Question 1

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Sometimes conflict is necessary for macro-system changes 
B) Macro-system changes are usually quite easy 
C) Generalist practitioners usually need only think in terms of needed changes in the individual 
D) Pinpointing targets of change in outside systems is usually very simple 
A) Sometimes conflict is necessary for macro-system changes 
B) Macro-system changes are usually quite easy 
C) Generalist practitioners usually need only think in terms of needed changes in the individual 
D) Pinpointing targets of change in outside systems is usually very simple

Question 2

Competency is defined in the text as the capacity to adjust to surrounding environmental conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

It is best to abruptly end the worker-client relationship instead of discussing the upcoming ending so time isn't wasted on talking about how this will affect the client.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following curriculum areas is required for baccalaureate accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education?

Accepted Answer

A) Mental health 
B) Corrections 
C) Research 
D) Forensics 
A) Mental health 
B) Corrections 
C) Research 
D) Forensics

Question 5

The systems theory concept of _____ is defined as many different means to the same end.

Accepted Answer

A) Dynamic 
B) Homeostasis 
C) Equifinality 
D) Input 
A) Dynamic 
B) Homeostasis 
C) Equifinality 
D) Input

Question 6

Social work has the following in common with other helping professions, such as counseling, psychology, and psychiatry:

Accepted Answer

A) They all target the environment for change when necessary 
B) They all stress advocacy for clients 
C) They all have a common core for interviewing and counseling skills 
D) All of the above 
A) They all target the environment for change when necessary 
B) They all stress advocacy for clients 
C) They all have a common core for interviewing and counseling skills 
D) All of the above

Question 7

Discuss the differences and similarities between systems theory and the ecological perspective.

Accepted Answer

Systems theory and the ecological perspe

Question 8

The natural power of active involvement between people and their environments is the definition of which of the following ecological terms?

Accepted Answer

A) Energy 
B) Transactions 
C) Coping 
D) Interdependence 
A) Energy 
B) Transactions 
C) Coping 
D) Interdependence

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT true about general systems theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Major terms include system, homeostasis, and equifinality 
B) The concept of social environment is grounded in systems theory 
C) Major terms include person-in-environment, interface, and adaptation 
D) It refers to living, dynamic interactions 
A) Major terms include system, homeostasis, and equifinality 
B) The concept of social environment is grounded in systems theory 
C) Major terms include person-in-environment, interface, and adaptation 
D) It refers to living, dynamic interactions

Question 10

The authors of the text prefer the term "problem-solving" approach, as opposed to planned change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Social work fields of practice include _____ social work.

Accepted Answer

A) Forensic 
B) Occupational 
C) Police 
D) All of the above 
A) Forensic 
B) Occupational 
C) Police 
D) All of the above

Question 12

The action system is the individual who initiates the planned change process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Council on Social Work Education requires which of the following competency areas?

Accepted Answer

A) Forensic social work 
B) Diversity 
C) Adoption 
D) Spirituality 
A) Forensic social work 
B) Diversity 
C) Adoption 
D) Spirituality

Question 14

A mediator is one who represents an organization or group trying to wrestle something from another group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Workers who adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics are never confronted with ethical dilemmas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Policy in its simplest form might be thought of as rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A generalist practitioner performing the role of _____ guides a group experience.

Accepted Answer

A) Case manager 
B) Broker 
C) Advocate 
D) Facilitator 
A) Case manager 
B) Broker 
C) Advocate 
D) Facilitator

Question 18

In systems theory, a "system" is a set of elements that are arranged in a random, irregular, and unpredictable pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The text defines _____ as the ability of an individual, family, group, community, or organization to recover from adversity and resume functioning even when suffering serious trouble, confusion, or hardship.

Accepted Answer

A) Strength 
B) Resistance 
C) Compliance 
D) Resiliency 
A) Strength 
B) Resistance 
C) Compliance 
D) Resiliency

Question 20

The next-to-last step in the Generalist Intervention Model is:

Accepted Answer

A) Evaluation 
B) Implementation 
C) Follow-up 
D) Termination 
A) Evaluation 
B) Implementation 
C) Follow-up 
D) Termination

Which of the following statements is true?

