Question 1

What are the major concepts of the structural family approach?

Accepted Answer

The structural family approach, develope

Question 2

Describe key concepts of family systems theory and how you would use it in your practice. (throughout book)

Accepted Answer

Family systems theory is a theoretical f

Question 3

Describe some advantages behavioral family social work has over traditional intervention.

Accepted Answer

Behavioral family social work has severa

Question 4

Describe the layers of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs explaining why the stages are important.

Accepted Answer

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a theory

Question 5

The book describes 4 criteria to assess parenting (Steinhauer, 1991). Describe two of the criteria in detail.

Accepted Answer

The book "Parenting: A Guide to Assessin

Question 6

Which of the following models to assess family functioning conceives of family functioning as falling on two continua: adaptability and cohesion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Family Assessment Measure 
B)  Circumplex Model of family functioning 
C)  Family Categories Schema 
D)  Timberlawn Family Evaluation Scale 
A)  Family Assessment Measure 
B)  Circumplex Model of family functioning 
C)  Family Categories Schema 
D)  Timberlawn Family Evaluation Scale

Question 7

An example of a "exception question" in solution focused therapy would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Suppose one night while you are asleep, a miracle happens and the problem is solve. What would this look like? 
B)  During times in the past or present when the problem wasn't present when it ordinarily would be, what was different? 
C)  On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the best you can feel, how far along are you today on your way to 10? 
D)  How can you cope with your depression? 
A)  Suppose one night while you are asleep, a miracle happens and the problem is solve. What would this look like? 
B)  During times in the past or present when the problem wasn't present when it ordinarily would be, what was different? 
C)  On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the best you can feel, how far along are you today on your way to 10? 
D)  How can you cope with your depression?

Question 8

There are several unique contributions of qualitative assessment measures. Describe three.

Accepted Answer

1. In-depth understanding: Qualitative a

Question 9

Positive, reinforcing consequences increase the likelihood that behavior will be repeated, while negative consequences decrease the likelihood of recurrence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Creating a genogram 
B)  Recital 
C)  Inducing awareness of change 
D)  Consolidating gains 
A)  Creating a genogram 
B)  Recital 
C)  Inducing awareness of change 
D)  Consolidating gains

Question 11

Another word for reliability is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Accountability 
B)  Suitability 
C)  Availability 
D)  Accuracy 
A)  Accountability 
B)  Suitability 
C)  Availability 
D)  Accuracy

Question 12

Name and describe the steps required for constructive termination.

Accepted Answer

Constructive termination is a situation

Question 13

Which kind of design asks (1) if the problem exists at different levels over time, and (2), if the problem is changing by itself?

Accepted Answer

A)  A design 
B)  B design 
C)  AB design 
D)  BB design 
A)  A design 
B)  B design 
C)  AB design 
D)  BB design

Question 14

Family psychoeducation assumes that the family is generally not healthy and needs the help of professionals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not a qualitative tool available for a family assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Split-halves method 
B)  Genograms 
C)  Ecomaps 
D)  Family time lines 
A)  Split-halves method 
B)  Genograms 
C)  Ecomaps 
D)  Family time lines

Question 16

Name some reasons why a battered woman stays in an abusive relationship.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why a battered

Question 17

The book identifies recommendations for safety guidelines when working with families within their home what do these guidelines entail?

Accepted Answer

The book you are referring to is not spe

Question 18

Use an appropriate assessment tool that would encompass all of the following information.
Julie and her 10 year old twin brother live with their dad Julio and their adopted sister Jan. Their mother Anita died in 2010 in a car accident. Anita had two children from a previous relationship with a man name John. Her boys names are John, age 14, and Jake, age 10. The boys continue to reside with Julio and their biological father no longer plays a role in their lives. Anita's mother Bonita continues to be a support to the family while her father passed away in 2006 from cancer. Anita also has two brothers and a sister. Her sister, Kaydan, resides close to the family and participates in many of their family functions while Anita's brothers live far away and maintain minimal contact with the family. Julio's parents, Ann and Charlie, are both deceased. Ann passed away in 2000 from a stroke and Charlie passed away in 2004 from s heart attack. Juilio has a brother, David. David and Julio have a close relationship together and work together in their family owned restaurant. Both Julio's grandparents and Anita's grandparents are deceased.

Accepted Answer

To assess the family dynamics and histor

Question 19

When working with circular causality it does not matter if the recurring behavior and interactions involving circular interaction patterns are isolated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Engagement can also sometimes be referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Joining 
B)  Assessing 
C)  Intervening 
D)  Attending 
A)  Joining 
B)  Assessing 
C)  Intervening 
D)  Attending

Exam 1: An Introduction to Family Social Work Questionaire

What are the major concepts of the structural family approach?

Describe key concepts of family systems theory and how you would use it in your practice. (throughout book)

Describe some advantages behavioral family social work has over traditional intervention.

Describe the layers of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs explaining why the stages are important.

The book describes 4 criteria to assess parenting (Steinhauer, 1991). Describe two of the criteria in detail.

Which of the following models to assess family functioning conceives of family functioning as falling on two continua: adaptability and cohesion?

An example of a "exception question" in solution focused therapy would be:

There are several unique contributions of qualitative assessment measures. Describe three.

Positive, reinforcing consequences increase the likelihood that behavior will be repeated, while negative consequences decrease the likelihood of recurrence.

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

Another word for reliability is:

Name and describe the steps required for constructive termination.

Which kind of design asks (1) if the problem exists at different levels over time, and (2), if the problem is changing by itself?

Family psychoeducation assumes that the family is generally not healthy and needs the help of professionals.

Which of the following is not a qualitative tool available for a family assessment?

Name some reasons why a battered woman stays in an abusive relationship.

The book identifies recommendations for safety guidelines when working with families within their home what do these guidelines entail?

When working with circular causality it does not matter if the recurring behavior and interactions involving circular interaction patterns are isolated.

Engagement can also sometimes be referred to as:

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