Deck 1: Introducing Generalist Practice: the Generalist Intervention Model

Question 1

The systems theory concept of _____ is defined as energy, information, or communication flow received from other systems.

A)Dynamic
B)Homeostasis
C)Equifinality
D)Input

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The ecological term of _____ is defined as the active, dynamic interactions and communication people have with others in their environment.

A)Energy
B)Transactions
C)Coping
D)Interdependence

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The mutual reliance of each person on each other person is the definition of which of the following ecological terms?

A)Energy
B)Transactions
C)Coping
D)Interdependence

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Social welfare policy competency area includes:

A)The laws and regulations that govern which social programs exist, what categories of clients are served, and who qualifies for a given program
B)Knowledge about how to form relationships with clients
C)Knowledge about ethical principles
D)All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true about general systems theory?

A)Major terms include system, homeostasis, and equifinality
B)The concept of social environment is grounded in systems theory
C)Major terms include person-in-environment, interface, and adaptation
D)It refers to living, dynamic interactions

Question 6

The text defines _____ as the ability of an individual, family, group, community, or organization to recover from adversity and resume functioning even when suffering serious trouble, confusion, or hardship.

A)Strength
B)Resistance
C)Compliance
D)Resiliency

Question 7

The natural power of active involvement between people and their environments is the definition of which of the following ecological terms?

A)Energy
B)Transactions
C)Coping
D)Interdependence

Question 8

_____ is defined in the text as the process of overseeing, directing, coordinating, enhancing, and evaluating the on-the-job performance of workers for whom the person is responsible.

A)Consultation
B)Supervision
C)Case management
D)Organization

Question 9

The systems theory concept of _____ is defined as many different means to the same end.

A)Dynamic
B)Homeostasis
C)Equifinality
D)Input

Question 10

Social work has the following in common with other helping professions, such as counseling, psychology, and psychiatry: 

A)They all target the environment for change when necessary
B)They all stress advocacy for clients
C)They all have a common core for interviewing and counseling skills
D)All of the above

Question 11

All of the following are true of a systems approach except :

A)It views problems as being interrelated with all other aspects of the system
B)It refers to living, dynamic interactions
C)It maintains that systems constantly interact with each other
D)It assumes a broader perspective than the ecological approach

Question 12

The NASW Code of Ethics addresses the social worker's ethical responsibilities to:

A)Society
B)Clients
C)Colleagues
D)All of the above

Question 13

_____ in the macro social environment are values and beliefs held by people in the social environment that are strong enough to influence people's activities, including how government is structured or restricted.

A)Organizations
B)Political forces
C)Social forces
D)Micro events

Question 14

_____ means social workers should use the approaches and interventions in their practice that research has determined are effective.

A)Evidence-based practice
B)Practice-informed research
C)Research-informed practice
D)Policy practice

Question 15

Which of the following curriculum areas is required for baccalaureate accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education?

A)Mental health
B)Corrections
C)Research
D)Forensics

Question 16

Social work fields of practice include _____ social work.

A)Forensic
B)Occupational
C)Police
D)All of the above

Question 17

Mezzo-level skills involve working with: 

A)Small groups
B)Agencies
C)Organizations
D)Individual clients

Question 18

_____ involves efforts to change policies in legislative, agency, and community settings, whether by establishing new policies, improving existing ones, or defeating the policy initiatives of other people.

A)Policy practice
B)Evidentiary practice
C)Research-informed policy
D)Policy-informed research

Question 19

Maintaining a relatively stable, constant state of equilibrium or balance is the definition of the _____ concept in systems theory.

A)Dynamic
B)Homeostasis
C)Equifinality
D)Input

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

A)Sometimes conflict is necessary for macro-system changes
B)Macro-system changes are usually quite easy
C)Generalist practitioners usually need only think in terms of needed changes in the individual
D)Pinpointing targets of change in outside systems is usually very simple

Question 21

The next-to-last step in the Generalist Intervention Model is:

A)Evaluation
B)Implementation
C)Follow-up
D)Termination

Question 22

Equifinality refers to the fact that there are many different means to the same end.

Question 23

Output is the energy, information, or communication flow received from other systems.

Question 24

Interface is the point where interaction between an individual and the environment takes place.

Question 25

The Council on Social Work Education requires which of the following competency areas? 

A)Forensic social work
B)Diversity
C)Adoption
D)Spirituality

Question 26

______ requires the ability to carefully evaluate the validity of an assumption and even of a so-called fact.

A)Crucial assimilation
B)Critical thinking
C)Credible validity
D)Concrete evaluation

Question 27

A generalist practitioner performing the role of _____ guides a group experience.

