Exam 1: Introducing Generalist Practice: the Generalist Intervention Model

Output is the energy, information, or communication flow received from other systems.

Maintaining a relatively stable, constant state of equilibrium or balance is the definition of the _____ concept in systems theory.

The NASW Code of Ethics addresses the social worker's ethical responsibilities to:

_____ means social workers should use the approaches and interventions in their practice that research has determined are effective.

Research-informed practice means that social workers should use the approaches and interventions in their practice that research has determined are effective.

All of the following are true of a systems approach except :

The two factors involved in resiliency are risk factors and vulnerability factors.

Equifinality refers to the fact that there are many different means to the same end.

Assessment in generalist social work practice should emphasize and focus only on the micro level of practice.

What is social welfare policy, and why is it important to you as a social worker?

In social work practice, supervision and consultation are generally synonymous terms.

One of the pitfalls to critical thinking described in the text is the reliance on personal experience and testimonials.

Social justice is defined as distribution of resources in a fair and equitable manner.

The Generalist Intervention Model involves only the macro system as a target of change.

The critical thinking method described in the text is called the Triple C approach.

A generalist practitioner performing the role of _____ steps forward and speaks out on behalf of clients in order to promote fair and equitable treatment or gain needed resources.

_____ in the macro social environment are values and beliefs held by people in the social environment that are strong enough to influence people's activities, including how government is structured or restricted.

The dynamic concept in the systems model refers to people with exuberant personalities.

_____ involves efforts to change policies in legislative, agency, and community settings, whether by establishing new policies, improving existing ones, or defeating the policy initiatives of other people.

Define generalist social work practice and explain what is meant by an eclectic knowledge base.