Exam 5: Practice Settings

The National Association of Social Workers fulfills all of the following purposes except :

Some states of United States feel that certification is a stronger word, implying more advanced skills than licensure.

The research conducted by Brandwein (2008)indicates that male social workers earned _____ more than their female counterparts, even when all other variables were controlled.

A group of agency workers and clients who join forces to conduct a letter-writing campaign to legislators to place stoplights at a dangerous intersection is an example of a(n)_____ that serves community needs.

Social workers practicing in rural communities should:

According the survey conducted by O'Neill (2003), in which of the following fields of practice is  the majority of social workers with a master's degree (MSW)employed?

Describe the four types of social support systems to which social workers can help families get connected.

_____ social agencies are run by some designated unit of government and are usually regulated by laws impacting policy.

List the five purposes that the National Association of Social Workers fulfills.

In social education, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)is the body that accredits a _____.

Cite and define the five categories of social work practice that jurisdictions may legally regulate.

Over one-third of social workers with a bachelor's degree (BSW)get their first social work job in _____ settings.

Define accreditation, and cite the organization that provides accreditation for social work programs.

One of the traditional methods of community organization is the idea of _____, which is to involve as many people as possible within the community in a democratic manner to define their goals and help themselves.

Explain the reason why social work with families combines micro and mezzo levels of practice.

According to the survey conducted by Hull (2004)and Buchan, Hull, Rogers, Rodenhiser, and Smith (2004), in which of the following fields of practice is  the greatest number of social workers with a bachelor's degree (BSW)employed at graduation?

Treatment groups in social work practice help individuals solve personal problems, change unwanted behaviors, cope with stress, and improve quality of life.

A public social agency's primary purpose is to earn a profit for its owners.

Rank the following fields of practice according to the percentage of social workers with a bachelor's degree (BSWs)who are employed at graduation (1 = highest; 4 = lowest): Family services Aging/geriatrics Health/medical care Corrections/criminal justice

A(n)_____ is a task group serving client needs that meets to establish, monitor, and coordinate service plans on behalf of a client system.