Question 1

All of the following are core values of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics except :

Accepted Answer

The core values of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics are identified as service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. Intuition is not listed as one of the core values.

Question 2

The system that social workers must modify or influence in order to accomplish their goals is the__________system

Accepted Answer

The target system is the system that social workers aim to modify or influence in order to achieve their goals, which can include individuals, families, groups, organizations, or communities.

Question 3

involve(s) the premise that all people, regardless of characteristics or circumstances are entitled to basic rights and fair, humane treatment.

Accepted Answer

Human rights specifically address the premise that all people are entitled to basic rights and fair, humane treatment, regardless of any characteristics or circumstances. Economic justice pertains to fair distribution of resources and opportunity, national rights refer to the rights of a particular nation, and amnesty refers to pardoning individuals for past offenses.

Question 4

Those people who agree and are committed to work together in order to attain the proposed macro change compose the ______ system.

Accepted Answer

The action system refers to the group of individuals who are committed to achieving the proposed macro change. The target system refers to the group that will benefit from the proposed change. The change agent refers to the individual or group that is initiating and leading the change process. The macro client refers to the larger system or community that will ultimately be impacted by the proposed change.

Question 5

The system involves larger numbers of clients, families, or groups of clients with similar characteristics or qualifications for receiving resources or services, or an agency or community that will be the beneficiary of the macro intervention process.

Accepted Answer

A macro client is a larger group or community that is the focus of the intervention process. Option A, Target, refers to the specific individuals or subgroups within the macro client that are the primary focus of the intervention. Option B, Change agent, refers to the individual or group responsible for implementing the intervention. Option C, Action, refers to the specific activities or strategies used in the intervention process.

Question 6

Putting extreme limitations and constraints on some group or institution is called:

Accepted Answer

Oppression refers to the act of putting extreme limitations and constraints on a certain group or institution, typically based on their race, gender, religion, or other demographic characteristics. Discrimination refers to treating someone unfairly based on their membership in a certain group, while stereotyping involves making assumptions about a group based on preconceived notions or biases. Human diversity refers to the variety of human differences, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, and ability status.

Question 7

is the ability of an individual, family, group, community, or organization to recover from adversity and resume functioning even when suffering serious trouble, confusion, or hardship.

Accepted Answer

The definition provided matches the concept of resiliency. Resiliency is the capacity of a system or individual to absorb disturbance and maintain function in the face of internal or external stressors. It involves bouncing back from challenges and continuing to function despite adversity.

Question 8

The act of treating people differently because they belong to a particular group rather than on their own merit is called:

Accepted Answer

Discrimination refers to treating people unfairly or unjustly based on their identity group, which could be based on race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or other characteristics. It is harmful and perpetuates systemic inequalities. Oppression refers to the systemic and institutionalized mistreatment of certain groups of people, often enforced through laws, policies, and cultural norms. Stereotyping refers to making assumptions or judgments about individuals based on preconceived notions about their identity group, and human diversity refers to recognizing and valuing the richness and differences among people's identities and experiences. However, only discrimination involves treating people unfairly based on their group identity, as opposed to their individual merits.

Question 9

The primary code established by the International Federation of Social Workers and the International Association of Schools of Social Work is titled:

Accepted Answer

The primary code established by the International Federation of Social Workers and the International Association of Schools of Social Work is titled "Ethics in Social Work, Statement of Principles." This document outlines the core ethical guidelines and principles that social workers around the world are encouraged to adhere to in their professional practice.

Question 10

Social work research has all of the following approaches except :

Accepted Answer

Implementation is not one of the traditional approaches to social work research. The other three (evaluation, description, and explanation) are commonly used in social work research.

Question 11

____ concerns the distribution of resources in a fair and equitable manner.

Accepted Answer

The distribution of resources in a fair and equitable manner is part of the principles of Economic justice. Political ideology refers to a set of beliefs about how society should be organized, cultural justice is about preserving and celebrating diverse cultural identities, and monetary rights refer to the legal and economic rights individuals have in regards to money and property.

Question 12

A fixed mental picture of members of some specified group based on some attribute or a group of attributes that reflect an overly simplified view of that group, without consideration or appreciation for individual differences, is called:

Accepted Answer

The description matches the definition of a stereotype. Discrimination refers to treating individuals differently based on their membership in a particular group. Oppression refers to the systemic mistreatment or exploitation of a particular group. Human diversity refers to the wide range of differences that exist among individuals.

Question 13

is the act of representing, championing, or defending the rights of others.

Accepted Answer

The act of representing, championing or defending the rights of others is known as advocacy. The other options, brokering, networking and orientation, do not specifically involve defending the rights of others.

Question 14

The social work knowledge base includes content on the following:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The social work knowledge base includes content...

Question 15

Policy that involves the actions of government that have a direct impact on the welfare of people by providing services and income is__________ policy.

Accepted Answer

Social policy involves government actions that aim to improve the well-being of individuals and communities through social and economic programs such as healthcare, education, housing, and social security. It is focused on providing support and assistance to those who are disadvantaged or otherwise in need, and it is often targeted at specific groups or populations. Examples of social policy programs include Medicaid, Medicare, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Question 16

The individual who initiates the macro change process is the__________ system.

Accepted Answer

The change agent is the individual who initiates the macro change process. The target system is the system that needs to be changed, the action system is the system that reacts to the change, and the macro client is the overarching entity or organization that encompasses both the change agent and the target system.

Question 17

The first step in the planned change process is:

Accepted Answer

The first step in the planned change process is engagement, where the change agent establishes a relationship with the client or organization to understand their needs and concerns.

Question 18

Generalist social work practice with small groups is______practice.

Accepted Answer

Mezzo practice involves working with small groups, such as families, support groups or communities, whereas macro practice typically involves working on a larger scale, such as with organizations or systems. Micro practice involves working with individuals. Therefore, generalist social work practice with small groups is mezzo practice.

Question 19

Historically, casework involved:

Accepted Answer

Casework historically involved working primarily on a direct level with individual clients and their families, providing one-on-one counseling and support. Working with organizations, communities, and organizing groups were typically separate areas of social work practice.

Question 20

"Six local church congregations work together to provide a community meal on separate days during the week" is an example provided in the text for:

Accepted Answer

This example illustrates the strengths perspective, which focuses on leveraging the existing resources and capabilities within a community to address needs and challenges.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Generalist Practice With Organizations and Communities