Deck 22: Social Work and the Future

Question 1

Which of the following is a symptom of a society "intoxicated" with technology?

A) The line between what is real and what is fake has become clearer
B) We look for quick fixes or solutions to deal with problems
C) Consumer technologies have evolved from toys to necessity to luxury
D) The internet and cell phones have brought people closer to each other on an emotional level

Answer 1

We look for quick fixes or solutions to deal with problems

Question 2

Social work profession's growth can be seen

A) Increasing number of licensed social workers
B) Increased opportunities
C) Growth of social work in private counseling
D) A multi-dimensional growth as seen in increased number of licensed social workers and more opportunities in different fields and settings

Answer 2

A multi-dimensional growth as seen in increased number of licensed social workers and more opportunities in different fields and settings

Question 3

Which of the following events has helped social workers develop a stronger professional identification?

A) Development of various specializations
B) Establishment of the first school of social work
C) An increase in the number of licensed social workers
D) Establishment of the National Association of Social Workers in 1955

Answer 3

Establishment of the National Association of Social Workers in 1955

Question 4

To become licensed as an independent practitioner in any state, which of the following is NOT a necessary requirement?

A) Complete a minimum of 8,000 clock hours of full-time employment
B) Graduate from a CSWE-accredited MSW program
C) Work in a setting where psychotherapeutic services are rendered
D) Receive a minimum of 100 clock hours of supervision

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a valid argument for the inclusion of spirituality into the practice of social work?

A) People of the United States are currently very angry with religious terrorism
B) Social work practice began as a retaliation to religious persecution
C) Social workers are highly religious people
D) One of social work's values focuses on human diversity. This includes one's religious and/or spiritual beliefs.

Question 6

The most recent Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) approved by CSWE in 2008 require programs offering baccalaureate degrees

A) To prepare undergraduates for generalist professional practice
B) To prepare undergraduates for specialist professional practice
C) To offer a foundation course in religion
D) To reduce the number of practicum hours

Question 7

Social workers are hired as consultants

A) In schools
B) Mental health centers
C) In hospitals
D) In schools, mental health centers, and hospitals

Question 8

Social workers

A) Often assume a social action role
Competency: Professional Identity
B) Are not trained to act as advocates for their clients
C) Are usually not active in political movements and politics
D) Usually are not able to help clients in relation to the societal context in which they live.

Question 9

One of the challenging problems of the emerging profession of social work has been

A) Getting multi-level licensing approved in all states
B) Getting more minority students to choose social work as their major
C) A lack of funding to implement preventive programs
D) The need to develop a stronger professional identification

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an area where social workers are usually involved in the international arena

A) Assistance in the provision of disaster relief
B) Participation in international adoptions
C) Provision of counseling services and aid to refugees
D) Tracking and arresting illegal immigrants

Question 11

What efforts have been made by the social work profession to develop a stronger professional identification?

Question 12

What are the six arguments identified by Derezotes and Hoffman for the inclusion of spirituality into the practice of social work?

Question 13

What are the advantages and disadvantages of private practice in social work?

Question 14

Discuss the role of social workers as advocates and as consultants.

Question 15

What roles can social workers play in the international arena?