A)Case manager
B)Broker
C)Advocate
D)Facilitator

Question 28

Employment of critical thinking skills is one concept of generalist practice.

Question 29

The dynamic concept in the systems model refers to people with exuberant personalities.

Question 30

Competency is defined in the text as the capacity to adjust to surrounding environmental conditions.

Question 31

A generalist practitioner performing the role of _____ links client systems to needed resources.

A)Case manager
B)Broker
C)Advocate
D)Facilitator

Question 32

All of the following occur during the planning phase of the Generalist Intervention Model except :

A)Prioritizing problems
B)Formalizing a contract
C)Translating problems into needs
D)Identifying client strengths

Question 33

All of the following were listed in the text as traps to avoid by using critical thinking except :

A)Absence of skeptical peer review
B)Outward appearance of science
C)Extensive analysis of data
D)Wishful thinking

Question 34

The action system is the individual who initiates the planned change process.

Question 35

_____ is the act of representing, championing, or defending the rights of others.

A)Social justice
B)Human rights
C)Advocacy
D)Economic justice

Question 36

In systems theory, a "system" is a set of elements that are arranged in a random, irregular, and unpredictable pattern.

Question 37

Homeostasis refers to the tendency for a system to maintain a relatively stable, constant state of equilibrium or balance.

Question 38

The _____ step of the Generalist Intervention Model is critical for accountability, in that one must prove that his or her interventions have been effective.

A)Evaluation
B)Implementation
C)Follow-up
D)Assessment

Question 39

A generalist practitioner performing the role of _____ steps forward and speaks out on behalf of clients in order to promote fair and equitable treatment or gain needed resources.

A)Case manager
B)Broker
C)Advocate
D)Facilitator

Question 40

The ecological perspective is much more useful for social work than systems theory.

Question 41

A mediator is one who represents an organization or group trying to wrestle something from another group.

Question 42

Policy practice may concern advocacy on behalf of relatively powerless groups.

Question 43

The authors of the text prefer the term "problem-solving" approach, as opposed to planned change.

Question 44

One reason why knowledge of social work research is important for social workers is that it can help practitioners become more effective in their practice.

Question 45

Policy in its simplest form might be thought of as rules.

Question 46

One of the pitfalls to critical thinking described in the text is the reliance on personal experience and testimonials.

Question 47

Research-informed practice means that social workers should use the approaches and interventions in their practice that research has determined are effective.

Question 48

The critical thinking method described in the text is called the Triple C approach.

Question 49

In order to solve problems involving organizations or communities, mastery of both micro and mezzo level skills are necessary.

Question 50

The foundation for generalist practice always involves knowledge, skills, and values.

Question 51

In social work practice, supervision and consultation are generally synonymous terms.

Question 52

Workers who adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics are never confronted with ethical dilemmas.

Question 53

The Generalist Intervention Model involves only the macro system as a target of change.

Question 54

Social justice is defined as distribution of resources in a fair and equitable manner.

Question 55

In the macro social environment, political forces are values and beliefs held by people in the social environment that are strong enough to influence people's activities, including how government is structured or restricted.

Question 56

Political ideology refers to people's status or ranking in society with respect to such standards as relative wealth, power, prestige, educational level, or family background.

Question 57

Generalist social work practitioners must think in terms of needed changes beyond the individual client system.

Question 58

The National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics includes the social worker's ethical responsibility to colleagues.

Question 59

Skills for working directly with families lie somewhere between the mezzo and macro levels of practice.

Question 60

The two factors involved in resiliency are risk factors and vulnerability factors.

Question 61

What is social welfare policy, and why is it important to you as a social worker?

Question 62

Assessment in generalist social work practice should emphasize and focus only on the micro level of practice.

Question 63

The contract is the final substep in the planning process.

Question 64

Define the social, economic, and political forces that affect people in the macro social environment.

Question 65

Define generalist social work practice and explain what is meant by an eclectic knowledge base.

Question 66

Evaluation of implementation is critical for accountability.

Question 67

In the planning step of the planned-change process, primary goals should be established before translating problems into needs.

Question 68

It is best to abruptly end the worker-client relationship instead of discussing the upcoming ending so time isn't wasted on talking about how this will affect the client.

Question 69

What are the three major features of the Generalist Intervention Model (GIM)?

Question 70

Discuss the differences and similarities between systems theory and the ecological perspective.