Competency is defined in the text as the capacity to adjust to surrounding environmental conditions.

It is best to abruptly end the worker-client relationship instead of discussing the upcoming ending so time isn't wasted on talking about how this will affect the client.

Which of the following curriculum areas is required for baccalaureate accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education?

The systems theory concept of _____ is defined as many different means to the same end.

Social work has the following in common with other helping professions, such as counseling, psychology, and psychiatry:

Discuss the differences and similarities between systems theory and the ecological perspective.

The natural power of active involvement between people and their environments is the definition of which of the following ecological terms?

Which of the following is NOT true about general systems theory?

The authors of the text prefer the term "problem-solving" approach, as opposed to planned change.

Social work fields of practice include _____ social work.

The action system is the individual who initiates the planned change process.

The Council on Social Work Education requires which of the following competency areas?

A mediator is one who represents an organization or group trying to wrestle something from another group.

Workers who adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics are never confronted with ethical dilemmas.

Policy in its simplest form might be thought of as rules.

A generalist practitioner performing the role of _____ guides a group experience.

In systems theory, a "system" is a set of elements that are arranged in a random, irregular, and unpredictable pattern.

The text defines _____ as the ability of an individual, family, group, community, or organization to recover from adversity and resume functioning even when suffering serious trouble, confusion, or hardship.

The next-to-last step in the Generalist Intervention Model is:

Practice Skills for Working With Individuals

Practice Skills for Working With Groups

Skills for Working With Organizations and Communities

Engagement and Assessment in Generalist Practice

Planning in Generalist Practice

Examples of Implementation in Generalist Practice

Evaluation Termination and Follow up in Generalist Practice

Understanding Families Family Assessment

Working With Families

Values Ethics and the Resolution of Ethical Dilemmas

Culturally Competent Social Work Practice

Gender Sensitive Social Work Practice

Advocacy

Brokering and Case Management

Recording in Generalist Social Work Practice

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Exam 1: Introducing Generalist Practice: the Generalist Intervention Model

Which of the following statements is true?

Competency is defined in the text as the capacity to adjust to surrounding environmental conditions.

It is best to abruptly end the worker-client relationship instead of discussing the upcoming ending so time isn't wasted on talking about how this will affect the client.

Which of the following curriculum areas is required for baccalaureate accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education?

The systems theory concept of _____ is defined as many different means to the same end.

Social work has the following in common with other helping professions, such as counseling, psychology, and psychiatry:

Discuss the differences and similarities between systems theory and the ecological perspective.

The natural power of active involvement between people and their environments is the definition of which of the following ecological terms?

Which of the following is NOT true about general systems theory?

The authors of the text prefer the term "problem-solving" approach, as opposed to planned change.

Social work fields of practice include _____ social work.

The action system is the individual who initiates the planned change process.

The Council on Social Work Education requires which of the following competency areas?

A mediator is one who represents an organization or group trying to wrestle something from another group.

Workers who adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics are never confronted with ethical dilemmas.

Policy in its simplest form might be thought of as rules.

A generalist practitioner performing the role of _____ guides a group experience.

In systems theory, a "system" is a set of elements that are arranged in a random, irregular, and unpredictable pattern.

The text defines _____ as the ability of an individual, family, group, community, or organization to recover from adversity and resume functioning even when suffering serious trouble, confusion, or hardship.

The next-to-last step in the Generalist Intervention Model is:

Practice Skills for Working With Individuals

Practice Skills for Working With Groups

Skills for Working With Organizations and Communities

Engagement and Assessment in Generalist Practice

Planning in Generalist Practice

Examples of Implementation in Generalist Practice

Evaluation Termination and Follow up in Generalist Practice

Understanding Families Family Assessment

Working With Families

Values Ethics and the Resolution of Ethical Dilemmas

Culturally Competent Social Work Practice

Gender Sensitive Social Work Practice

Advocacy

Brokering and Case Management

Recording in Generalist Social Work Practice

Filters