social work final

Question 1

a change agent who is specifically employed for the purpose of creating planned change

Answer 1

social worker

Question 2

the level of social work practice where social workers provide services to organizations and communities

Answer 2

macro

Question 3

the concept that a person’s life and their quality of life is interdependent upon many systems in the community which they live

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human behavior in the social environment

Question 4

this theory was based on the concept- “survival of the fittest” the theory stated in its most inhumane form the strong (wealthy) survived, because they were superior, whereas the weak (needy) deserved to perish

Answer 4

social darwinism

Question 5

the study of human social behavior especially the study of the organs, organizations, institutions, and development of human society

Answer 5

sociology

Question 6

an early social worker and legislative advocate who is best known for her work with Hull House, a turn-of-the-century Chicago settlement house

Answer 6

Jane Addams

Question 7

this U.S. president’s massive cut-backs in the federal support for social welfare programs were the first, large scale reduction in the federal support of social welfare programs in our country since the Great Depression

Answer 7

Ronald Reagan

Question 8

a political philosophy that views changes as generally good and emphasizes the view that society needs regulation to ensure fair competition among various interests

Answer 8

liberalism

Question 9

the study of the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness

Answer 9

psychiatry

Question 10

the study of human based archaeological, ethnographic, linguistic, social and psychological data and methods of analysis

Answer 10

cultural anthropology

Question 11

community facilities established around the turn-of-the-century for helping residents (many of whom were immigrants) meet their social, recreational, educational and collective action needs

Answer 11

settlement houses

Question 12

this act passed by congress in 1935 established the basis of most of our current social welfare programs

Answer 12

social security

Question 13

this term is used to describe the level of social work practice with groups and families

Answer 13

mezzo

Question 14

the professional activity of helping individuals, groups or communities to enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning and to create societal conditions favorable to their goals

Answer 14

social work

Question 15

this concept means that several disciplines are used to obtain knowledge about social problems, their resolution and alleviation

Answer 15

eclectic

Question 16

this theory asserted that the economy and society in general would best prosper if business and industries were permitted to do whatever they desired to make profit

Answer 16

Laissez-Faire

Question 17

the first paid social workers in the United States were associated with the Settlement House Movement

Answer 17

false

Question 18

there was a significant increase in the number of social welfare programs and spending during the Reagan administration

Answer 18

false

Question 19

a political philosophy which emphasizes tradition and the belief that rapid change usually results in more negative consequences than positive consequences

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conservative

Question 20

this president of the U.S., elected to the office in 1932, was responsible for proposing measures to congress that would provide paid work for unemployed workers during the Great Depression

Answer 20

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Question 21

a nation’s system of programs, benefits, and services that help people meet those social, economic, educational, and health needs that are fundamental to the maintenance of society

Answer 21

social welfare

Question 22

this person is credited with being one of the founders of the social work profession. she was noted for writing the first social work textbook, as well as writing for popular reading sources concerning social problems

Answer 22

Mary Richmond

Question 23

empowerment is the process of helping clients increase their strengths

Answer 23

true

Question 24

one of the major failures of the Obama administration was the failure to pass the Affordable Healthcare Act

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false

Question 25

one of the major campaign promises of Ronald Reagan in1980 was to increase individual and corporate taxes

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false

Question 26

World War II was the major factor in bringing the U.S. out of the Great Depression

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true

Question 27

social work is considered to be an eclectic discipline

Answer 27

true

Question 28

social work education universally identifies social work as an art as opposed to a science

Answer 28

false

Question 29

social workers practice exclusively at the one-on-one level, whereas other counseling professionals may practice with individuals, families, or groups

Answer 29

false

Question 30

in the United States, the Democratic Party is generally considered to be relatively conservative and the Republican Party is considered to be relatively liberal

Answer 30

false

Question 31

most social work practice in the United States is at the macro level

Answer 31

false

Question 32

almost all social workers are employed in the field of social welfare and there are no other professionals and occupational groups within the field because of its high degree of specialization

Answer 32

false

Question 33

the concept of human services is a broader concept than that of social welfare

Answer 33

true

Question 34

generally speaking democratic administrations have been more supportive of social welfare programs than republican administrations

Answer 34

true

Question 35

societal changes have relatively little impact on the social work profession

Answer 35

false

Question 36

list the 4 philosophies that were prominent during the Industrial Revolution

Answer 36

individualism protestant work ethic Lassiez-faire economics social Darwinism

Question 37

list the 4 major precedents established by the Elizabethan Poor Law of 1601

Answer 37

-established categories of the poor -established a system of national coverage -established taxation to support the programs -established family responsibility

Question 38

list the examples of developments in biomedical technology that could impact the social welfare institution in the future

Answer 38

surrogacy artificial insemination stem cells test tube babies cloning

Question 39

list examples of changing family forms in the U.S.

