Question 1

Today, helpers are encouraged to become_____ to reform social systems and ameliorate unnecessary suffering.

Accepted Answer

Environmental change agents are encouraged to become political candidates to reform social systems and ameliorate unnecessary suffering.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a task practitioners might be involved in when educating the community?

Accepted Answer

Evaluating human-service programs to assess student understanding is not directly related to educating the community, but rather assessing the effectiveness of existing programs. The other options (A, B, and C) all involve tasks that practitioners might be involved in when educating the community.

Question 3

​A __________ requires helpers to design interventions that go beyond the office. It takes a paradigm shift for helpers trained in individual helping models to learn to identify the community as the client.

Accepted Answer

A community orientation requires helpers to design interventions that go beyond the office. It takes a paradigm shift for helpers trained in individual helping models to learn to identify the community as the client.

Question 4

All of the following are considered as alternative helping roles EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

All of the other options (advocate, facilitator of indigenous support systems, and change agent) are considered alternative helping roles in the field of social work. A diagnostic expert would not typically be considered an alternative helping role, as their focus is primarily on diagnosing a client's condition rather than providing support or advocacy.

Question 5

​The __________ differs from the traditional model used in the helping professions in the sense that the community worker does not wait for people to come in for help.

Accepted Answer

The outreach approach differs from the traditional model used in the helping professions because the community worker goes out into the community to actively seek and engage with individuals who may need assistance, rather than waiting for them to come to a specific location for help.

Question 6

The role of __________ is similar to that of consultant. It differs in that the community worker in this role initiates the discussion with clients about ways to deal with environmental problems that contribute to their personal problems.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The role of __________ is similar to...

Question 7

The goal of the community approach is to

Accepted Answer

The community approach focuses on education and changing attitudes towards mental health programs in the community as a whole, rather than providing therapy to individual clients or focusing on individual client change. Implementing managed care also is not the primary goal of the community approach.

Question 8

The outreach approach includes educational endeavors of all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

The outreach approach includes skills training, education of the community, and consultation. The outreach worker may act as a change agent, but that is not an educational endeavor.

Question 9

All of the following groups of people might be reluctant to seek professional counseling or therapy EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Research shows that all of the other groups listed (ethnically diverse clients, people in rural environments, older adults) are more likely to face barriers to seeking professional counseling or therapy. However, married couples in distress are generally more willing to seek help for their relationship issues, as they often recognize that their problems cannot be solved on their own.

Question 10

A process that considers both individual and environmental factors is consistent with the __________, which began in the 1950s and was based on the premise that human problems result primarily from failures in the social system.​

Accepted Answer

The community mental health movement began in the 1950s and was based on the idea that human problems are predominantly social and that the social system fails to provide individuals with the services and support they need. This movement emphasized the interaction between individuals and their environment and sought to integrate mental health services into broader community-based programs.

Question 11

Who is likely to receive the greatest benefit from direct community services?

Accepted Answer

Teenagers participating in an AIDS awareness/prevention workshop are likely to receive the greatest benefit from direct community services as they are at a vulnerable age and education and prevention efforts can help them avoid contracting the disease. Helping a heroine addict, the leader of a gang, or a child abuser would require more specialized and intensive interventions.

Question 12

__________ describes a diverse pool of human services workers and community health workers with varying levels of education and training whose primary duties revolve around serving individuals within their community and serving the community as a whole.​

Accepted Answer

The description best fits the term "community workers," which includes a broad range of individuals with varying levels of education and training who serve both individuals and the community as a whole. Options A and B do not accurately describe this diverse group of workers, and option D does not provide a clear term for this group.

Question 13

Practitioners must remember that before people can be motivated toward growth and actualization

Accepted Answer

Maslow's hierarchy of needs states that people must first have their physiological needs (e.g. food, water, shelter) and safety needs (e.g. security, stability) met before they can focus on higher-level needs like self-esteem and self-actualization. Therefore, before people can be motivated toward growth and actualization, their basic needs must be met.

Question 14

Any indigenous healing practices may

Accepted Answer

Indigenous healing practices may provide helpers with valuable tools and techniques to incorporate into their own self-care program. It is essential to be respectful and culturally sensitive when learning about and utilizing these practices, but they can be a valuable addition to a helper's toolkit. However, it is important to note that some indigenous healing practices may be illegal or unethical, so it is crucial to do thorough research and consult with experts before incorporating them into practice.

Question 15

Proactive efforts carried out by counseling professional in response to institutional, systemic, and cultural impediments to their clients' well-being defines

Accepted Answer

Advocacy refers to actively working to address and remove barriers that negatively impact a client's well-being. This includes identifying and addressing broader societal issues that contribute to the client's problems, and advocating for systemic change when necessary. Advising, consulting, and acting as a change agent are all important parts of being an effective advocate, but advocacy encompasses a broader range of proactive efforts to improve the lives of clients.

Question 16

Helpers who participate in social and political activism are carrying out which of the following roles?

Accepted Answer

Helpers who engage in social and political activism are advocating for clients by working to change policies and systems that affect their clients' lives.

Question 17

Marilyn's 5-year-old daughter has the flu and needs to be admitted to the hospital for dehydration. Marilyn wants to stay overnight with her in the hospital, but the head nurse refuses her request. When Marilyn comes to you for help, you find out the hospital procedure for overnights, discuss this with Marilyn, and decide that you both should try to approach the head nurse about the situation. In this instance, you are using which of the following indirect client services?

