Lecture Notes and Test Bank (MCQs Only
with Answers)
For
Social Work, Social Welfare, and American Society
Ninth Edition
Philip R. Popple,
Leslie Leighninger,
Robert D. Leighninger
Prepared by
Laura Curran
Test Bank have Only MCQs Answers Given, Essay Questions Only, without
Answers.
,CHAPTER 1
Introduction
CHAPTER SUMMARY
• This introductory chapter describes the career of a typical social worker and provides an
overview of the book’s content.
• The chapter explains different levels or types of social workers (untrained, BASW, MSW,
licensed social worker)
• The authors discuss social work’s unique person-in-environment (PIE) perspective and
distinguish social work from allied helping professions.
• Readers are introduced to the variety of social problems addressed by the profession.
• The authors describe social work’s special interest and commitment to individuals and
families living in poverty.
• Social work’s identification as a value-based profession is considered.
• The authors discuss the relationship between political ideologies and social work, noting
that social workers can be politically liberal or conservative.
• Social work’s viability as a career option, including social work salaries, is examined.
CHAPTER OUTLINE
A Social Worker’s Story
What This Book is About
There are Different Levels of Social Workers
Social Workers Work with a Variety of Social Problems
Social Work Has a Special Interest in the Poor
Social Work is a Value-Based Profession
Social Work is Generally Liberal Profession, but Is Also Appropriate for Caring Conservatives
Social Work is a Viable Career
A Look Ahead
SUGGESTED IN CLASS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Which piece of Brenda’s professional history do you find most interesting or compelling and
why?
2. Which social problems are you most concerned with and which would you like to address
as a social worker?
3. Have your family or friends commented on your interest in social work and its viability as a
career option?
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, CLASS ASSIGNMENTS
1. Require students to interview an experienced social worker about their career history
including their education and licensure status, their work with different populations and in
different settings, and their experiences with direct practice, administration and/or
advocacy, etc.
2. Require students write a one page reflection paper describing why they are interested in
social work and what they hope to learn in the course. Ask students to share a verbal
summary of their paper with a partner during class.
3. In order to better understand the different levels or types of social workers, have students
review the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) website <www.aswb.org> and
research licensing and educational requirements for social workers in their states.
4. Invite a representative from your local National Association of Social Work (NASW) chapter
to speak about social work as a career option.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
National Association of Social Workers <www.socialworkers.org>: This is the webpage of social
work’s primary professional organization and includes a host of information about the profession,
including its ethical code, advocacy activities, links to state chapters etc.
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) website <www.aswb.org>. ASWB’s webpage includes
information of social work licensing and education.
The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) website <www.cswe.org>. The national
accreditation body for U.S. schools of social work includes information about a variety of
educational resources and opportunities for social work students and educators.
Social Work Today <www.socialworktoday.com> Online magazine that examines issues and
trends in contemporary social work.
ASSESSMENT FOR IN-CLASS USE
The following test questions were developed for in-class use.
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, Multiple choice questions
Pick the best possible answer from each of the four options provided with each question.
Difficulty: 1 = Easy; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Challenging
1. The highest level of social work licensing is:
a) The licensed Baccalauerate Social Worker (LBSW)
b) The licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
c) The licensed Social Worker (LSW)
d) The licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Answer: B
Difficulty: 1
2. Social workers address social problems that include:
a) Mental health
b) Criminal justice
c) Homelessness
d) All of the above
Answer D
Difficulty: 1
3. Social Work distinguishes itself from other helping professions based on:
a) Its use of diagnostic testing
b) Its use of drug therapy
c) Its person-in-environment perspective
d) Its focus on educational and career planning
Answer C
Difficulty: 2
4. An important anti-poverty programs that many social work clients rely on is:
a) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, food stamps)
b) Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
c) Supplemental Security Incomes
d) All of the above
Answer C
Difficulty: 2
5. Given that social work is a value-based profession:
a) Social workers have no interest in or need for social scientific research findings
b) Social workers must be liberals to be effective
c) Only people with certain political ideologies can be social workers
d) Social workers use a combination of social science and values to guide their work
Answer D
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with Answers)
For
Social Work, Social Welfare, and American Society
Ninth Edition
Philip R. Popple,
Leslie Leighninger,
Robert D. Leighninger
Prepared by
Laura Curran
Test Bank have Only MCQs Answers Given, Essay Questions Only, without
Answers.
