Question 1

Social workers can pursue all of the following approaches to enhance the appreciation of multiculturalism and reduce racism in schools except :

Accepted Answer

Seeking and adopting curricula that emphasize the culture of the United States would not be a helpful approach to enhancing multiculturalism and reducing racism in schools. Instead, social workers should focus on empowering children by appreciating their diverse identities, initiating open discussions and dialogues among various groups, and providing training and consultation for teachers on multiculturalism.

Question 2

The primary goal of _____ is to build understanding and respect for peoples and nations outside the United States.

Accepted Answer

The primary goal of global education is to build understanding and respect for peoples and nations outside the United States. Ethnographic study is a research methodology that involves observing and analyzing a specific culture or community. Imperialism is a political and economic system in which a country extends its power and influence over other countries or territories, often through force or domination. Acclimatization is the process of adjusting to a new environment or climate. None of these options align with the goal stated in the question except for global education.

Question 3

The term _____ refers to the scientific description of a culture.

Accepted Answer

Ethnographic study refers to the scientific description of a culture. Demography is the study of human populations, while anthropology is the broader study of human societies and cultures. A retrospective cohort study is a type of research design used in epidemiology to investigate the association between risk factors and health outcomes by looking back at past events.

Question 4

According to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2015)on students from grades 9 to 12, approximately _____ of students said that they had been in a physical fight at school in the past 12 months.

Accepted Answer

According to the CDC's 2015 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), approximately 8.0% of students in grades 9-12 reported being in at least one physical fight on school property in the 12 months prior to the survey.

Question 5

The term _____ refers to systematic analyses of client problems and issues to determine clients' needs and develop problem-solving strategies.

Accepted Answer

The term "needs assessment" specifically refers to the process of analyzing client problems and determining their needs in order to develop effective problem-solving strategies. Conflict resolution is a specific approach to addressing conflicts between parties, ethnographic study is a method of cultural research, and strategic analysis is a broader term that may refer to various types of organizational analysis.

Question 6

In the context of school social work roles, a _____ is a person who suggests, guides, eases, or expedites the way for others during a group experience.

Accepted Answer

A facilitator is a person who helps to guide or ease the way for others during a group experience, which is a common role for school social workers in facilitating group therapy sessions or classroom discussions. The other options, such as a community intervention collaborator or policy initiator and developer, are not specific to facilitating group experiences in school settings. While counseling is also a role for school social workers, it is not necessarily focused on group experiences in the same way as facilitation.

Question 7

The process of a person acknowledging that he or she is lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender is called:

Accepted Answer

Coming out refers to the process of acknowledging one's own LGBTQ identity and sharing it with others. Gender identification refers to a person's internal sense of gender, while sex orientation is not a commonly used term. Gender clarity is not a recognized term in the LGBTQ community.

Question 8

Often, a final step in the coming-out process involves:

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the final step in the coming-out process, implying that the individual has already gone through the steps of coming out to oneself, family and friends, and learning about what it means to be gay or lesbian. Therefore, the best choice is B, being open to the world about being gay or lesbian.

Question 9

All of the following are true about the New Bridges project except that:

Accepted Answer

The New Bridges project does not mention anything about helping older single parents in balancing school and parenthood, caring for infants, and obtaining support from fathers. The other options (A, B, and C) are mentioned as part of the project's goals and activities.

Question 10

In the context of school social work roles, a _____ is a person who provides clinical intervention concerning social, emotional, or behavioral issues to individuals, families, groups, and communities.

Accepted Answer

A counselor is the school social work role that provides clinical intervention for individuals, families, groups, and communities regarding social, emotional, or behavioral problems. Brokers help individuals access services and resources, case managers coordinate services and advocate for clients, and policy developers work to create and change policies and programs within the education system.

Question 11

Setting up groups for trauma-related recovery is considered a _____ practice.

Accepted Answer

Mezzo practice involves working with small to medium-sized groups or communities, such as support groups or neighborhoods. Setting up groups for trauma-related recovery fits within this category. Micro practice involves working with individuals or families, while macro practice involves working with larger systems or policies.

Question 12

In the context of empowering the Latino and Latina community, which of the following is true about the New Bridges project?

Accepted Answer

The statement mentions empowering the Latino and Latina community, and the New Bridges project is not related to LGBT issues or finding home placements for people with Alzheimer's disease. The statement that it was established by a grant from the Center on Substance Abuse Prevention suggests that its focus is on substance abuse prevention among Latinos and Latinas.

Question 13

According to the research conducted by Santrock (2012b), which of the following statements is true of pregnancy rates in the United States?

Accepted Answer

According to Santrock's (2012b) research, the U.S. adolescent pregnancy rate is eight times as high as in the Netherlands. This indicates that the adolescent pregnancy rates in the U.S. are substantially higher than those of the Netherlands. The other options (A, B, and D) are not supported by this research.

Question 14

According to ProQuest (2013), of all the births in the United States, _____ are to teenage mothers.

Accepted Answer

According to ProQuest (2013), 9.3% of all the births in the United States are to teenage mothers.

Question 15

A(n)_____ is a school social worker role in which a person works to influence, initiate, and develop policy, which affects the social and emotional development of children and youth within the school and community.

Accepted Answer

The role described is that of a policy initiator and developer, who specifically works to influence policy related to the social and emotional development of children and youth in the school and community. The other choices (educator, community intervention collaborator, and case manager) do not specifically relate to policy development in this way.

Question 16

Which of the following is true of lesbian and gay people?

Accepted Answer

Being lesbian or gay is about sexual orientation, not gender identity. Gender identity refers to one's internal sense of whether they are male, female, or something else, while sexual orientation refers to the gender(s) one is attracted to. It's a common misconception that all LGBT people want to be the opposite gender, but this is not true. Transgender individuals, who may identify as male, female, or nonbinary, may or may not also be lesbian, gay, or bisexual.

Question 17

One of the roles assumed by school social workers is that of a _____ in which a person works with others in the community to initiate change or develop needed programs.

Accepted Answer

According to the given information, the role assumed by school social workers is to work with others in the community to initiate change or develop needed programs. This aligns with the role of a community intervention collaborator who collaborates with community partners to identify needs and develop interventions. Therefore, option B is the best choice. A facilitator may assist in the process, but it does not specifically address the role of working with others in the community to initiate change or develop programs. A community journalist and advocate may bring attention to issues but does not specifically address the role of initiating change or developing programs. While a social worker may provide counseling services, this is not specifically related to the described role.

Question 18

_____ is a syndrome of learning and behavioral problems beginning in childhood that is characterized by a persistent pattern of distraction, excessive physical movement, and impulsivity that appears in at least two settings.

Accepted Answer

The description matches with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. The symptoms must appear in at least two settings and persist for at least six months to diagnose ADHD. The other options, Autism, Asperger's syndrome, and Cerebral palsy, have different symptoms and characteristics.

Question 19

Which of the following was revealed through the ethnographic study that targeted African American youths belonging to the First Baptist Church in Salt Lake City, Utah (Haight, 1998)?

Accepted Answer

The ethnographic study revealed an environmental context that was negligent at best and virulently racist at worst for African American youths belonging to the First Baptist Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Question 20

According to the research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2015b and Sciarra, 2004), the early warning signs for school violence potential include all of the following except :

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is D) intolerant attitude toward deviance. This is because the early warning signs for potential school violence typically include social withdrawal, being a victim of violence, and excessive feelings of rejection. An intolerant attitude toward deviance is not commonly listed among these early warning signs by the CDC or in relevant research.

Quiz 15: Social Work and Services for Youths and in the Schools