Practice II: Quiz Questions

Which social work value involves bringing the person-in-environment perspective to all interventions with consumers?

service

dignity and worth of the person

social justice

integrity

Service

______ can educate others about social concerns, promote people’s strengths, and coordinate social advocacy.

Enhancing human well-being

Social innovations

Internet communications

Asset building

Internet communications

Which of the following actions most strongly addresses problems and strengths to benefit society’s well-being?

going door-to-door for a political candidate

wearing a politician’s T-shirt

posting a news article on social media

individual counseling

going door-to-door for a political candidate

Which of the following describes mobilizing groups, support for certain policies, human rights, and social justice?

direct practice

government administration

research

advocacy

Advocacy

Community organizing in social work refers to efforts designed to strengthen community participation and integration. Which is an example of community organizing?

Head Start

Aid to Families with Dependent Children

Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

the New Deal

Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

Reaganomics was built on the idea that income, monies, and economic opportunities would “trickle-down” from wealthy Americans to the masses. Which of the following is an example of Reaganomics?

expanding affordable day care

tax cuts for the wealthy

building the “safety net”

a national health-care program

tax cuts for the wealthy

Which of the following is best described as understanding and directing one’s efforts toward consumer-based macro change?

advocacy

social justice

empowerment

liberation

empowerment

______ is an assumption about the importance of social forces in affecting people’s desire and ability to engage in large-scale social change.

Macro social work practice

Empowerment practice

Social casework

Social determinism

Social determinism

The ______ was focused on the concentrated problems in a single locality to bring about broad social and economic reform.

family assistance plan

settlement house movement

social casework

macro social work practice

settlement house movement

The NASW Code of Ethics describes the mission and rationale for social work practice. What is an example of a rationale for social work practice?

enhancing human well-being

world dominance

direct practice

social environment

enhancing human well-being

______ is a combination of community practice, advocacy, social justice, locality development, and social planning and action.

Social determinism

Macro social work practice

Social casework

Direct practice

Macro social work practice

What is the main difference between the macro practice values of service and social justice?

Service places human relationships at the core of practice.

Social justice places human relationships at the core of practice.

Social justice focuses on notions of equality and fairness.

Service focuses on notions of equality and fairness.

Social justice focuses on notions of equality and fairness.

Whereas people in positions of power use their control to make decisions for others, the empowerment approach offers more ______.

product delivery and quality

social determinism

financial gain

consumer control

consumer control

According to the text, social conditions can be improved and human dignity is promoted when social workers strive to include ______ in their daily practice.

technology innovations

social diagnosis

social determinism

macro practice activities

macro practice activities

______ challenges complex realities by working from a strong core of professional values to facilitate decision-making with consumers in their communities.

Social casework

Micro practice

Macro practice

Direct practice

Macro practice

What is the main difference between a consumer-driven approach and a social worker–driven approach?

A consumer-driven approach connects macro practice to empowerment.

A social worker–driven approach results in a sense of self-determination underpinned by power.

A consumer-driven approach results in a sense of self-determination underpinned by power.

A social worker–driven approach means the consumer is not always right.

A consumer-driven approach results in a sense of self-determination underpinned by power.

Which social worker is most associated with the Charity Organization Society movement?

Michael Harrington

Mary Richmond

Harry Hopkins

Jane Addams

Mary Richmond

______ implies the enrichment of resources and capabilities in organizations, communities, and society.

Capability development

Locality development

Empowerment approach

Asset building

Asset building

There are two contrasting levels of social work practice. What is their main difference?

Indirect practice primarily focuses on larger systems in society.

Indirect practice only benefits communities.

Direct practice does not involve social action.

Direct practice is involved in the political process.

Indirect practice primarily focuses on larger systems in society.

Which of the following terms suggest(s) that as users of services, people are entitled to exert influence, power, and control over their situation?

social determinism

consumers

clients

consumers

consumers

Which of the following focuses on accountability based on a comprehensive understanding of systems and anticipated change results?

dignity and worth of the person

service

social justice

competence

competence

Whereas direct practice may involve client work directed at supporting or strengthening them as individuals, indirect practice offers more ______.

competence

social determinism

advocacy

ethics

Advocacy

What is an example of social workers recognizing, respecting, honoring, and defending the right of people to make decisions that impact their lives?

incorporating the feedback from vulnerable populations you like best

teaching vulnerable people how to develop their voice to impact social change

telling vulnerable populations what change is needed

speaking for vulnerable people who have no voice of their own

teaching vulnerable people how to develop their voice to impact social change

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) help promote ______ via doctrines, policies, and publications.

consumer agencies

small-scale solutions

ongoing practice

macro practice

macro practice

Which value is defined as the commitment to a society in which all people have the same rights, opportunities, and benefits?

dignity and worth of the person

integrity

social justice

competence

social justice

The human needs and rights tenet of the dynamic advocacy model highlights that special consideration should be given regarding people in power who are defining human needs and why. What is an example of this tenet?

