SOCIAL WORK MIDTERM EXAM CH 1-6
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
what is another name for trickle down economics - ANSWER-supply side economics
this was the idea that by reducing the tax obligations of the rich, they would spend
more money on the consumption of goods and services - ANSWER-trickle down
economics
who thought of the "thousand points of light" - ANSWER-George w bush
when was the affordable care act signed into law? - ANSWER-march 23, 2010
this is a social worker that adresses problematic interactions between persons and
their environment - ANSWER-generalist social worker
this is when a social worker has one on one interactions with their client - ANSWER-
direct practice
this is a foundation that consists of sociology, biology, psychology and it introduces
students to the idea that a thorough understanding of a society, its people, and the
challenges they face depends on knowledge, attitudes, ways of thinking, and means
of communication - ANSWER-liberal arts foundation
what are 6 classes that generalist social workers take: - ANSWER-1. social work
research 2. human behavior in the social environment 3. social policy 4. social work
methods or practice 5. field education 6. electives
how many minimum hours are students required to complete under the supervision
of a masters level social worker - ANSWER-480
this is described as the right of people to make their own choices and live as
independently as possible - ANSWER-self-determination
what are the five theoretical foundations of generalist social workers? - ANSWER-1.
systems theory 2. ecological perspective 3. empowerment 4. strength perspective 5.
evidence-based practice
this is one of the five theoretical foundations: it is understanding a clients perspective
from multiple perspectives and settings - ANSWER-systems theory
this is the elements that shape your life, your family, your friends, college, and home
community. Who you surround yourself with make you who you are - ANSWER-
client system
, what type of diagram do social workers use to display a client system? - ANSWER-
ecological map
give 3 examples of input and 3 examples of output - ANSWER-1. communication 2.
knowledge 3. skills | 1. attitudes 2. behaviors 3. development
this is the relationship between people and their environment - ANSWER-ecological
perspective
this is a perspective that generalist social workers believe that people are constantly
affected by their environment in positive and negative ways - ANSWER-person - in -
environment perspective
adaptation requires input of what and output of what - ANSWER-input-new ideas and
experiences output-effort to succeed and flexibility
these are social ties that provide a sense of safety and security (shapes emotional
life) (home base of family and friends) - ANSWER-fictive kin
what is a key term in systems theory and ecological perspective? - ANSWER-
change
this is defined as a set of ideas that are used to increase change possibilities (comes
from within the client) - ANSWER-empowerment theory
this is the perspective that shows that everyone has strengths they can call on to
help them solve problems (both client and social worker assess what they would like
or need to change) makes people primary experts in their own change - ANSWER-
strengths perspective
what are the two relief systems also brought about by the Elizabethan poor laws?
explain each: - ANSWER-outdoor relief: help deserving poor in their homes or in
community. indoor relief: provide assistance in institutions where the non-deserving
poor were sent to work
when did the U.S. population begin to expand westward? - ANSWER-1800s
how long did the orphan trains run? transported more than 120,000 children -
ANSWER-1853-1900
this person was a social activist that lobbied state and federal governments in the
mid-1800s to create asylums for those who were mentally ill, especially those who
had no other homes - ANSWER-Doretha Dix
by the end of the 1800s the nation was rapidly_______. (enormous influx of
immigrants) - ANSWER-urbanizing
what years were the economic crisis? - ANSWER-1890s
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
what is another name for trickle down economics - ANSWER-supply side economics
this was the idea that by reducing the tax obligations of the rich, they would spend
more money on the consumption of goods and services - ANSWER-trickle down
economics
who thought of the "thousand points of light" - ANSWER-George w bush
when was the affordable care act signed into law? - ANSWER-march 23, 2010
this is a social worker that adresses problematic interactions between persons and
their environment - ANSWER-generalist social worker
this is when a social worker has one on one interactions with their client - ANSWER-
direct practice
this is a foundation that consists of sociology, biology, psychology and it introduces
students to the idea that a thorough understanding of a society, its people, and the
challenges they face depends on knowledge, attitudes, ways of thinking, and means
of communication - ANSWER-liberal arts foundation
what are 6 classes that generalist social workers take: - ANSWER-1. social work
research 2. human behavior in the social environment 3. social policy 4. social work
methods or practice 5. field education 6. electives
how many minimum hours are students required to complete under the supervision
of a masters level social worker - ANSWER-480
this is described as the right of people to make their own choices and live as
independently as possible - ANSWER-self-determination
what are the five theoretical foundations of generalist social workers? - ANSWER-1.
systems theory 2. ecological perspective 3. empowerment 4. strength perspective 5.
evidence-based practice
this is one of the five theoretical foundations: it is understanding a clients perspective
from multiple perspectives and settings - ANSWER-systems theory
this is the elements that shape your life, your family, your friends, college, and home
community. Who you surround yourself with make you who you are - ANSWER-
client system
, what type of diagram do social workers use to display a client system? - ANSWER-
ecological map
give 3 examples of input and 3 examples of output - ANSWER-1. communication 2.
knowledge 3. skills | 1. attitudes 2. behaviors 3. development
this is the relationship between people and their environment - ANSWER-ecological
perspective
this is a perspective that generalist social workers believe that people are constantly
affected by their environment in positive and negative ways - ANSWER-person - in -
environment perspective
adaptation requires input of what and output of what - ANSWER-input-new ideas and
experiences output-effort to succeed and flexibility
these are social ties that provide a sense of safety and security (shapes emotional
life) (home base of family and friends) - ANSWER-fictive kin
what is a key term in systems theory and ecological perspective? - ANSWER-
change
this is defined as a set of ideas that are used to increase change possibilities (comes
from within the client) - ANSWER-empowerment theory
this is the perspective that shows that everyone has strengths they can call on to
help them solve problems (both client and social worker assess what they would like
or need to change) makes people primary experts in their own change - ANSWER-
strengths perspective
what are the two relief systems also brought about by the Elizabethan poor laws?
explain each: - ANSWER-outdoor relief: help deserving poor in their homes or in
community. indoor relief: provide assistance in institutions where the non-deserving
poor were sent to work
when did the U.S. population begin to expand westward? - ANSWER-1800s
how long did the orphan trains run? transported more than 120,000 children -
ANSWER-1853-1900
this person was a social activist that lobbied state and federal governments in the
mid-1800s to create asylums for those who were mentally ill, especially those who
had no other homes - ANSWER-Doretha Dix
by the end of the 1800s the nation was rapidly_______. (enormous influx of
immigrants) - ANSWER-urbanizing
what years were the economic crisis? - ANSWER-1890s
