SOWK 170 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Describe how social work and human services are individually related to social welfare.
- Answer -Human services work to meet a wide range of human needs. Social work
help clients build on what they already have to build a better life. Both of these focus on
helping individuals.
social workers use a problem-solving approach in working with individuals, (families,
groups, organizations, and communities. State the steps involved in the problem-solving
process. - Answer -1.) Identify the problem(s)
2.)come up with possible solutions
3.)evaluate possible solutions
4.)choose a specific solution and set goals
5.)implement solutions
6.)follow up on the solution in place
Give at least 5 problems that may occur in families, and provide examples of how they
impact. - Answer -Divorce: Divorce can lead to a wide range of emotions, which could
then lead to more problems such as substance abuse, financial problems, and child
neglect.
Death: Death can cause a lot of grief within and emotions become high.
Poverty: Poverty could lead to major health problems within the family. members of the
family may not be able to afford medicine that is needed, or they are not receiving the
nutrition that are needed.
Financial Problems: Financial problems within a family can cause the kids in the family
to take on more responsibility such as getting a job, paying the bills, or everyday
household chores because their parents are too busy working.
Child abuse/Neglect: Child abuse/Neglect can lead to future problems within the Childs
physical, mental, and emotional development.
Explain the culture of poverty theory and the criticisms related to this theory. - Answer -
The culture of poverty theory refers to some extent, poverty is passed on from
generation to generation in a cycle.
It is argued that individuals who experience poverty are drawn toward instant
gratification meaning, when they get money they like to spend it right away rather than
making smarter financial decisions. It is also criticized because it's an example of
"blaming the victim" it is said that hose in poverty are not in poverty because of their
culture but simply because they do not have enough money.
Briefly describe the role of social workers in the mental health field. - Answer -Social
workers were first employed in the mental health field in 1906. They provide
preventative, diagnostic, and treatment services. They also design and administer
mental health programs. A number of social workers also provide counseling and in
some cases therapy.
Describe how social work and human services are individually related to social welfare.
- Answer -Human services work to meet a wide range of human needs. Social work
help clients build on what they already have to build a better life. Both of these focus on
helping individuals.
social workers use a problem-solving approach in working with individuals, (families,
groups, organizations, and communities. State the steps involved in the problem-solving
process. - Answer -1.) Identify the problem(s)
2.)come up with possible solutions
3.)evaluate possible solutions
4.)choose a specific solution and set goals
5.)implement solutions
6.)follow up on the solution in place
Give at least 5 problems that may occur in families, and provide examples of how they
impact. - Answer -Divorce: Divorce can lead to a wide range of emotions, which could
then lead to more problems such as substance abuse, financial problems, and child
neglect.
Death: Death can cause a lot of grief within and emotions become high.
Poverty: Poverty could lead to major health problems within the family. members of the
family may not be able to afford medicine that is needed, or they are not receiving the
nutrition that are needed.
Financial Problems: Financial problems within a family can cause the kids in the family
to take on more responsibility such as getting a job, paying the bills, or everyday
household chores because their parents are too busy working.
Child abuse/Neglect: Child abuse/Neglect can lead to future problems within the Childs
physical, mental, and emotional development.
Explain the culture of poverty theory and the criticisms related to this theory. - Answer -
The culture of poverty theory refers to some extent, poverty is passed on from
generation to generation in a cycle.
It is argued that individuals who experience poverty are drawn toward instant
gratification meaning, when they get money they like to spend it right away rather than
making smarter financial decisions. It is also criticized because it's an example of
"blaming the victim" it is said that hose in poverty are not in poverty because of their
culture but simply because they do not have enough money.
Briefly describe the role of social workers in the mental health field. - Answer -Social
workers were first employed in the mental health field in 1906. They provide
preventative, diagnostic, and treatment services. They also design and administer
mental health programs. A number of social workers also provide counseling and in
some cases therapy.
