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Of the following, which represents the most accurate description of a social system?
a. families, work groups, play groups, and organizations are social systems, although neighborhoods and communities are not b. a social system is a group of people that gets together every so often for conversation and a sense of togetherness c .a social system is an organized whole made up of interacting component parts d. a social system is unique in its interaction patterns, but not separated from other systems by boundaries |
c. a social system is an organized whole made up of interacting component parts
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With respect to transactions, ______ refer(s) to the resources and opportunities made available to the system
a. processing b. inputs c. providing and receiving feedback d. processing |
b inputs
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the resources available to a system are referred to as
a. output b. feedback c. input d. processing |
c. input
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which of the following most accurately applies a social systems view to alanda morrison and her family?
a. alanda is part of the morrison family's environment b. alanda is a subsystem of the morrison family c. the morrison family is a subsystem of the school d. the school is a subsystem of the morrison family |
b. alanda is a subsystem of the morrison family
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ted anderson is taking a course on social work and systems theory. he can expect that the social work perspective will be characterized as _____
a atomistic b holisitc c transactional d social interactionalist |
c. transactional
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in the information and energy exchange, the selection, analysis, synthesis, and utilization of environmental resources is called..
a. output b. feedback c. input d. processing |
d. processing
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jane's social work class is learning about the theoretical underpinnings of the ecosystems perspective. jane now knows that the ecosystems perspective incorporates ideas from ____
a. psychoanalytical theories b. general systems theory and ecology c. humanistic views d. psychology and sociology |
b. general systems theory and ecology
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alex is evaluating and making modifications to his actions based on comments he receives from his peers. with respect to transactional exchanges, which element is he using?
a. input b. output c. feedback d. processing |
c. feedback
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pearle jensen is one of several elderly persons who has need of community-based services in order to return to her own home after hospitalization. if the social worker considers the person:environment focus, intervention planning will focus on___
a. pearle rather than on her environment b. her environment rather than pearle c. factors related to both pearle and her environment d. neither pearle nor her environment |
c. factors related to both pearle and her environment
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in relation to intervention, the person:environment focus...
a. mandates a dual focus on the person and environment b. mandates a focus on the person rather than the environment c. mandates a focus on the environment rather than the person d. has no relevance |
a. mandates a dual focus on both the person and the environment
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as a generalist social worker, kari knows that ____
a. an individual's problems require individual or micro-focused solutions b. sources of both problems and solutions may be located in larger social structures c. the sources of both problems and solutions are rarely located in the larger social structures d. the sources of problems, but not solutions, are located in the larger social structures |
b. the sources of both problems and solutions may be located in larger social structures
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effective social functioning means that clients...
a. activate personal, interpersonal, and institutional resources to deal with difficulties b. are vulnerable to the onset of problems c. experience difficulties that result in their inability to cope d. exhibit numerous behaviors resulting from personal issues |
a. activate personal, interpersonal, and institutional resources to deal with difficulties
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which of the following persons is most likely considered "at risk" in social functioning?
a. someone who is serving time in prison b. a person with a disability c. a family caught up with serious communication conflicts d. an older woman who is adjusting successfully to the death of her partner |
b. a person with a disability who is unemployed
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typically, prevention activities target social functioning that is..
a. abnormal b. at risk c. maladaptive d. dysfunctional |
b. at risk
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which of the following is not an example of environmental press?
a. unemployment b. discrimination c. environmental resources d. architectural barriers |
c. environmental resources
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sarina is a family counselor. her day to day activities most likely reflect ___
a. micro level intervention b. mezzo level intervention c. macro level intervention d. working with the profession |
a. micro level intervention
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helen washington's direct work with the morrison family represents
a. micro level intervention b. mezzo level intervention c. macro level intervention d. working with the profession |
a. micro level intervention
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of the following, which is the best example of a mezzolevel target of change?
