Deck 9: Social Work With Families

Question 1

The _____ is a graphic way of investigating the origins of a client's or client family's presenting problem by diagramming the family over at least three generations.

A)eco-map
B)genogram
C)social history
D)case record

Answer 1

B

Question 2

When a person has a(n)_________, it can interfere with family goals.

A)problematic role
B)hidden agenda
C)ulterior motive
D)conflicting family norm

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The _____ is a paper and pencil assessment tool, which consists of a drawing depicting the client family in its social environment.

A)eco-map
B)genogram
C)social history
D)case record

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The symbol of " Δ " on an eco-map depicts a

A)female person.
B)male person.
C)person, sex and age unknown.
D)deceased member of the family.

Question 5

Regulation of sexual behavior is considered a societal function of families.

Question 6

_______ are intensive crises intervention services provided within the home setting that are utilized when children are so seriously at risk that removal to foster care would otherwise be required.

A)Child community options services
B)Continuous counseling programs
C)Family preservation services
D)Child protective services

Question 7

Which of the following statements about norms and cultural values is true?

A)A family tends to take on the values of its culture.
B)Cultural norms vary depending on ethnicity.
C)There is variation between families in their set of norms.
D)All of these are correct.

Question 8

The genogram is a shorthand method for recording basic demographics and social information.

Question 9

The symbol " - - - - " in an eco-map is used to depict

A)a positive relationship or resource.
B)a tenuous, uncertain relationship.
C)a stressful, conflict-laden relationship.
D)a person, sex and age unknown.

Question 10

The eco-map is a drawing of the family in its social environment.

Question 11

Most members of a family communicate with one another in a pattern of ________ communication.

A)nonverbal
B)one-way
C)sociopsychological
D)two-way

Question 12

The symbol of "Δ" on an eco-map depicts a

A)female person.
B)male person.
C)person, sex and age unknown.
D)deceased member of the family.

Question 13

Families in modern industrial societies perform which of the following functions?

A)care of the young
B)socialization of new members
C)regulation of sexual behavior
D)All of these are correct.

Question 14

A family in which children live with a number of relatives, such as their grandparents, parents, and cousins, is called a(n)

A)blended family.
B)nuclear family.
C)primary family.
D)extended family.

Question 15

A common role for children is that of _______.

A)helper
B)enabler
C)scapegoat
D)mascot

Question 16

Social workers should focus on which of the following aspects when assessing families and providing services?

A)culturagrams
B)personal goals
C)communication patterns
D)All of these are correct.

Question 17

All family interaction depends upon effective communication.

Question 18

This symbol represents a(n)

A)unmarried couple, living together with a son.
B)married couple, wife pregnant.
C)married couple with an adopted daughter.
D)married couple with a son.

Question 19

Rules that specify proper behavior in a family are called

A)guidelines.
B)roles.
C)norms.
D)goals.

Question 20

The family is a social institution that is found in every culture.

Question 21

The U.S. Census Bureau defines "family" as a group of two or more persons related by blood, marriage, or adoption. However, social workers recognize a much wider variety of family configurations. Describe the diversity in family forms. What are three functions that families perform?

Question 22

Arab Americans tend to believe that material success is less important than dignity, reputation, and honor.

Question 23

Stresses imposed by the external environment, such as a natural disaster, are considered a family problem.

Question 24

When receivers perceive a discrepancy between verbal and nonverbal communication, they tend to believe the verbal.

Question 25

Choose either the eco-map or genogram and thoroughly explain the assessment tool. Discuss how it is used and what a social worker can expect to learn from completing the tool with a client. If you chose the eco-map, describe how it differs from the genogram. If you chose the genogram, describe how it differs from the eco-map.

Question 26

A family role is a culturally determined pattern of behavior that is prescribed for a person who occupies a specific status or rank in relation to other family members.

Question 27

Legal status is not considered one of the areas a social worker should consider when working with culturally diverse families.

Question 28

Personal problems are considered family problems.

Question 29

Social services is limited to families in which domestic abuse, of either a spouse or child, is suspected.

Question 30

It is important to consider a family's health beliefs when working with them.

Question 31

Family therapy is intensive counseling to improve family relationships.

Question 32

A common role in families of chemically dependent people is the "family hero."

Question 33

The text describes typical family roles that members tend to assume when a member of the family struggles with chemical dependency. Members tend to assume roles that both protect the chemically dependent person from taking responsibility for his or her behavior and actually serve to perpetuate the problem. Describe three of these roles and explain their function.