,CHAPTER 1
Introduction
CHAPTER SUMMARY
• This introductory chapter describes the career of a typical social worker and provides an
overview of the book’s content.
• The chapter explains different levels or types of social workers (untrained, BASW, MSW,
licensed social worker)
• The authors discuss social work’s unique person-in-environment (PIE) perspective and
distinguish social work from allied helping professions.
• Readers are introduced to the variety of social problems addressed by the profession.
• The authors describe social work’s special interest and commitment to individuals and
families living in poverty.
• Social work’s identification as a value-based profession is considered.
• The authors discuss the relationship between political ideologies and social work, noting
that social workers can be politically liberal or conservative.
• Social work’s viability as a career option, including social work salaries, is examined.
CHAPTER OUTLINE
A Social Worker’s Story
What This Book is About
There are Different Levels of Social Workers
Social Workers Work with a Variety of Social Problems
Social Work Has a Special Interest in the Poor
Social Work is a Value-Based Profession
Social Work is Generally Liberal Profession, but Is Also Appropriate for Caring Conservatives
Social Work is a Viable Career
A Look Ahead
SUGGESTED IN CLASS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Which piece of Brenda’s professional history do you find most interesting or compelling and
why?
2. Which social problems are you most concerned with and which would you like to address
as a social worker?
3. Have your family or friends commented on your interest in social work and its viability as a
career option?
.1
, CLASS ASSIGNMENTS
1. Require students to interview an experienced social worker about their career history
including their education and licensure status, their work with different populations and in
different settings, and their experiences with direct practice, administration and/or
advocacy, etc.
2. Require students write a one page reflection paper describing why they are interested in
social work and what they hope to learn in the course. Ask students to share a verbal
summary of their paper with a partner during class.
3. In order to better understand the different levels or types of social workers, have students
review the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) website <www.aswb.org> and
research licensing and educational requirements for social workers in their states.
4. Invite a representative from your local National Association of Social Work (NASW) chapter
to speak about social work as a career option.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
National Association of Social Workers <www.socialworkers.org>: This is the webpage of social
work’s primary professional organization and includes a host of information about the profession,
including its ethical code, advocacy activities, links to state chapters etc.
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) website <www.aswb.org>. ASWB’s webpage includes
information of social work licensing and education.
The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) website <www.cswe.org>. The national
accreditation body for U.S. schools of social work includes information about a variety of
educational resources and opportunities for social work students and educators.
Social Work Today <www.socialworktoday.com> Online magazine that examines issues and
trends in contemporary social work.
ASSESSMENT FOR IN-CLASS USE
The following test questions were developed for in-class use.
.2
, Multiple choice questions
Pick the best possible answer from each of the four options provided with each question.
Difficulty: 1 = Easy; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Challenging
1. The highest level of social work licensing is:
a) The licensed Baccalauerate Social Worker (LBSW)
b) The licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
c) The licensed Social Worker (LSW)
d) The licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Answer: B
Difficulty: 1
2. Social workers address social problems that include:
a) Mental health
b) Criminal justice
c) Homelessness
d) All of the above
Answer D
Difficulty: 1
3. Social Work distinguishes itself from other helping professions based on:
a) Its use of diagnostic testing
b) Its use of drug therapy
c) Its person-in-environment perspective
d) Its focus on educational and career planning
Answer C
Difficulty: 2
4. An important anti-poverty programs that many social work clients rely on is:
a) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, food stamps)
b) Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
c) Supplemental Security Incomes
d) All of the above
Answer C
Difficulty: 2
5. Given that social work is a value-based profession:
a) Social workers have no interest in or need for social scientific research findings
b) Social workers must be liberals to be effective
c) Only people with certain political ideologies can be social workers
d) Social workers use a combination of social science and values to guide their work
Answer D
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