Question 1

Engagement in a family setting involves establishing a relationship with one member of the family.

Accepted Answer

Engagement in a family setting involves establishing relationships with all members of the family, not just one, to understand the dynamics and needs of the family as a whole.

Question 2

Which phase in family social work is often overlooked?

Accepted Answer

The termination phase is often overlooked in family social work because it involves ending the professional relationship, which can be challenging to address properly. It requires careful planning and consideration to ensure that the family is prepared to continue without the social worker's support, making it a critical but frequently underestimated part of the process.

Question 3

Risk factors may be timed-limited or ongoing.

Accepted Answer

Risk factors can be time-limited, meaning they are present for a specific period, or ongoing, meaning they persist over a longer duration.

Question 4

Self-determination involves the client's right and responsibility to agree to what they will do.

Accepted Answer

Self-determination in the context of client services refers to the client's right and responsibility to make choices and decisions regarding their own life and the actions they will undertake, including agreeing to what they will do as part of a service plan or therapeutic process.

Question 5

Severe assault is defined by such things as:

Accepted Answer

Severe assault typically involves actions that can cause significant physical harm, and kicking falls into this category as it has the potential to inflict serious injury.

Question 6

Accessing family buffers and strengths cannot counterbalance threats to family well-being.

Accepted Answer

Accessing family buffers and strengths can indeed counterbalance threats to family well-being by providing emotional support, fostering resilience, and promoting coping strategies that help mitigate the impact of stressors and challenges.

Question 7

Early versions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual originally classified homosexuality as:

Accepted Answer

Early versions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) classified homosexuality as a form of mental illness, reflecting the prevailing medical and societal views at the time. This classification was removed in later revisions following research and advocacy.

Question 8

Family member often passive recipients when working with family social workers.

Accepted Answer

Family members are actively involved in the process when working with family social workers, as their participation is crucial for understanding the dynamics within the family and for the success of interventions and solutions.

Question 9

The first family meeting involves the family social worker explaining clearly his or her role, including responsibilities and limitations of involvement.

Accepted Answer

The first family meeting with a social worker typically involves the social worker explaining their role, responsibilities, and the limitations of their involvement to ensure clear communication and set appropriate expectations for the family.

Question 10

A study by Straus and Gelles (1988) showed that in United states ____ couples had experienced an incident of physical assault during the previous year.

Accepted Answer

The study by Straus and Gelles (1988) found that approximately 1 in 6 couples in the United States had experienced an incident of physical assault during the previous year.

Question 11

Married women in the workforce exceed the number of full time homemakers.

Accepted Answer

As of recent years, the trend shows that more married women participate in the workforce compared to those who are full-time homemakers. This shift reflects changes in societal norms, economic demands, and the increasing pursuit of careers by women.

Question 12

Tomm and Wright (1979) describe three actions that a family social worker has to take at termination. Which of the following is not one of the three:

Accepted Answer

Tomm and Wright (1979) focus on the process of termination in family social work, emphasizing the importance of assessing the family's readiness to terminate, initiating termination when it is deemed necessary, and ensuring that the conclusion of family work is constructive. They do not specifically mention the need for individualized termination plans for each family member, which is more aligned with individual therapy practices rather than a family-centered approach.

Question 13

Who is it that viewed the parents as the "architects of the family"?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Culture and ethnicity are interchangeable concepts.

Accepted Answer

Culture refers to the shared practices, traditions, languages, and beliefs of a group, while ethnicity relates to a group's shared racial, national, tribal, religious, or cultural background. They are related but distinct concepts.

Question 15

The macrosystem is the quality of face-to-face relationships within the microsystem.

Accepted Answer

The macrosystem refers to the cultural environment in which a person lives and all the societal norms and ideologies that influence their life, not the quality of face-to-face relationships, which is more closely related to the microsystem.

Question 16

With regards to the presenting problem the social worker speaks with each family member to obtain his or her unique perspective on the problem.

Accepted Answer

In social work practice, it's essential to engage with each family member to understand their individual perspectives on the presenting problem, as this helps in creating a comprehensive assessment and tailored intervention plan.

Question 17

Another name given to the baby boomers is:

Accepted Answer

The "sandwich generation" refers to people, often baby boomers, who are caring for both their aging parents and their own children.

Question 18

What percentages of families terminate work after six to ten sessions?

Accepted Answer

40% of families terminate work after six to ten sessions, as indicated by research on therapy and counseling session lengths.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a step required for constructive termination?

Accepted Answer

Creating a genogram is not a step required for constructive termination. Constructive termination focuses on summarizing progress, recital of the therapeutic journey, inducing awareness of change, and consolidating gains. A genogram is a graphical representation of a family tree and is more commonly used for assessment and understanding family dynamics rather than a step in the termination process.

Question 20

Family social work requires that a worker develop a friend-like relationship with clients.

Accepted Answer

Family social work emphasizes professional boundaries and ethical standards, focusing on support and guidance rather than developing friend-like relationships, which could compromise objectivity and professionalism.

Quiz 1: An Introduction to Family Social Work Questionaire