Question 1

Most individuals belong to at least ____ family groupings over a lifetime?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  1 
D)  4 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  1 
D)  4

Question 2

Which of the following best describes central beliefs of family social work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most intrusive measure should first be used with families to ensure that the family is demonstrated appropriate means of interacting. 
B)  If enough problematic interaction patterns can be addressed, the family's future ability to problem solve and thus meet the needs of members will be enhanced. 
C)  Family Social Work should only be done in crisis situations when families most need support. 
D)  Family Social Workers often are observers only providing input from 'behind the scenes'. 
A)  Most intrusive measure should first be used with families to ensure that the family is demonstrated appropriate means of interacting. 
B)  If enough problematic interaction patterns can be addressed, the family's future ability to problem solve and thus meet the needs of members will be enhanced. 
C)  Family Social Work should only be done in crisis situations when families most need support. 
D)  Family Social Workers often are observers only providing input from 'behind the scenes'.

Question 3

A family ecological assessment enhances the understanding of how a family operates within its environment; strengths and weaknesses are both considered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When family social workers work with immigrant families they should do all but the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  Recognize the impact that immigration has on families. 
B)  Recognize the reasons for immigration. 
C)  Recognize that older people will likely adapt easier. 
D)  Understand who came with the family and who remained behind. 
A)  Recognize the impact that immigration has on families. 
B)  Recognize the reasons for immigration. 
C)  Recognize that older people will likely adapt easier. 
D)  Understand who came with the family and who remained behind.

Question 5

What is the ecological perspective and what are the implications for practice?

Accepted Answer

The ecological perspective is a way of u

Question 6

Not all communication by the family social worker is deliberate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The narrative approach views the problem as being part of the person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Punishment involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  Removing the child from a stimulating environment and placing the child into a setting that is low stimulation 
B)  The use of aversive consequences immediately after the behavior occurs such as spanking 
C)  A reward that keeps a behavior going 
D)  A technique designed to eliminate behavior through the lack of any consequence 
A)  Removing the child from a stimulating environment and placing the child into a setting that is low stimulation 
B)  The use of aversive consequences immediately after the behavior occurs such as spanking 
C)  A reward that keeps a behavior going 
D)  A technique designed to eliminate behavior through the lack of any consequence

Question 10

Assessment is flexible but not fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_______ is a graphic family tree that can reveal who is included in the family.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ecomap 
B)  Genogram 
C)  Family time lines 
D)  Split-halves method 
A)  Ecomap 
B)  Genogram 
C)  Family time lines 
D)  Split-halves method

Question 12

Mapping techniques have little to do with racial and ethnic minorities therefore are not helpful in assessing diverse families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following levels of the ecosystem is the first layer of relationships consisting of face-to-face relationships within the family?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exosytem 
B)  Macrosystem 
C)  Mesosystem 
D)  Microsystem 
A)  Exosytem 
B)  Macrosystem 
C)  Mesosystem 
D)  Microsystem

Question 14

Behavioral family approach is based upon the principles of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Communication theory and psychosocial model 
B)  Developmental perspective and collaborative problem solving 
C)  Behavior modification and social learning 
D)  Strengths based approach and solution focused approach 
A)  Communication theory and psychosocial model 
B)  Developmental perspective and collaborative problem solving 
C)  Behavior modification and social learning 
D)  Strengths based approach and solution focused approach

Question 15

The most common intervention in all professional helping is giving and receiving information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following mode of behavior control involves a fixed pattern of familial behavior that is intolerant of individual variation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flexible 
B)  Rigid 
C)  Laissez-faire 
D)  Chaotic 
A)  Flexible 
B)  Rigid 
C)  Laissez-faire 
D)  Chaotic

Question 17

_________ developed a theory of human needs, placing into a hierarchy that includes five broad layers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Monica McGoldrik 
B)  Virginia Satir 
C)  Mary Richmond 
D)  Abraham Maslow 
A)  Monica McGoldrik 
B)  Virginia Satir 
C)  Mary Richmond 
D)  Abraham Maslow

Question 18

Which is not one of the three main ideas of systemic family work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Problems occur as the result of ongoing patterns of communication within the family. 
B)  Crises encountered by the family create both instability and opportunities for change. 
C)  Families function according to established rules that must be altered before problems can be effectively and permanently resolved. 
D)  Issues created within the family system are often a result of short terms issues. 
A)  Problems occur as the result of ongoing patterns of communication within the family. 
B)  Crises encountered by the family create both instability and opportunities for change. 
C)  Families function according to established rules that must be altered before problems can be effectively and permanently resolved. 
D)  Issues created within the family system are often a result of short terms issues.

Question 19

Which of the types of validity involves comparing scores with external criteria that have been previously validated and shown to be reliable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Content validity 
B)  Criterion-related validity 
C)  Face validity 
D)  Factorial validity 
A)  Content validity 
B)  Criterion-related validity 
C)  Face validity 
D)  Factorial validity

Question 20

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

A)  Assess family initiative to terminate 
B)  Initiate termination when necessary 
C)  Conclude family work constructively 
D)  Ensure each family member has individualized termination plans 
A)  Assess family initiative to terminate 
B)  Initiate termination when necessary 
C)  Conclude family work constructively 
D)  Ensure each family member has individualized termination plans

Exam 1: An Introduction to Family Social Work Questionaire

Most individuals belong to at least ____ family groupings over a lifetime?

Which of the following best describes central beliefs of family social work?

A family ecological assessment enhances the understanding of how a family operates within its environment; strengths and weaknesses are both considered.

When family social workers work with immigrant families they should do all but the following:

What is the ecological perspective and what are the implications for practice?

Not all communication by the family social worker is deliberate.

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

The narrative approach views the problem as being part of the person.

Punishment involves:

Assessment is flexible but not fluid.

_______ is a graphic family tree that can reveal who is included in the family.

Mapping techniques have little to do with racial and ethnic minorities therefore are not helpful in assessing diverse families.

Which of the following levels of the ecosystem is the first layer of relationships consisting of face-to-face relationships within the family?

Behavioral family approach is based upon the principles of:

The most common intervention in all professional helping is giving and receiving information.

Which of the following mode of behavior control involves a fixed pattern of familial behavior that is intolerant of individual variation?

_________ developed a theory of human needs, placing into a hierarchy that includes five broad layers.

Which is not one of the three main ideas of systemic family work?

Which of the types of validity involves comparing scores with external criteria that have been previously validated and shown to be reliable?

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:

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