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c. with more than 500 tribal groups, there are substantial cultural and social differences -
correct answer ✔✔When considering Native American customs and developing service plans,
social workers should understand that:
a. all Native Americans have the same culture and tribal differences are minor
b. there are important reasons why Native Americans never integrated into American culture
c. with more than 500 tribal groups, there are substantial cultural and social differences
d. it is important for Native Americans to separate from traditional culture if they want to
succeed economically
b. family provider and protector - correct answer ✔✔The positive cultural value that is
expressed in the ideals of "machismo" is:
a. masculinity
b. family provider and protector
c. power and control
d. cooperation
a. a child of the client - correct answer ✔✔When an interpreter is needed to conduct a social
work interview, the least appropriate person is probably:
a. a child of the client
,b. a relative
c. an untrained interpreter
d. an agency staff member
b. more severely - correct answer ✔✔Empirical research on diagnostic patterns has historically
demonstrated that African Americans with the same symptom presentation as Caucasians will
often be diagnosed:
a. less severely
b. more severely
c. the same
d. the research is irrelevant
a. world view - correct answer ✔✔A psychological, cultural and political orientation to life that
both determines and influences how people think, behave, make decisions and understand
phenomena is usually called a:
a. world view
b. culture
c. personal opinion
d. perception
c. the Code of Ethics - correct answer ✔✔A hospital social worker receives definitive
information that a social work colleague is engaged in a sexual relationship with a client. In
deciding what to do, the social worker must first consider:
a. the impact on the client
b. the impact on the profession
,c. the Code of Ethics
d. the views of the supervisor and administration
c. interview clients and fill out forms during the initial interview - correct answer ✔✔Data
collection in the engagement phase of social work practice means that social workers:
a. identify clients' financial and insurance resources
b. seek out information on any legal or criminal problems
c. interview clients and fill out forms during the initial interview
d. read documents, records and other written materials
b. review and prioritize the family's problems - correct answer ✔✔A family has just relocated
from a homeless shelter to permanent housing. The mother is in recovery from alcohol abuse.
The father has been violent with the mother and is unemployed. The 8 year old changed
schools 6 times in the past year. The family's records describe the family's problems and note
the "contract" to which the parents have agreed and the services that will be provided. The
social worker in the permanent housing program's first task is to:
a. assure that the mother continues in an AA program
b. review and prioritize the family's problems and reinforce the family's commitment to
addressing them
c. help the father find a job
d. accompany the parents to school with the child
b. provide concrete support and detailed help in areas that require improvement - correct
answer ✔✔A recent social work graduate displays excellent relationship skills and a strong
commitment to clients. The worker knows she has difficulty in translating her insights and goals
into specific treatment plans. The worker might ask the supervisor to:
, a. point out problems and correct her when she loses sight of the goals
b. provide concrete support and detailed help in areas that require improvement
c. pair her with a more experienced worker
d. provide written guidelines on good practice
d. I guess you're hurt and angry about not getting the job - correct answer ✔✔A client
expresses her disappointment at not being called back after a job interview and vents her anger
at the job interviewer. She informs her social worker of this exchange. The social worker's best
response is:
a. You have to be patient in a job search
b. I can see that you're upset about this
c. I wonder how you feel about this
d. I guess you're hurt and angry about not getting the job
c. It seems like part of you wants to move and another part feels scared and wants to stay with
people you know - correct answer ✔✔A worker has reached an agreement with an elderly
woman on public assistance to move to an assisted living facility. The client talks about her fears
of moving to a place where she won't know anyone. The worker's best response is:
a. Don't worry, you'll make new friends
b. I guess you'd rather stay where you are
c. It seems like part of you wants to move and another part feels scared and wants to stay with
people you know
d. Most older people feel just like you, but then feel better after they move
a. You sound angry about coming here and annoyed with me for insisting that you do - correct
answer ✔✔After 2 months, an adolescent client ordered by the court to see a social worker