a. family members b. an organization c. a community d. a legislative initiative |
b. an organization
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roberta's job in child welfare involves legislative advocacy. her legislative advocacy most likely represents
a. micro level intervention b. mezzo level intervention c. macro level intervention d. working with the profession |
c. macro level intervention
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louis facilitates a strategic planning initiative for a local corporate organization. his work most likely represents
a. micro level intervention b. mezzo level intervention c. macro level intervention d. working with the profession |
b. mezzo level intervention
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social planning to create social change represents
a. micro level intervention b. mezzo level intervention c. macro level intervention d. working with the profession |
d. working with the profession
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janelle presents her research on the benefits of social supports to family caregivers at a regional NASW conference. her involvement in this conference most likely represents
a. micro level intervention b. mezzo level intervention c. macro level intervention d. working with the profession |
d. working with the profession
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kelly finds that her associations with professional colleagues help to build her professional identity, and that her participation in peer review processes have helped her develop her professional skills. Kelly's activities represent
a. micro level intervention b. mezzo level intervention c. macro level intervention d. working with the profession |
d. working with the profession
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casework ____
a. encompasses work with individuals and their families b emphasizes reforming individual's moral character c. involves work with individuals but not their families d. focuses on analyzing case records |
a. encompasses work with individuals and their families
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The integrated generalist model means that generalist social workers..
a. primarily define their method as casework b. are jacks (or jills) of all trades and masters of none c. focus on the interaction between people and their environments d. work on community problem-solving initiatives |
c. focus on the interactions between people and their environments
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T/F from the point of view of transactions, feedback is the element that completes the loop of information and energy exchange
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true
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T/F neighborhood systems are usually more highly organized than family systems
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false
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T/F generalist social workers believe the source of issues and needs is always within individuals
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false
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T/F all systems are parts of larger systems
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false
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T/F as an empowerment-oriented social worker, jake is likely to focus his work on helping his clients adapt to their environments
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false
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T/F enriched environments create the conditions of environmental press that affect individuals' levels of social functioning
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true
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T/F generalist social workers limit the focus of their work to a single system level
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false
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T/F social reform results from mezzolevel interventions
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false
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T/F community organizing, organizational development, and social reform are all strategies associated with group work
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false
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casework is the only traditional social work method
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false
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Jose is a professional social worker at the state department of human services. jose most likely works for a
a. private agency b. sectarian agency c. professional association d. public agency |
d. public agency
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heather, a social worker at run and play day, is compiling material for the day care's united way funding application. run and play daycare is most likely a..
a. private agency b. sectarian agency c. professional association d. public agency |
d. public agency
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amy hartmann is employed as a professional staff member by a national association for family service workers. her job responsibilities are least likely to include..
a. family counseling b. policy development c. research d. information clearing house activities |
c. research
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which of the following is the least likely source for creating a voluntary agency
a. a state mandate b. a fraternal order c. a religious organization d. a state mandate |
a/d. a state mandate
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the child welfare league of america, the alliance for children and families, and the american public human service organization are examples of..
a. agencies b. host settings c. associations d. public auspices |
c. associations
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granger is employed as a social worker in a primary setting. in which setting is he most likely employed?
a. a school b. a family service agency c. a hospital d. a home health agency |
b. a family service agency
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reginald has been hired for a social work position in a home healthy care agency. he most will be working in a(n) ____
a. primary setting b. professional association setting c. independent practice setting d. host setting |
d. host setting
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sue olson is employed as a social worker in a host setting. she is most likely employed in a(n) ____
a. family service agency b. school c. mental health center d. urban social service planning agency |
b school
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the jewish federations family service agency is an example of a ___
a. independent practice setting b. sectarian social service agency c. professional association d. nonsectarian social service agency |
b. sectarian social service agency
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the jewish federation, catholic charities, lutheran social services, and church world services are all ____
a. ecumenical agencies b. public agencies funded by religious bodies c. sectarian agencies d. non-sectarian agencies |
c. sectarian agencies
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maria, a licensed social worker, is a partner in a private practice, social work associates. this arrangement is most likely a
a. not-for-profit social service agency b. sectarian social service agency c. public social service agency d. for-profit business venture |
d. for-profit business venture
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which is least characteristic of urban settings?
