necessary
related services that fall under the category School Based Health Services
info for billing - date of service, procedure codes, duration of service,
diagnostic codes
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ Core Values of Social Work.
Answer: -Competence-Dignity and worth of the person-Importance of
human relationships-Integrity-Service-Social justice
◍ psychodynamic theory.
Answer: Any theory of behavior that emphasizes internal conflicts, motives,
and unconscious forces
◍ Oppression in Schools.
Answer: structural barriers (insufficient funding for mental health services
for youth in urban public schools); interpersonal barriers (discrimination of
students of disabilities in the classroom); need to challenge the belief that
this is beyond the scope of the social work role (to tackle oppression in
schools); schools can be actively, passively, or anti-oppressive; how to
tackle (1) recognize privilege (2) reflect on policy and practice priorities (3)
use data and multitiered interventions (4) own unique role of the social
worker (5) align with anti-oppressive policies (6) involve oppressed youths,
families, and community members
◍ competence.
Answer: Social workers practice within their areas of competence and
develop and enhance their professional expertise.Social workers continually
strive to increase their professional knowledge and skills and to apply them
in practice. Social workers should aspire to contribute to the knowledge base
of the profession
◍ documentation.
, Answer: an essential responsibility - maintaining accurate records while
ensuring confidentiality -assessing, monitoring, and evaluating a student's
responsiveness to and the effectiveness of interventions, as well as
evaluating social work practices
◍ service delivery in schools.
Answer: to make the educational process effective for students whose full
participation in education is threatened or marginalized; the school social
worker must be able to relate to and work with all aspects of the child's
situation; skill = understanding and communicating what is happening and
what is possible, building upon assessment, planning the teacher and
students in the classroom, parents in the family, and others to help the child
complete developmental steps
◍ consent for services.
Answer: neither federal nor state education regulations specifically require
written consent from a parent/guardian until the consent of the minor's
parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis has been obtained, outpatient
counseling services or psychotherapy provided to a minor under the age of
17 shall be initially limited to not more than 8, 90 min sessions
◍ Purpose of Social and Emotional Learning.
Answer: Common elements of programs to implement (1) learning
environments are safe, caring, well-managed, and participatory (2) social
and emotional competency instruction in self-awareness, social awareness,
self-management, relationship skills, & responsible decision-making
◍ Professional Purpose /Responsibility.
Answer: -Influence social and individual change-Conduct assessments of
complex situations-Identify appropriate, evidence based
interventions-Utilize knowledge from a variety of disciplines-Empower
people to grow and live healthy, productive, and meaningful lives
◍ social developmental study.
Answer: part of an initial and evaluation which helps to inform the
consideration for SpEd and related services when the social and emotional
, status is relevant within the evaluation sources from which data obtained-
parent/guardian interview- student interview- observations of the student-
teacher/staff interviews- review of records- data collection tools and/or SEL
rating scale
◍ Illinois School Code.
Answer: This compilation of statues describes Illinois' policies and
directives regarding powers and duties of school boards and districts with
respect to finances, health, and safety programs, school records and reports,
strategic planning, and administration of programs. Contains information on
school funding, roles of school personnel, and information about general
education and special education programming authorized through ISBE.
◍ adaptive behavior.
Answer: Those skills or abilities that enable the individual to meet standards
of personal independence and responsibility that would be expected of his or
her age and social group
◍ Youth in Care.
Answer: Children in foster care; grandparents as guardians; kinship care
(relatives/close friends)- high mobility rates can lead to delays in academic
progress- keep YIC in their school or origin when living placements change-
YIC who change schools should be promptly enrolled with relevant school
records role of SWer:- obtaining support services to caregivers who are
unfamiliar with educational settings- provide appropriate opportunities for
positive educational outcomes
◍ Wide variety in social work income based on:.
Answer: level of education, type of social work, employer
◍ third-party billing.
Answer: refers to portion of payment reimbursed by insurance companiesIn
Illinois, Medicaid pays for some of the costs of direct, medically necessary
related services that fall under the category School Based Health Services
info for billing - date of service, procedure codes, duration of service,
diagnostic codes