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c. with more than 500 tribal groups, there are substantial cultural and social differences -
correct answer ✔✔When considering Native American customs and developing service plans,
social workers should understand that:
a. all Native Americans have the same culture and tribal differences are minor
b. there are important reasons why Native Americans never integrated into American culture
c. with more than 500 tribal groups, there are substantial cultural and social differences
d. it is important for Native Americans to separate from traditional culture if they want to
succeed economically
b. family provider and protector - correct answer ✔✔The positive cultural value that is
expressed in the ideals of "machismo" is:
a. masculinity
b. family provider and protector
c. power and control
d. cooperation
a. a child of the client - correct answer ✔✔When an interpreter is needed to conduct a social
work interview, the least appropriate person is probably:
a. a child of the client
,b. a relative
c. an untrained interpreter
d. an agency staff member
b. more severely - correct answer ✔✔Empirical research on diagnostic patterns has historically
demonstrated that African Americans with the same symptom presentation as Caucasians will
often be diagnosed:
a. less severely
b. more severely
c. the same
d. the research is irrelevant
a. world view - correct answer ✔✔A psychological, cultural and political orientation to life that
both determines and influences how people think, behave, make decisions and understand
phenomena is usually called a:
a. world view
b. culture
c. personal opinion
d. perception
c. the Code of Ethics - correct answer ✔✔A hospital social worker receives definitive
information that a social work colleague is engaged in a sexual relationship with a client. In
deciding what to do, the social worker must first consider:
a. the impact on the client
b. the impact on the profession
,c. the Code of Ethics
d. the views of the supervisor and administration
c. interview clients and fill out forms during the initial interview - correct answer ✔✔Data
collection in the engagement phase of social work practice means that social workers:
a. identify clients' financial and insurance resources
b. seek out information on any legal or criminal problems
c. interview clients and fill out forms during the initial interview
d. read documents, records and other written materials
b. review and prioritize the family's problems - correct answer ✔✔A family has just relocated
from a homeless shelter to permanent housing. The mother is in recovery from alcohol abuse.
The father has been violent with the mother and is unemployed. The 8 year old changed
schools 6 times in the past year. The family's records describe the family's problems and note
the "contract" to which the parents have agreed and the services that will be provided. The
social worker in the permanent housing program's first task is to:
a. assure that the mother continues in an AA program
b. review and prioritize the family's problems and reinforce the family's commitment to
addressing them
c. help the father find a job
d. accompany the parents to school with the child
b. provide concrete support and detailed help in areas that require improvement - correct
answer ✔✔A recent social work graduate displays excellent relationship skills and a strong
commitment to clients. The worker knows she has difficulty in translating her insights and goals
into specific treatment plans. The worker might ask the supervisor to:
, a. point out problems and correct her when she loses sight of the goals
b. provide concrete support and detailed help in areas that require improvement
c. pair her with a more experienced worker
d. provide written guidelines on good practice
d. I guess you're hurt and angry about not getting the job - correct answer ✔✔A client
expresses her disappointment at not being called back after a job interview and vents her anger
at the job interviewer. She informs her social worker of this exchange. The social worker's best
response is:
a. You have to be patient in a job search
b. I can see that you're upset about this
c. I wonder how you feel about this
d. I guess you're hurt and angry about not getting the job
c. It seems like part of you wants to move and another part feels scared and wants to stay with
people you know - correct answer ✔✔A worker has reached an agreement with an elderly
woman on public assistance to move to an assisted living facility. The client talks about her fears
of moving to a place where she won't know anyone. The worker's best response is:
a. Don't worry, you'll make new friends
b. I guess you'd rather stay where you are
c. It seems like part of you wants to move and another part feels scared and wants to stay with
people you know
d. Most older people feel just like you, but then feel better after they move
a. You sound angry about coming here and annoyed with me for insisting that you do - correct
answer ✔✔After 2 months, an adolescent client ordered by the court to see a social worker