a. obvious poverty b. unemployment c. wide array of social services d. homogeneous population |
d. homogeneous population
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harold clarke is hoping to work for an agency located in a rural area. which of the following is he most likely to encounter?
a. easily accessible services b. a high density population c. well-developed natural helping networks d. adequate health care |
b. a high density population
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imposing rules and regulations to restrict access to services is a form of..
a. privatization b. a request for proposal c. purchase of service contracting d. bureaucratic disentitlement |
d. bureaucratic disentitlement
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documents that specify the guidelines for applications and indicate any restrictions on the availability of grant money are...
a. requests for proposals b. purchase of service contracts c. endowments d. bureaucratic titles |
a. requests for proposals
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the state agency on aging services is going to offer grant funding for cutting edge community support services for older adults. in order to solicit grant applications, the agency will most likely issue a
a. purchase of service contract b. request for proposals c. document that specifies guidelines for social triage d. document that details processes for bureaucratic disentitlement |
b. request for proposals
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the trend toward ___ has resulted in increased numbers of for-profit businesses delivering social serivces.
a. bureaucratic disentitlement b. fees-for-service c. privatization d. sectarian settings for social welfare services |
c. privatization
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the expansion of entrepreneurial business ventures in social service delivery represents ____
a. competitive funding b. bureaucratic disentitlement c. agency turfism d. privatization |
d. privatization
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the origins of business ventures in the social service delivery network can be traced to ____
a. the social security act of 1935 b. the personal responsibility and work opportunity reconciliation act of 1996 c. the medicare and medicaid amendments of the 1960s d. the recent emphasis on privatization |
d. the recent emphasis on privatization
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funding resources are extremely limited in the community's agency for the homeless. the board of directors has decided that services should be offered only to those who seem to be highly motivated and "reachable". this policy illustrates
a. community-based planning b. agency turfism c. purchase of service contracting d. social triage |
d. social triage
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dena is an intake worker at a township social service agency. part of her job involves screening clients for emergency needs. this facet of her job involves
a. privatization of services b. social triage c. bureaucratic disentitlement d. purchase of service contracting |
b. social triage
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gene, who recently earned his associate's degree, is a client advocate/caseworker aid with the local agency serving persons with disabilities. he is most likely a ___
a. paraprofessional b. licensed social worker c. specialized professional d. basic professional |
a. paraprofessional
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lucille serves as a board member for the local family service agency. she is a(n) ____ volunteer.
a. administrative b. advocacy c. direct service d. policy making |
d. policy making
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which of the following characteristics is typical of self-help groups?
a. theory-based intervention b. avoidance of social policy issues c. mutual participation of the helper and the persons being helped d. positive relationships with social work professionals |
c. mutual participation of the helper and the persons being helped
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the service-user involvement movement
a. is limited to participation in self-help groups b. has a singular focus on social policies c. provides a venue for redressing power inequities d. creates barriers to consumer involvement |
c. provides a venue for redressing power inequities
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T/F there are clear lines of demarcation, that is, very few interconnections, between private and public sector agencies.
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false
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T/F Social workers practicing in voluntary agencies volunteer their professional services
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false
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T/F agencies that have a nonprofit status return their profits to investors
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false
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T/F few, if any, states regulate the independent practice of social work
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false
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T/F social workers practicing in international settings are likely to work in rural settings
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true
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T/F federal and state funds supply both public- and private-sector social services
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false
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T/F large corporations play a minor role, if any at all, in the delivery of social services
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false
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T/F studies indicate that volunteers are least likely involved in direct service roles in social service agencies
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false
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T/F given the security of firewalls and other privacy protection strategies, social workers do not need to be concerned with potential breaches of confidentiality in their use of computer-based information systems
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false
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T/F ideally, coordinated services involve a broad base of stakeholders- consumers, providers, and community members- in a process that develops service delivery policies
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