Deck 5: Practice Settings

Question 1

A _____ group, a type of treatment group in social practice, consists of members who share common issues or problems and meet on an ongoing basis to cope with stress, give each other suggestions, provide encouragement, convey information, and furnish emotional support.

A)therapy
B)support
C)socialization
D)growth

Answer 1

B

Question 2

One of the traditional methods of community organization is the idea of _____, which is to involve as many people as possible within the community in a democratic manner to define their goals and help themselves.

A)social planning
B)social action
C)locality development

Answer 2

C

Question 3

A(n) _____ is a task group serving client needs that meets to establish, monitor, and coordinate service plans on behalf of a client system.

A)delegate council
B)administrative group
C)treatment conference

Answer 3

C

Question 4

_____ assumes that change is best accomplished when the people affected by problems are empowered with the knowledge and skills needed to understand their problems, and then work cooperatively together to overcome them.

A)Community capacity development
B)Social advocacy
C)Policy practice

Question 5

A(n) _____ is a group of representatives from a series of agencies or units within a single agency that meet to discuss issues of mutual concern. These task groups serve community needs.

A)delegate council
B)administrative group
C)treatment conference

Question 6

Of the four types of support social workers provide to families, _____ support involves help such as money, rides, and shelter.

A)appraisal
B)instrumental
C)informational

Question 7

When social workers help clients in making the right connections and actions by providing important advice, the type of support provided is called _____.

A)appraisal support
B)instrumental support
C)informational support
D)emotional support

Question 8

A group of agency workers and clients who join forces to conduct a letter-writing campaign to legislators to place stoplights at a dangerous intersection is an example of a(n) _____ that serves community needs.

A)social action group
B)treatment conference
C)administrative group
D)committee

Question 9

In the context of micro-practice roles, a(n) _____ role, social workers follow the planned-change process and help clients develop solutions to problems.

A)broker
B)educator
C)case manager
D)counselor

Question 10

In a(n) _____ role, a social worker might teach an abusive parent effective child management techniques.

A)broker
B)educator
C)case manager
D)counselor

Question 11

The _____ is an organization that develops guidelines for the social work curriculum in social work education.

A)National Association of Social Workers
B)Association for Community Organization and Social Administration
C)Council on Social Work Education
D)Association of VA Social Workers

Question 12

Urban social workers must focus on using all of the following skills except:

A)understanding their agency environment.
B)using advocacy.
C)paying close attention to human diversity.
D)relying on natural helping networks.

Question 13

_____, one of the traditional methods of community organization, is coordinated effort to advocate for change in a social institution to benefit a specific population, solve a social problem, correct unfairness, or enhance people's well-being.

A)Social planning
B)Social action
C)Locality development

Question 14

_____ communities are based on some commonality other than location.

A)Domain-based
B)Nongeographic
C)Rural
D)Urban

Question 15

The National Association of Social Workers fulfills all of the following purposes except:

A)provide membership services.
B)provide accreditation.
C)publish policy statements on various issues.
D)provide membership credibility.

Question 16

Social work with families combines _____ practice because it involves a small group linked by ties of an intimate nature.

A)macro and micro
B)mezzo and macro
C)micro and mezzo

Question 17

_____ social agencies are run by some designated unit of government and are usually regulated by laws impacting policy.

A)Global
B)Public
C)Private
D)Political

Question 18

A group of staff representatives appointed to investigate, assess, and make recommendations about the quality of food served in a nursing home is an example of a(n) _____ that serves organizational needs.

A)treatment conference
B)administrative group
C)committee
D)social action group

Question 19

Social workers practicing in rural communities should:

A)work with large bureaucracies.
B)avoid dual or multiple relationships.
C)work with natural helping networks.
D)refrain from being true generalists.

Question 20

_____ groups are a type of treatment groups that aim at expanding self-awareness, increasing potential, and maximizing health and well-being.

A)Therapy
B)Support
C)Socialization
D)Growth

Question 21

The _____ is an advanced National Association of Social Workers credential, designating social workers with a master's degree in social work as "qualified providers of social services."

A)Academy of Certified Social Workers
B)Association for Community Organization and Social Administration
C)Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors
D)Council on Social Work Education

Question 22

The research conducted by Brandwein (2008) indicates that male social workers earned _____ more than their female counterparts, even when all other variables were controlled.

A)44%
B)34%
C)24%
D)14%

Question 23

Treatment groups in social work practice help individuals solve personal problems, change unwanted behaviors, cope with stress, and improve quality of life.

Question 24

In social education, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is the body that accredits a _____.

A)doctorate of social work
B)master's program
C)doctorate of philosophy
D)post-doctoral fellowship

Question 25

Typically, closed questions in social work interviews begin with what, how, why, or could.

