Question 1

The first step in implementing a single-subject evaluation is to identify an easily measured goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Jan has just gotten a new job as a nurse's aide. She seems happy and expresses her glee to her social worker, Dorothy, at their last session together. What should Dorothy say?

Accepted Answer

A) I am so happy for you and delighted that you have found something that really interests you. You really look excited. 
B) You are happy now but I worry about how you will get along after our sessions are over. This has been an important part of your life and I would think you might miss it. Many others have. 
C) Let's talk about how you're feeling about the ending of our relationship. I feel a bit blue that we won't be seeing each other every week. 
A) I am so happy for you and delighted that you have found something that really interests you. You really look excited. 
B) You are happy now but I worry about how you will get along after our sessions are over. This has been an important part of your life and I would think you might miss it. Many others have. 
C) Let's talk about how you're feeling about the ending of our relationship. I feel a bit blue that we won't be seeing each other every week. A

Question 3

Identify and discuss the possible intervention outcomes that may be discovered during follow-up.

Accepted Answer

Possible intervention outcomes that may be discovered during follow-up could include:

1. Improved behavior or symptoms: The intervention may have successfully addressed the targeted behavior or symptoms, leading to a reduction or elimination of the problem.

2. No change in behavior or symptoms: It is possible that the intervention did not have the desired effect, and the behavior or symptoms remain unchanged.

3. Unintended consequences: Sometimes, interventions can have unintended consequences, such as new symptoms or behaviors emerging as a result of the intervention.

4. Need for further intervention: Follow-up may reveal that additional or different interventions are needed to address the problem effectively.

5. Improved quality of life: Even if the targeted behavior or symptoms have not changed, the intervention may have still improved the individual's overall quality of life in other ways.

6. Regression: In some cases, individuals may initially show improvement but then experience a regression of symptoms or behaviors.

During follow-up, it is important to carefully assess and discuss these possible outcomes to determine the effectiveness of the intervention and make any necessary adjustments to the treatment plan.

Question 4

Treatment group members are likely to experience less intense reactions to termination than task group members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The one thing that follow-up does not determine is whether an intervention worked.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Regarding client follow-up, which of the following is (are) true?

Accepted Answer

A) Client suggestions and input following a few weeks or months of reflection may be more valuable than observations made in the termination process 
B) Follow-up sessions are typically more formal than the ongoing sessions 
C) A gency protocol may establish a specific period at which follow-up contacts with clients are made 
D) a and c only 
A) Client suggestions and input following a few weeks or months of reflection may be more valuable than observations made in the termination process 
B) Follow-up sessions are typically more formal than the ongoing sessions 
C) A gency protocol may establish a specific period at which follow-up contacts with clients are made 
D) a and c only

Question 7

Feelings and beliefs of clients are examples of situations where self-reports can appropriately be used to gather information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Explain the purposes of evaluation at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.

Accepted Answer

Evaluation at the micro, mezzo, and macr

Question 9

Which of the following is true about termination?

Accepted Answer

A) Gut level feelings or impressions on the part of the worker is a very good basis for judging whether it is time for termination 
B) Termination should be done for reasons relating to client needs and not based upon worker needs 
C) Termination should occur precipitously 
D) The tasks for termination are totally different when working with an organization as opposed to working with an individual 
A) Gut level feelings or impressions on the part of the worker is a very good basis for judging whether it is time for termination 
B) Termination should be done for reasons relating to client needs and not based upon worker needs 
C) Termination should occur precipitously 
D) The tasks for termination are totally different when working with an organization as opposed to working with an individual

Question 10

Micro-level evaluations are focused on whether entire programs accomplished their purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

One of the ways of stabilizing change in large systems is to ensure that newly created policies and procedures are very clear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The independent variable is the outcome or end product of the helping process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_____ is the alternate explanation for program outcomes when people are merely interacting to new things.

