Question 1

The medical model:

Accepted Answer

The medical model focuses on the individual and their pathology or illness as the problem. It assumes that something is wrong with the individual and seeks to diagnose and treat the problem.

B, C, and D are not accurate descriptions of the medical model.

Question 2

The Triple-A approach to critical thinking involves:

Accepted Answer

The Triple-A approach to critical thinking involves asking questions to gather information, assessing the information to determine its credibility and relevance, and then asserting a conclusion based on the evidence gathered. Option B, C, and D are not relevant.

Question 3

The ____ specifically seeks to identify social interventions that have a positive impact on economic progress.

Accepted Answer

The developmental perspective specifically seeks to identify social interventions that have a positive impact on economic progress. This perspective looks at how economic and social developments can complement each other and lead to overall development in a society. The other answer choices do not specifically focus on identifying social interventions and their impact on economic progress.

Question 4

All of the following statements would probably be made by a person of conservative ideology except:

Accepted Answer

Conservatives typically value tradition and may resist change, so the idea that "There's always a better way to get things done" suggests a willingness to change and innovate, which is not typically associated with conservative ideology.

Question 5

_____ social work includes dealing with the law, educating lawyers, and serving as expert witnesses.

Accepted Answer

The field that deals with legal issues and the criminal justice system is forensic social work. It involves working closely with lawyers and other legal professionals and providing expert testimony in court.

Question 6

_____ involves the development that meets the current needs of the present generations without jeopardizing the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Accepted Answer

The concept described is that of sustainability. It emphasizes the need for development and progress to be done in a way that ensures the needs of future generations are also met, without compromising the ability of the environment or resources to support them. The other options are not directly related to this concept.

Question 7

Barker (2014) describes ______ as a nation's system of programs, benefits, and services that help people meet those social, economic, educational, and health needs that are fundamental to the maintenance of society.

Accepted Answer

Barker specifically defines social welfare as the system of programs, benefits, and services that meet basic social and economic needs of individuals within a society. Sustainability refers to the ability of a system or society to continue functioning without depleting resources, while distributive justice refers to the fair distribution of resources in society. Fundamentalism typically relates to a strict adherence to a set of beliefs or principles.

Question 8

_____ emphasizes the study of behavior and cognitive processing.

Accepted Answer

Psychology is the field of study that emphasizes the investigation of behavior and cognition. Sociology focuses on social structures, while counselor education and human services are more concerned with practical aspects of helping individuals and communities.

Question 9

Prior to the Great Depression in the 1930s, the ______ approach to social welfare dominated all other approaches.

Accepted Answer

The residual approach to social welfare was dominant before the Great Depression, focusing on providing assistance only when individuals' resources were exhausted, rather than offering universal or broad-based support.

Question 10

In the context of systems theories, organizations and communities are considered _____ systems.

Accepted Answer

Macro systems refer to larger social systems that include organizations and communities. Mezzo systems refer to smaller social systems such as families or small groups, and micro systems refer to individual interactions and relationships. Mazzo is not a recognized term in systems theories.

Question 11

All of the following are dimensions that make social work unique except:

Accepted Answer

Social workers do not track people into specific ways of thinking and acting. Rather, they aim to empower clients to make their own choices and decisions. The other three options are dimensions that make social work unique.

Question 12

Radicals generally believe that:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Radicals generally believe that:
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Question 13

The developmental perspective on social welfare programs gained impetus in the United States in the 1970s because:

Accepted Answer

The developmental perspective on social welfare programs gained momentum because it justified social programs using economic efficiency criteria, emphasizing the role of social welfare in promoting economic growth and development.

Question 14

______ is the philosophy that supports government involvement in the social, political, and economic structure so that all people's rights and privileges are protected in the name of social justice.

Accepted Answer

Liberalism advocates for government involvement in the social, political, and economic structure to ensure that everyone's rights and privileges are protected, often in the name of social justice. Radicalism and conservatism do not necessarily prioritize government intervention for social justice.

Question 15

_____ is a skilled treatment process whereby a therapist works with an individual, couple, family, or group to address a mental disorder or alleviate other problems a client may be having in the social environment.

Accepted Answer

Psychotherapy is the skilled treatment process where a therapist works with individuals, couples, families, or groups to address mental disorders or alleviate other problems in the social environment. Choice A, cognition therapy, is a specific type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns. Choice C, developmental therapy, is not a recognized type of therapy. Choice D, envirotherapy, is not a recognized type of therapy.

Question 16

The ______ of social welfare views people's needs as a normal part of life.

Accepted Answer

The institutional perspective on social welfare considers people's needs as a normal part of life, emphasizing that society has a responsibility to support its members through social institutions like education, healthcare, and social security.

Question 17

The ______ conceives of social welfare as focusing on problems and gaps.

Accepted Answer

The residual perspective of social welfare emphasizes that social welfare programs should focus on addressing gaps and problems rather than being a primary responsibility of the government. It views social welfare programs as a last resort for individuals who cannot meet their basic needs on their own.

Question 18

In the context of systems theories, families lie somewhere between _____ systems.

Accepted Answer

Families are considered micro systems because they involve close, interpersonal relationships and interactions. They lie between micro (individual level) and mezzo (community or organizational level) systems in the context of systems theories, reflecting their position in the broader social ecosystem.

Question 19

A(n) ______ system is the system that social workers need to change or influence in order to accomplish their goals.

Accepted Answer

A target system refers to the social system or entity that social workers need to change or influence to achieve their goals. This could be a community, a government agency, a school, or any other system that affects the well-being of clients or the larger society. While clients and their immediate environment (such as family) may also be important, the target system is the broader context for intervention and change. Virtual and impact systems are not common terms in social work practice.

Question 20

According to a ______ philosophy, poverty exists because having a multitude of poor people as workers enables higher classes to keep wages low.

Accepted Answer

Radical philosophy often argues that poverty is a result of systemic oppression and exploitation perpetuated by those who hold power and privilege in society. In this case, the idea that poverty is necessary for the maintenance of low wages aligns with a radical perspective that seeks to challenge and upend systems of oppression. Liberal and conservative philosophies may offer different explanations for the existence of poverty, but they are less likely to explicitly identify the role of power dynamics in shaping economic inequality.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare