Introduction to Social Work ch1,2,3,4,5
The belief that one's own ethnic group and way of life are superior to others is most
accurately called - answer Ethnocentrism
The University of Houston social work faculty member who has become a well-known
figure for her writing and speaking on subjects like vulnerability and shame is – answer
Brene Brown
Social workers incorporate the knowledge and skills of many professions (e.g., mental
health counselors, nurses, police officers, and psychiatrists) as needed to serve clients
and communities. This approach, which keeps them from being limited to a single
perspective or set of methodologies, makes them: - answer Generalist practitioners
True/False:
Social workers are most likely to work in a school or hospital setting. - answer False
True/False: If a social worker wants to better be able to understand and respond
objectively to his/her clients' needs, it is helpful to become more self-aware. - answer
True
True/False. Psychology and social work are virtually identical, except that psychologists
are more likely to engage in psychological testing with clients. - answerFalse
ames has a client, Ken, who has been admitted to a hospital for depression and suicidal
thoughts following James calling an ambulance when the client threatened suicide
during a counseling session. Upon admission, staff members of the hospital discover
that Ken is transgender and decide it is more appropriate to place him in a women's
ward despite Ken clearly self-identifying as male. James learns of this after Ken signs a
release for hospital staff to call James to discuss Ken's treatment. His placement in the
women's ward has exacerbated Ken's depression. James then speaks with the
supervisor of the mental health department of the hospital in order to try to get Ken
admitted to the men's ward of the hospital. James is practicing which of the following? -
answerAdvocacy
Intersectionality refers to: - answerthe entirety of a person's dimensions of difference
and social identities.
The National Association of Social Workers is - answeran organization that is made of
social workers to be a voice for the profession
Evidence-based practice refers to - answerusing a particular intervention for an issue,
problem, or disorder based on the results of research
, Level of Practice refers to - answerthe size (micro, messo/meso, macro) of the client
system which social workers intervene
The NASW Code of Ethics - answersummarized broad ethical standards, is the moral
compass for social work professions, holds the social work profession accountable
Correct: all of the above
Practice activities for a social work includes which of the following? - answerTeach
people how to bring up and nurture children
Care for older adults through case management
Advocating for policy that will help veterans
Correct
All of the above.
True/False: A 10% growth rate is expected for social work employment due to an
increased demand for social services and health care. - answerFalse
True/False: One of the key differences between social workers and other service
professionals is that social workers are expected to know and care about client's
environments. - answerTrue
True/False:
Social workers are professional activists, working to influence social policies affecting
their clients and their communities. - answerTrue
True/False:
A BSW can be credential as Lecnsed Socal Worker (LSW) - answerTrue
A master of Social Work - answerprepares graduates for advanced, specialized
professional practice
The NASW Code of Ethics - answersummarized broad ethical standards
is the moral compass for social work professions
defines core social work values
Correct
all of the above
True/False: One of the key differences between social workers and other service
professionals is that social workers are expected to know and care about client's
environments. - answerTrue
What is the array of governmental programs, services, and institutions designed to
maintain the stability and well-being of society? - answerSocial Welfareterm-19
The belief that one's own ethnic group and way of life are superior to others is most
accurately called - answer Ethnocentrism
The University of Houston social work faculty member who has become a well-known
figure for her writing and speaking on subjects like vulnerability and shame is – answer
Brene Brown
Social workers incorporate the knowledge and skills of many professions (e.g., mental
health counselors, nurses, police officers, and psychiatrists) as needed to serve clients
and communities. This approach, which keeps them from being limited to a single
perspective or set of methodologies, makes them: - answer Generalist practitioners
True/False:
Social workers are most likely to work in a school or hospital setting. - answer False
True/False: If a social worker wants to better be able to understand and respond
objectively to his/her clients' needs, it is helpful to become more self-aware. - answer
True
True/False. Psychology and social work are virtually identical, except that psychologists
are more likely to engage in psychological testing with clients. - answerFalse
ames has a client, Ken, who has been admitted to a hospital for depression and suicidal
thoughts following James calling an ambulance when the client threatened suicide
during a counseling session. Upon admission, staff members of the hospital discover
that Ken is transgender and decide it is more appropriate to place him in a women's
ward despite Ken clearly self-identifying as male. James learns of this after Ken signs a
release for hospital staff to call James to discuss Ken's treatment. His placement in the
women's ward has exacerbated Ken's depression. James then speaks with the
supervisor of the mental health department of the hospital in order to try to get Ken
admitted to the men's ward of the hospital. James is practicing which of the following? -
answerAdvocacy
Intersectionality refers to: - answerthe entirety of a person's dimensions of difference
and social identities.
The National Association of Social Workers is - answeran organization that is made of
social workers to be a voice for the profession
Evidence-based practice refers to - answerusing a particular intervention for an issue,
problem, or disorder based on the results of research
, Level of Practice refers to - answerthe size (micro, messo/meso, macro) of the client
system which social workers intervene
The NASW Code of Ethics - answersummarized broad ethical standards, is the moral
compass for social work professions, holds the social work profession accountable
Correct: all of the above
Practice activities for a social work includes which of the following? - answerTeach
people how to bring up and nurture children
Care for older adults through case management
Advocating for policy that will help veterans
Correct
All of the above.
True/False: A 10% growth rate is expected for social work employment due to an
increased demand for social services and health care. - answerFalse
True/False: One of the key differences between social workers and other service
professionals is that social workers are expected to know and care about client's
environments. - answerTrue
True/False:
Social workers are professional activists, working to influence social policies affecting
their clients and their communities. - answerTrue
True/False:
A BSW can be credential as Lecnsed Socal Worker (LSW) - answerTrue
A master of Social Work - answerprepares graduates for advanced, specialized
professional practice
The NASW Code of Ethics - answersummarized broad ethical standards
is the moral compass for social work professions
defines core social work values
Correct
all of the above
True/False: One of the key differences between social workers and other service
professionals is that social workers are expected to know and care about client's
environments. - answerTrue
What is the array of governmental programs, services, and institutions designed to
maintain the stability and well-being of society? - answerSocial Welfareterm-19