Question 26

Over one-third of social workers with a bachelor's degree (BSW) get their first social work job in _____ settings.

A)private for-profit religious
B)public nonprofit religious
C)private nonprofit nonreligious
D)public nonprofit nonreligious

Question 27

A proprietary social agency is run by some designated unit of government and is usually regulated by laws impacting policy.

Question 28

The licensure for clinical social work practice requires:

A)a master's degree in social work with five years of post-master's supervised experience.
B)a master's degree in social work with no post-degree work experience.
C)a master's degree in social work with two years of post-master's direct clinical social work experience.
D)a master's degree in social work with six months of post-master's direct clinical social work experience.

Question 29

According to the survey conducted by Hull (2004) and Buchan, Hull, Rogers, Rodenhiser, and Smith (2004), in which of the following fields of practice isthe greatest number of social workers with a bachelor's degree (BSW) employed at graduation?

A)Youth services
B)Crisis intervention
C)Mental/behavioral health
D)Corrections/criminal justice

Question 30

When social workers teach and inform clients about effective child management techniques, they are performing the role of the case manager.

Question 31

An example of a support group would be an urban neighborhood's youth activities group.

Question 32

When a public agency buys services from a private agency, a purchase-of-service contract is developed.

Question 33

According to the survey conducted by Hull (2004) and Buchan, Hull, Rogers, Rodenhiser, and Smith (2004), in which of the following fields of practice isthe greatest number BSW alumni employed?

A)Youth services
B)Alcohol, drug, or substance abuse
C)Child welfare/child protective services
D)Public assistance/public welfare

Question 34

According to the survey conducted by Hull (2004), the majority of BSW alumni felt that their first major role was:

A)case management.
B)advocacy.
C)counseling.
D)brokering.

Question 35

The third step of the Triple-A critical thinking process used in social work practice involves:

A)asserting a concluding opinion.
B)asking questions.
C)assessing the established facts.
D)acquiring necessary information.

Question 36

According the survey conducted by O'Neill (2003), in which of the following fields of practice isthe majority of social workers with a master's degree (MSW) employed?

A)Youth services
B)Mental/behavioral health
C)School social work
D)Family services

Question 37

A public social agency's primary purpose is to earn a profit for its owners.

Question 38

Social workers in the broker role coordinate services provided by a number of agencies or services on a client's behalf.

Question 39

Locality-based communities are based on some commonality other than geographic proximity.

Question 40

In the social work perspective, communities are entities in which citizens can organize or be organized to address mutual concerns and improve their overall quality of life.

Question 41

Describe the beliefs, attitudes, and values that characterize your community.

Question 42

A cabinet is a group formed to provide advice and expertise about policy issues to chief executive officers or other high-level administrators.

Question 43

The Council on Social Work Education is the body that accredits bachelor's and master's programs in social work education.

Question 44

Describe the four types of social support systems to which social workers can help families get connected.

Question 45

List the five purposes that the National Association of Social Workers fulfills.

Question 46

Compare and contrast public social agencies, nonprofit social agencies, and proprietary social agencies.

Question 47

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the number of social workers will decrease by the year 2018.

Question 48

"Social Work" is a quarterly journal published by the National Association of Social Workers.

Question 49

Cite and define the five categories of social work practice that jurisdictions may legally regulate.

Question 50

Compare and contrast the issues in rural and urban social work.

Question 51

At the macro level of social work practice, the second step of the Triple-A critical thinking process is to assist the client in the planned-change process.

Question 52

Define accreditation, and cite the organization that provides accreditation for social work programs.

Question 53

Distinguish between task and treatment groups in social work practice.

Question 54

The Diplomate in Clinical Social Work demonstrates the highest level of excellence and expertise for clinical social workers.

Question 55

Define social advocacy, planning and policy practice, and community capacity development.

Question 56

Some states of United States feel that certification is a stronger word, implying more advanced skills than licensure.

Question 57

Social advocacy is a term used in the past to refer to macro practice in social work.

Question 58

Problems of access and adequacy are critical issues in rural social work practice.

Question 59

A treatment conference is a type of task group in social work that comes together to improve services to clients by developing, updating, and refreshing workers' skills.

Question 60

Explain the reason why social work with families combines micro and mezzo levels of practice.

Question 61

Mention the type of treatment or task group in social work practice in which you have participated. Describe the group's functioning, and explain the ways in which it can be improved.

Question 62

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, what are the four major categories of social workers?

Question 63

Explain the three categories of health-care social workers.

Question 64

Rank the following fields of practice according to the percentage of social workers with a bachelor's degree (BSWs) who are employed at graduation (1 = highest; 4 = lowest):
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Family services
Aging/geriatrics
Health/medical care
Corrections/criminal justice