Accepted Answer

A) Mortality 
B) Reactance 
C) Maturation 
D) Creaming 
A) Mortality 
B) Reactance 
C) Maturation 
D) Creaming

Question 14

_____ is the extent to which an instrument measures the same phenomenon in the same way each time the measure is used.

Accepted Answer

A) Validity 
B) Reliability 
C) Baseline 
D) Generalizability 
A) Validity 
B) Reliability 
C) Baseline 
D) Generalizability

Question 15

Program evaluation should be accomplished in such a fashion that it does not interfere with giving service to clients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An important way in which the worker can help a client at termination is to ensure that the topic of termination is addressed early in the relationship, preferably at the beginning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Task-achievement scaling is especially useful for situations in which there is limited contact between worker and client.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Whenever possible, workers should attempt to use multiple measures or indicators to help ensure that they are getting valid and reliable information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Ultimately, the goal at termination is to empower the client system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Ideally, a baseline should be based on several observations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The first step in implementing a single-subject evaluation is to identify an easily measured goal.

Jan has just gotten a new job as a nurse's aide. She seems happy and expresses her glee to her social worker, Dorothy, at their last session together. What should Dorothy say?

Identify and discuss the possible intervention outcomes that may be discovered during follow-up.

Treatment group members are likely to experience less intense reactions to termination than task group members.

The one thing that follow-up does not determine is whether an intervention worked.

Regarding client follow-up, which of the following is (are) true?

Feelings and beliefs of clients are examples of situations where self-reports can appropriately be used to gather information.

Explain the purposes of evaluation at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.

Which of the following is true about termination?

Micro-level evaluations are focused on whether entire programs accomplished their purpose.

One of the ways of stabilizing change in large systems is to ensure that newly created policies and procedures are very clear.

The independent variable is the outcome or end product of the helping process.

_____ is the alternate explanation for program outcomes when people are merely interacting to new things.

_____ is the extent to which an instrument measures the same phenomenon in the same way each time the measure is used.

Program evaluation should be accomplished in such a fashion that it does not interfere with giving service to clients.

An important way in which the worker can help a client at termination is to ensure that the topic of termination is addressed early in the relationship, preferably at the beginning.

Task-achievement scaling is especially useful for situations in which there is limited contact between worker and client.

Whenever possible, workers should attempt to use multiple measures or indicators to help ensure that they are getting valid and reliable information.

Ultimately, the goal at termination is to empower the client system.

Ideally, a baseline should be based on several observations.

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Exam 8: Evaluation Termination and Follow up in Generalist Practice

The first step in implementing a single-subject evaluation is to identify an easily measured goal.

Jan has just gotten a new job as a nurse's aide. She seems happy and expresses her glee to her social worker, Dorothy, at their last session together. What should Dorothy say?

Identify and discuss the possible intervention outcomes that may be discovered during follow-up.

Treatment group members are likely to experience less intense reactions to termination than task group members.

The one thing that follow-up does not determine is whether an intervention worked.

Regarding client follow-up, which of the following is (are) true?

Feelings and beliefs of clients are examples of situations where self-reports can appropriately be used to gather information.

Explain the purposes of evaluation at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.

Which of the following is true about termination?

Micro-level evaluations are focused on whether entire programs accomplished their purpose.

One of the ways of stabilizing change in large systems is to ensure that newly created policies and procedures are very clear.

The independent variable is the outcome or end product of the helping process.

_____ is the alternate explanation for program outcomes when people are merely interacting to new things.

_____ is the extent to which an instrument measures the same phenomenon in the same way each time the measure is used.

Program evaluation should be accomplished in such a fashion that it does not interfere with giving service to clients.

An important way in which the worker can help a client at termination is to ensure that the topic of termination is addressed early in the relationship, preferably at the beginning.

Task-achievement scaling is especially useful for situations in which there is limited contact between worker and client.

Whenever possible, workers should attempt to use multiple measures or indicators to help ensure that they are getting valid and reliable information.

Ultimately, the goal at termination is to empower the client system.

Ideally, a baseline should be based on several observations.

Introducing Generalist Practice: the Generalist Intervention Model

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

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