Consumers’ ability to influence themselves and their families.

Consumers’ ability to turn over decision-making processes to trusted professionals.

Agencies’ ability to impact decision-making processes of consumers.

Consumers’ ability to influence and impact decision-making processes.

Consumers’ ability to influence and impact decision-making processes.

Consumers’ ability to influence and impact decision-making processes.

______ highlights how people are affected in positive and negative ways by their surroundings.

Systems theory

Strengths perspective

Person-in-environment

Empowerment

Person-in-environment

______ is the process of assisting people, families, and communities to discover and expand the resources and tools within and around them.

Systems theory

Empowerment

Advocacy model

Strengths perspective

Empowerment

Select the ecological concept that describes the person-in-environment perspective.

people’s dynamic interactions with systems

the natural power generated by the interaction between people and their environments

mutual reliance of people on one another and their environment

specific points at which an individual interacts with the environment

the natural power generated by the interaction between people and their environments

What is an example of an informal system?

friends

community organizations

hospitals

unions

friends

Select the theory, perspective, or approach which has a unifying effect on micro, mezzo, and macro practice.

systems theory

problem-centered approach

strengths perspective

ecological theory

strengths perspective

______ emphasizes the importance of families, groups, organizations, communities, and society when contemplating targets for change in planned change.

Ecological theory

Systems theory

Person-in-environment

Empowerment

Systems theory

What is an example of a formal system?

family members

service clubs

neighbors

institutions

service clubs

List the four tenets of the dynamic advocacy model.

economic and social justice, person-in-environment, human needs and rights, and political access

economic and social justice, supportive environment, human needs and rights, and political access

economic and social justice, supportive environment, human needs and rights, and empowerment

cause advocacy, supportive environment, human needs and rights, and political access

economic and social justice, supportive environment, human needs and rights, and political access

Who was influenced by the medical pathology model?

Dorothy Height

Frances Perkins

Mary Richmond

Jane Addams

Mary Richmond

Which of the following values describes when a social worker considers the consumer to be the expert and engages in lifelong learning?

importance of human relationships

dignity and worth of the person

competence

integrity

competence

When using a strengths assessment to evaluate presenting problems, what additional information is sought?

exploration of resources

detailed description of problem(s)

list of symptoms

mental status

exploration of resources

______ involves activities that address the entanglement of social problems or conditions.

Ecological theory

Problem-centered focus

Eclectic approach

Person-in-the-environment approach

Problem-centered focus

A focus on people’s talents--for example, playing an instrument, writing, or home repair--can be tools to assist individuals and groups in attaining their goals. This is best described by ______.

the strengths perspective

person-in-environment

ecological theory

empowerment

the strengths perspective

The ______ tenet of the dynamic advocacy model examines family, friends, and other social networks, and the environment which can include land use, monetary support, and food.

human needs and rights

supportive environment

economic and social justice

political access

supportive environment

Existing research is most useful in advocacy planning when the ______.

research body includes specific populations

existing research can be generalized

client understands the research entirely

research material is easily accessible

existing research can be generalized

______ is defined as a set of skills, behaviors, or policies that allow members of a group to overcome cultural differences.

Agency policy

Intersectionality

Cultural humility

Cultural competence

Cultural competence

Using the ecosystem perspective in practice, includes both the individual needs of a person and the

understanding ableism

diversity

the environment of the person

use of self

the environment of the person

The portion of the social work Code of Ethics that provides specific statements that guide practice is called the ______.

standards

principles

preamble

purpose

standards

According to the text, common environmental hazards include ______.

air and water pollution

crop erosion

food contamination

overpopulation

air and water pollution

The Association of Community Organization and Social Administration (ACOSA) is known for ______.

unionizing social workers at the state level

writing and deploying the advanced licensure exam

seeking best practices of macro social work through research and best practice identification

providing malpractice insurance to macro-level social workers

seeking best practices of macro social work through research and best practice identification