Answer 39

-childless parents (by choice) -professional parents (hiring someone to take care of your kids) -postponed parents -open marriage

Question 40

which view of social welfare emphasizes planned social change to promote the well-being of the whole population?

Answer 40

developmental

Question 41

list the characteristics of the institutional view of social welfare

Answer 41

family political education religion economics

Question 42

list the 5 foundational concepts of social work that are essential to understanding social work practice

Answer 42

-human behavior in the social environment -generalists -levels of practice (micro, mezzo & macro) -problem-solving approach -empowerment

Question 43

which view of social welfare is characterized as charity for unfortunates due to their own malfunctioning?

Answer 43

residual

Question 44

list the characteristics of the residual of social welfare

Answer 44

-band aid approach -charity for unfortunates -stigma/blame -means test -victim blaming -last resort -short term aid -difficulties due to individual malfunctioning

Question 45

in this role, a worker seeks basic institutional change; often the objective involves a shift in power and resources to a disadvantaged group

Answer 45

activist

Question 46

the capacity to perceive and discern multiple sources to form an opinion

Answer 46

judgement

Question 47

in this role, a worker links client who need help but do not know where help is available with community services

Answer 47

broker

Question 48

this term is used to describe large scale practice with communities and organizations

Answer 48

macro

Question 49

information revealed to a professional is never passed on to anyone or anything in any form

Answer 49

absolute confidentiality

Question 50

this credential is awarded to a social worker with a MSW who has completed the required number of hours of supervised clinical experience and who has passed an application and examination process. it enables the social worker to practice independently with reimbursement from insurance companies

Answer 50

LCSW

Question 51

the ability to use knowledge readily in execution or performance

Answer 51

skills

Question 52

this term describes midlevel practice; usually designated as practice with families and groups

Answer 52

mezzo

Question 53

viewing and treating each person as unique and worthwhile

Answer 53

relative confidentiality

Question 54

an organization of specialists that emphasizes the use of specialized knowledge, values and skills to serve the public

Answer 54

profession

Question 55

this principle asserts that clients have the right to hold and express their own opinion and to act on them, as long as doing so does not infringe on the rights of others

Answer 55

self-determination

Question 56

the expectation that social service agencies should be able to demonstrate and/or measure their effectiveness

Answer 56

accountability

Question 57

an understanding that social workers usually function within an agency setting and that information about a particular client's case is maintained within that setting

Answer 57

relative confidentiality

Question 58

in this role, a worker helps the client(s) to articulate their needs, to clarify and identify their problems, to explore resolution strategies, to select and apply a strategy, and to develop their capabilities to deal with their problems more effectively

Answer 58

enabler/facilitator

Question 59

beliefs, preferences, or assumptions about what is desirable or good for man

Answer 59

values

Question 60

in this role, the worker coordinates the services from different agencies to avoid duplication and to prevent the diverse services from having conflicting objectives

Answer 60

case manager

Question 61

observations about the world and man which have been verified or are capable of verification

Answer 61

knowledge

Question 62

this concept addresses the application of behavior/conduct to beliefs and values

Answer 62

ethics

Question 63

involves intervention in disputes between parties to help them find compromises, reconcile differences, or reach mutually satisfactory agreements

Answer 63

mediator

Question 64

in this role, the worker provides leadership for collecting information, for arguing the correctness of the client's need to request, and for challenging an institution's decision not to provide services

Answer 64

advocate

Question 65

the right of the client to self-determination, is considered an absolute right in the social work profession and cannot be violated under any circumstance

Answer 65

false

Question 66

it is considered unacceptable for social workers to practice with groups because it takes away from individuality

Answer 66

false

Question 67

the social work program at FHU prepares graduates for specialist social work practice

Answer 67

false

Question 68

dual relationships are permitted in social work practice as long as the client does not become aware of a conflict of interest

Answer 68

false

Question 69

confidentiality should be maintained regardless of the circumstance

Answer 69

false

Question 70

the primary skill of a social worker is considered to be research

Answer 70

false

Question 71

social work practice is regulated at the federal level

Answer 71

false

Question 72

accountability refers to the way in which our emotions influence our thinking and subsequently our behavior

Answer 72

false

Question 73

social work is considered a multi-skilled profession

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true

Question 74

ethically social workers should respect the dignity and worth of the person even though they may not agree with or condone their actions

Answer 74

true

Question 75

the quality of the relationship between the social worker and client is one of the strongest predictors of treatment outcomes

Answer 75

true

Question 76

the NASW code of ethics strictly prohibits any sexual relationships between social workers and their clients

Answer 76

true

Question 77

ethical principles in social work practice support the client's right to self-determination regardless of the circumstances

Answer 77

false

Question 78

NASW is the largest organization of professional social workers; its purpose is to promote, develop and protect the practice of social work and social workers

Answer 78

true

Question 79

because of its support of academic freedom, the social work profession allows social work educators to teach and develop their classes in the way they personally feel is best

Answer 79

false

Question 80

what organization is responsible for establishing and maintaining the code of ethics for social work practice ?