Accepted Answer

Client advocacy involves advocating for a client's rights and needs, which is what is being done in this situation.

Question 18

Becoming a culturally competent helper requires being open to

Accepted Answer

Becoming culturally competent requires being open to different cultural perspectives and practices, including indigenous health and healing practices. It does not necessarily require psychodynamic explanations or higher malpractice insurance premiums, nor does it necessarily require working longer hours or doing more paperwork.

Question 19

A __________ is a number of people who share a distinct location, ​belief, interest, activity, or other characteristic that clearly identifies their commonality and differentiates them from those not sharing it.

Accepted Answer

A community is defined as a group of people who share a common characteristic or interest that sets them apart from others who do not share that characteristic.

Question 20

_____ is a multifaceted approach combining direct and indirect services to help community members live more effectively and to prevent the problems most frequently faced by those who use the services.

Accepted Answer

Community counseling is a multifaceted approach that includes a combination of direct and indirect services to help community members live more effectively and to prevent the problems most frequently faced by those who use the services. Group counseling, client advocacy, and preventative education are all potential components of community counseling, but none of them fully encompass the comprehensive approach taken in community counseling.

Quiz 12: Working in the Community

Today, helpers are encouraged to become_____ to reform social systems and ameliorate unnecessary suffering.

Which of the following is NOT a task practitioners might be involved in when educating the community?

A __________ requires helpers to design interventions that go beyond the office. It takes a paradigm shift for helpers trained in individual helping models to learn to identify the community as the client.

All of the following are considered as alternative helping roles EXCEPT

The __________ differs from the traditional model used in the helping professions in the sense that the community worker does not wait for people to come in for help.

The role of __________ is similar to that of consultant. It differs in that the community worker in this role initiates the discussion with clients about ways to deal with environmental problems that contribute to their personal problems.

The goal of the community approach is to

The outreach approach includes educational endeavors of all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following groups of people might be reluctant to seek professional counseling or therapy EXCEPT

A process that considers both individual and environmental factors is consistent with the __________, which began in the 1950s and was based on the premise that human problems result primarily from failures in the social system.

Who is likely to receive the greatest benefit from direct community services?

__________ describes a diverse pool of human services workers and community health workers with varying levels of education and training whose primary duties revolve around serving individuals within their community and serving the community as a whole.

Practitioners must remember that before people can be motivated toward growth and actualization

Any indigenous healing practices may

Proactive efforts carried out by counseling professional in response to institutional, systemic, and cultural impediments to their clients' well-being defines

Helpers who participate in social and political activism are carrying out which of the following roles?

Becoming a culturally competent helper requires being open to

A __________ is a number of people who share a distinct location, belief, interest, activity, or other characteristic that clearly identifies their commonality and differentiates them from those not sharing it.

_____ is a multifaceted approach combining direct and indirect services to help community members live more effectively and to prevent the problems most frequently faced by those who use the services.

Quiz 12: Working in the Community

Today, helpers are encouraged to become_____ to reform social systems and ameliorate unnecessary suffering.

Which of the following is NOT a task practitioners might be involved in when educating the community?

​A __________ requires helpers to design interventions that go beyond the office. It takes a paradigm shift for helpers trained in individual helping models to learn to identify the community as the client.

All of the following are considered as alternative helping roles EXCEPT

​The __________ differs from the traditional model used in the helping professions in the sense that the community worker does not wait for people to come in for help.

The role of __________ is similar to that of consultant. It differs in that the community worker in this role initiates the discussion with clients about ways to deal with environmental problems that contribute to their personal problems.​

The goal of the community approach is to

The outreach approach includes educational endeavors of all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following groups of people might be reluctant to seek professional counseling or therapy EXCEPT

A process that considers both individual and environmental factors is consistent with the __________, which began in the 1950s and was based on the premise that human problems result primarily from failures in the social system.​

Who is likely to receive the greatest benefit from direct community services?

__________ describes a diverse pool of human services workers and community health workers with varying levels of education and training whose primary duties revolve around serving individuals within their community and serving the community as a whole.​

Practitioners must remember that before people can be motivated toward growth and actualization

Any indigenous healing practices may

Proactive efforts carried out by counseling professional in response to institutional, systemic, and cultural impediments to their clients' well-being defines

Helpers who participate in social and political activism are carrying out which of the following roles?

Becoming a culturally competent helper requires being open to

A __________ is a number of people who share a distinct location, ​belief, interest, activity, or other characteristic that clearly identifies their commonality and differentiates them from those not sharing it.

_____ is a multifaceted approach combining direct and indirect services to help community members live more effectively and to prevent the problems most frequently faced by those who use the services.

A __________ requires helpers to design interventions that go beyond the office. It takes a paradigm shift for helpers trained in individual helping models to learn to identify the community as the client.

The __________ differs from the traditional model used in the helping professions in the sense that the community worker does not wait for people to come in for help.

The role of __________ is similar to that of consultant. It differs in that the community worker in this role initiates the discussion with clients about ways to deal with environmental problems that contribute to their personal problems.

A process that considers both individual and environmental factors is consistent with the __________, which began in the 1950s and was based on the premise that human problems result primarily from failures in the social system.

__________ describes a diverse pool of human services workers and community health workers with varying levels of education and training whose primary duties revolve around serving individuals within their community and serving the community as a whole.

A __________ is a number of people who share a distinct location, belief, interest, activity, or other characteristic that clearly identifies their commonality and differentiates them from those not sharing it.