Social workers who consider consumer and community assessments when conducting home visits demonstrate ______.

intersectionality

implicit bias

cultural humility

environmental justice

cultural humility

______ in social organizations include(s) the employees’ range of ethnicities, points of view, and cultural experiences.

Homogeneity

Diversity

Intersectionality

Differences

Feedback

Diversity

A(n) ______ occurs when two professionally identified values are in conflict.

breach of conduct

ethical misconduct

ethical mistake

ethical dilemma

ethical dilemma

Advocacy efforts are working when social workers do which of the following actions?

empower and initiate collaboration and among community members

collect factual information

recognize positive client outcomes

identify key stakeholders in policy decisions

empower and initiate collaboration and among community members

Before a social worker can meaningfully appraise existing evidence, they must first do what?

provide clients with information

establish a relevant question for practice

review evidence for its usefulness

assess the implementation of the intervention

establish a relevant question for practice

An organization’s district manager can demonstrate cultural humility by ______.

hiring more community members into entry-level positions

delegating authority to subgroup leaders

seeking to mitigate systemic power imbalances

reading the local newspaper everyday

seeking to mitigate systemic power imbalances

Which tenet of the APPM discusses the need for examination of the total social, economic, and physical environment?

human needs and rights

political access

supportive environment

economic and social justice

supportive environment

supportive environment

Using the ecosystem perspective in practice, includes both the individual needs of a person and the

the environment of the person

use of self

diversity

understanding ableism

the environment of the person

The concept of advocacy is best described as ______.

using the skills of a social worker to enable consumers to use their own voices

consolidating issues into compartments in order to better address them

engaging in problems on behalf of clients

remaining in close proximity to clients

using the skills of a social worker to enable consumers to use their own voices

Difference, as a concept in macro social work, can refer to the ______.

intersection in which members of a group share the highest number of observable variables

number of dissenting opinions in a strategic planning meaning

degree to which one person or subgroup of people contrast with others in a larger system

range of viewpoints in a collaborative work environment

degree to which one person or subgroup of people contrast with others in a larger system

Getting familiar with an outgroup can help reduce one’s personal ______.

injustice

strengths

biases

dissonance

biases

Social workers must ______ in order to embrace how self-interest and influence impact consumers at the macro level.

develop alternative strategies

understand power

collect evidence

learn economics

Understand power

Social workers most effectively engage in macro-level problem-solving when they do which of the following?

start by providing clients with information about different approaches to a problem

consider the spectrum of social work practice along the continuum of micro to macro levels

concentrate efforts in macro-level practice and reduce effort at the micro level.

sample a brief review of the current literature in order to reduce wasted time

consider the spectrum of social work practice along the continuum of micro to macro levels

Which ethical principle articulates the need for advocacy in practice?

service

social justice

importance of human relationships

integrity

social justice

______ describes the multidimensional characteristics that inform how a person experiences systemic social problems.

Cultural competence

Justice

Humility

Intersectionality

Intersectionality

The ecological perspective considers ______.

strengths across various systems

the structure of a political system

consumer’s need to articulate their needs

the community where the consumer lives

the community where the consumer lives

Social work practice that focuses on the flora and fauna of one’s environment is called ______.

green social work

inclusive social work

diversity social work

interactive social work

green social work

Which of the following describes ethical social work practice?

taking on advocacy role for consumers

advocating based on type of consumer

advocating based on employment setting

practicing advocacy with consumers

practicing advocacy with consumers

Implicit biases can be difficult to change because ______.

they are a part of normal cognitive functioning

they develop within one’s deeper subconscious

legal jurisdictions include different requirements

the study of intersectionality enforces them

they develop within one’s deeper subconscious

A(n) ______ occurs when two professionally identified values are in conflict.

breach of conduct

ethical dilemma

ethical mistake

ethical misconduct

ethical dilemma

The use of social media that allow groups to communicate quickly and easily is an example of ______.

coordination and organizing

influence

issue research

information dissemination and awareness

information dissemination and awareness

Getting familiar with an outgroup can help reduce one’s personal ______.

strengths

biases

dissonance

biases

______ is important for social workers to broker with community members, as policy makers hold critical roles in decision-making.