Answer 80

national association of social workers (NASW)

Question 81

what organization accredits social work programs in the United States and establishes curriculum standards for the programs?

Answer 81

council on social work education

Question 82

list the 3 levels of social work practice

Answer 82

micro mezzo macro

Question 83

list the major functions of the NASW

Question 84

a family formed by marriage or long-term relationship between partners in which at least one partner brings children from a previous relationship

Answer 84

blended family

Question 85

a philosophy that advocates care of individuals with mental health problems and developmental disabilities in local community outpatient programs, whenever appropriate to the client's needs, as opposed to hospitalization in an institution

Answer 85

deinstitutionalization

Question 86

a classification system of types of mental disorders that incorporates both organic and environmental factors, developed by the American psychiatric association for assessment and intervention purposes

Answer 86

DSM-5

Question 87

an approach to working with clients that involves the shared expertise of professionals from a variety of disciplines, such as social workers, health professionals, educators, attorneys, and psychologists

Answer 87

multidisciplinary team

Question 88

federal and state funded public assistance programs that provides healthcare to low income individuals and families based on a means test using strict eligibility guidelines

Answer 88

medicaid

Question 89

under this concept the state is ultimately a parent to all children and as such has the legal right and responsibility to intervene in case of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child

Answer 89

parens patriae

Question 90

the legal charge given to a person requiring him/her to provide certain types of care and to exercise certain controls in regard to another indivdual

Answer 90

custody

Question 91

occurs when feelings, attitudes, and behaviors from one domain in a person's life have a positive or negative impact on other domains

Answer 91

spillover effect

Question 92

formal written statement made by an individual specifying the individual's wishes about his/her death should be handled, including delineation of which medical procedures and life support systems, if any, should be used and under what conditions

Answer 92

living will

Question 93

moral and ethical decisions associated with advanced technology in the health-care field

Answer 93

bioethics

Question 94

the study of aging and the aging process

Answer 94

gerontology

Question 95

programs for terminally ill individuals and their families that enable them to die with dignity and support, often away from a hospital setting

Answer 95

hospices

Question 96

mandated services provided by state social services agencies to families who abuse or neglect their children, for the purpose of protecting children whose safety is seriously endangered by the actions or inactions of their caretakers

Answer 96

child protective services

Question 97

the opportunity given to a person who has been imprisoned to serve the remainder of the sentence outside of prison in a supervised situation; with conditions which if violated may result in reincarnation

Answer 97

parole

Question 98

a setting in which the types of services a professional provides differ from the primary focus of the setting

Answer 98

secondary setting

Question 99

due to the fact that the U.S. spends more on health care than any other country in the world, it ranks at the top of all leading indicators of good health for the overall population

Answer 99

false

Question 100

single-parent fathers are more likely than single-parent mothers to fall below the poverty line

Answer 100

false

Question 101

since 1990, the percentage of the U.S. population over the age of 65 has shown a dramatic decrease and projections are that the overall age of the population will continue to decrease

Answer 101

false

Question 102

family violence constitutes the largest single category of law enforcement calls and more law enforcement fatalities result from trying to handle these situations than from any other category

Answer 102

true

Question 103

the LCSW is available to baccalaureate-level social work graduates who have specialized in mental health treatment in their undergraudate classes

Answer 103

false

Question 104

an EAP is a standard program presented by school social workers to help evaluate students estimated academic potential

Answer 104

false

Question 105

statistics indicate that in general the higher someone's socioeconomic status is the better their overall health is

Answer 105

true

Question 106

school social workers' roles are standardized throughout school systems in the United States

Answer 106

false

Question 107

the U.S. imprisons a larger share of its population than any other country in the world

Answer 107

true

Question 108

child neglect involves beating a child or inflicting bodily harm to the point where physical harm is done

Answer 108

false

Question 109

all Americans have some form of health insurance

Answer 109

false

Question 110

the largest professional group currently practicing in mental health setting is social work

Answer 110

true

Question 111

diversion is the sense of meaninglessness and powerlessness that people experience when interacting with social institutions they consider oppressive and beyond their control

Answer 111

false

Question 112

discharge planning is one of the key responsibilities of most medical social workers in hospital settings

Answer 112

true

Question 113

people age 85 and over constitute the fastest-growing age group in the United States

Answer 113

true