Exam 4: The Process of Generalist Practice

Abraham is a social worker at Cordia County Social Services. He notices that some of his clients find it difficult to get to their physical therapy clinic due to transportation issues. Abraham petitions before the local county board, on behalf of the agency, to purchase a van for the county residents with physical disabilities. This scenario is an example of a _____ intervention.

Define a macro client system. Provide an example of an intervention involving communities and organizations on the behalf of macro client systems.

One of the dimensions involved at the engagement stage of the planned-change process is _____ that involves not only being in tune with how clients feel but also conveying to them in a sincere and open manner that workers understand how they feel.

Assume that you are a generalist practitioner working at Community Counseling Center. A couple comes to you for help in their marital relationship. List the possible aspects of intervention that can be provided at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels during assessment.

Among some Native American and Latino groups, eye contact by the young is a sign of disrespect.

A negotiator is a generalist practitioner who provides guidance to clients and assists them in a planned-change or problem-solving process.

Verbal communication includes body positions, facial expressions, vocal tone and expression, and vocal noises other than words.

Define critical thinking. Describe the Triple-A approach to critical thinking.

An example of a(n)_____ termination is when a client leaves an institution for some reason or loses eligibility to receive social services.

An example of a planned termination would be if a client is no longer motivated to return to an agency.

Define sustainability. How can social workers incorporate this concept at the micro and macro levels?

_____ means that workers continue to be themselves while working to accomplish goals in their professional role.

Believing that something is right if it's written down is a fallacy trap.

Generalist practice requires the assumption of a wide range of professional roles.

A practitioner who speaks out on behalf of clients to promote fair and equitable treatment or gain needed resources is known as a(n)_____.

A micro client system involves larger numbers of clients, families, or groups of clients with similar characteristics or qualifications for receiving resources or services.

The English prefer less than an arm's distance during a conversation compared to North Americans.

All of the following are aspects of professionalism except :

The _____ stage of the planned-change process is the initial period when practitioners orient themselves to the problem at hand and begin to establish communication and a relationship with others also addressing the problem.

Supervision is the act of seeking help from someone with expertise in a subject to devise a plan or solve a problem.