Political access

Dignity

Economic justice

Empowerment

Political access

A campaign strategy requires social workers to ______.

reduce harm during a conflict

volunteer time to a political run

convince individuals a plan of action is the right one

allow individuals to determine their own course of action

convince individuals a plan of action is the right one.

______ places emphasis on agencies.

Community-based service delivery

Society

Nongeographic communities

Community building

Community-based service delivery

Rothman’s three strategies of community practice include locality development, social planning, and ______.

mediation

shared governance

empowerment

social action

social action

A social worker needing to weigh the cost of advocating for consumers’ demands with the impact on the larger system is an example of ______.

consumer demand

an ethical dilemma

supportive environment

an ethical dilemma

consumer needs and wants

An ethical dilemma

Which APPM principle emphasizes equity for all people?

economic and social justice

political access

human needs and wants

supportive environment

economic and social justice

Before determining which community role the social worker will assume, what should be determined?

what evaluation steps will be used

the timeline of events

what the problem is

mechanisms for ongoing evaluation

what the problem is

Settlement houses emerged to address ______.

The Great Depression

rapid urbanization and immigration

professional social work development

consolidating social service agencies

rapid urbanization and immigration

Community-based service delivery emphasizes that ______.

social workers must enable community members to support each other

agencies provided needed services in a community setting

being a voice for the voiceless is required

nonplace communities are more effective in delivering services

agencies provided needed services in a community setting

Why are societies different from communities?

Societies are more focused on face-to-face relationships.

Communities are guided by proscribed rules.

Communities can act as mediating structures.

Society members are more personal.

Communities can act as mediating structures.

As a result of the Great Depression, ______ assumed the burden of financial assistance in communities.

The federal government

the United Way

Charitable Societies

The Settlement Home Movement

The federal government

The federal government

In order for clients to understand their rights, social workers must fully engage in ______.

brokering

informed consent

confidentiality

mandatory reporting

informed consent

Which of the following is a concern for nonplace communities?

fewer active members

inequality of technology access

a lack of depth compared to place bound communities

diminishing environmental well-being

inequality of technology access

Though once considered a specific type of macro practice, the meaning of ______ has grown.

community empowerment

support groups

nonplace community

community practice

community practice

______ is an organization recognized for advancing macro practice.

Association of Social Work Boards

Association for Community and Social Administration

Council on Social Work Education

National Association of Social Workers

Association for Community and Social Administration

The “#MeToo” movement was built upon which type of community group?

mutual aid community

bounded-location group

geographic communities

nonplace communities

nonplace communities

What is the current status of settlement houses?

They have been subsumed into the United Way.

They no longer exist.

They are likely called “community centers.”

They are historical landmarks.

They are likely called “community centers.”

An example of ______ is when social workers as agents negotiate agreements between agencies.

engaging

brokering

advocating

lobbying

brokering

Which of the following is a process by which citizens, consumers, and macro social workers assess community needs and strengths to create proposals to make communities better?

community research

lobbying

consumer feedback

community planning

community planning

______ is an approach where consumers form a group in name only, with a structured series of steps so every member has equal input.

Nominal group technique (NGT)

When researching and writing reports, what considerations should a worker make in terms of human diversity?

avoiding the use of exclusive language

When carrying out program evaluation research, social workers interested in using the strengths perspective need to consider how to incorporate the insights and perspectives of ______.

consumers

Word focused data that attends to the voices of those who receive services and reveals what consumers feel about the quality of provided services is an example of which type of research?

qualitative research

Juan wants to make sure his clients are receiving the best possible services from his agency. What method is most participatory to gain this information?

a focus group of clients discussing how they define quality services

Social workers often collect and provide statistics on how consumers utilize services in order to ______.

obtain and sustain funding

Bryce wants to include a client’s name with their history in the child welfare system in a published research report on client success. If Bryce publishes this information without the client’s permission, he would violate the ______.

client’s right to privacy

______ include(s) valuing discovery, accumulating findings, replication, and objectivity.

Fundamental research principles

______ is a meeting, in which consumers or community members can gather input for the initial development of a research question, to develop a project and disseminate findings.

Community forum

______ research attempts to explain the causes and effects of social phenomena.

Explanatory

What is an example of a place where research is conducted in a therapeutic framework?

Community-based agency

The summary of data such as unemployment rate in a city or a population’s characteristics by gender, race, and ethnicity is an example of the ______.

Descriptive method

Which step in the research process is crucial to ensure knowledge can be used to build and conduct future research?

public dissemination of results