Question 1

Define social welfare, and explain how social welfare is related to social work.

Accepted Answer

Social welfare is a nation's system of p

Question 2

Prior to the Great Depression in the 1930s, the institutional approach to social welfare dominated all other approaches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

List the steps involved in the Triple-A approach to critical thinking.

Accepted Answer

Critical thinking focuses on not taking

Question 4

The term empirical practice is preferable to the term evidence-based practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The foundation of professional social work practice is compassion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A system is a set of elements that are orderly and interrelated to make a functional whole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain the residual, institutional, and developmental perspectives of social welfare.

Accepted Answer

The residual perspective conceives of so

Question 8

_____ refers to the idea that in a perfect world all citizens would have identical rights, protection, opportunities, obligations, and social benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) Empowerment 
B) Assessment 
C) Social justice 
D) Sustainability 
A) Empowerment 
B) Assessment 
C) Social justice 
D) Sustainability

Question 9

The first step of the Triple-A approach to critical thinking is to assess the established facts and issues involved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The developmental perspective on social welfare programs gained impetus in the United States in the 1970s because:

Accepted Answer

A) it focused on the problems and gaps in society. 
B) it proposed the idea of giving people public assistance payments. 
C) it believed that people were capable of supporting themselves without help. 
D) it justified social programs in terms of the economic efficiency criteria. 
A) it focused on the problems and gaps in society. 
B) it proposed the idea of giving people public assistance payments. 
C) it believed that people were capable of supporting themselves without help. 
D) it justified social programs in terms of the economic efficiency criteria.

Question 11

An important social work value is empowerment-the process of increasing personal, interpersonal, or political power so that individuals can take action to improve their life situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Discuss quantitative and qualitative research techniques.

Accepted Answer

Research techniques include quantitative

Question 13

The Academy of Social Workers is the organization that accredits social work programs throughout the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In the context of systems theories, organizations and communities are considered _____ systems.

Accepted Answer

A) mezzo 
B) macro 
C) micro 
D) mazzo 
A) mezzo 
B) macro 
C) micro 
D) mazzo

Question 15

Barker (2014) describes ______ as a nation's system of programs, benefits, and services that help people meet those social, economic, educational, and health needs that are fundamental to the maintenance of society.

Accepted Answer

A) sustainability 
B) distributive justice 
C) social welfare 
D) fundamentalism 
A) sustainability 
B) distributive justice 
C) social welfare 
D) fundamentalism

Question 16

_____ is the process of increasing personal, interpersonal, or political power so that individuals can take action to improve their life situations.

Accepted Answer

A) Empowerment 
B) Assessment 
C) Social justice 
D) Economic justice 
A) Empowerment 
B) Assessment 
C) Social justice 
D) Economic justice

Question 17

_____ social work includes dealing with the law, educating lawyers, and serving as expert witnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) Police 
B) Occupational 
C) Forensic 
A) Police 
B) Occupational 
C) Forensic

Question 18

_____ emphasizes the study of behavior and cognitive processing.

Accepted Answer

A) Sociology 
B) Psychology 
C) Counselor education 
D) Human services 
A) Sociology 
B) Psychology 
C) Counselor education 
D) Human services

Question 19

The ____ specifically seeks to identify social interventions that have a positive impact on economic progress.

Accepted Answer

A) residual perspective 
B) institutional perspective 
C) developmental perspective 
D) structural-functional perspective 
A) residual perspective 
B) institutional perspective 
C) developmental perspective 
D) structural-functional perspective

Question 20

Social welfare policies regulate what categories of clients are served and who qualifies for a given program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Define social welfare, and explain how social welfare is related to social work.

Prior to the Great Depression in the 1930s, the institutional approach to social welfare dominated all other approaches.

List the steps involved in the Triple-A approach to critical thinking.

The term empirical practice is preferable to the term evidence-based practice.

The foundation of professional social work practice is compassion.

A system is a set of elements that are orderly and interrelated to make a functional whole.

Explain the residual, institutional, and developmental perspectives of social welfare.

_____ refers to the idea that in a perfect world all citizens would have identical rights, protection, opportunities, obligations, and social benefits.

The first step of the Triple-A approach to critical thinking is to assess the established facts and issues involved.

The developmental perspective on social welfare programs gained impetus in the United States in the 1970s because:

An important social work value is empowerment-the process of increasing personal, interpersonal, or political power so that individuals can take action to improve their life situations.

Discuss quantitative and qualitative research techniques.

The Academy of Social Workers is the organization that accredits social work programs throughout the United States.

In the context of systems theories, organizations and communities are considered _____ systems.

Barker (2014) describes ______ as a nation's system of programs, benefits, and services that help people meet those social, economic, educational, and health needs that are fundamental to the maintenance of society.

_____ is the process of increasing personal, interpersonal, or political power so that individuals can take action to improve their life situations.

_____ social work includes dealing with the law, educating lawyers, and serving as expert witnesses.

_____ emphasizes the study of behavior and cognitive processing.

The ____ specifically seeks to identify social interventions that have a positive impact on economic progress.

Social welfare policies regulate what categories of clients are served and who qualifies for a given program.

Social Work Values and Ethics

Empowerment and Human Diversity

The Process of Generalist Practice

Practice Settings

An Overview of Social Welfare and Social Work History

Policy, Policy Analysis, Policy Practice, and Policy Advocacy: Foundations for Service Provision

Policies and Programs to Combat Poverty

Social Work and Services for Children and Families

Social Work and Services for Older Adults

Social Work and Services for People With Disabilities

Social Work and Services in Health Care

Social Work and Services in Mental Health

Social Work and Substance Use, Abuse, and Dependence

Social Work and Services for Youths and in the Schools

Social Work and Services in the Criminal Justice System

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Exam 1: Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare

Define social welfare, and explain how social welfare is related to social work.

Prior to the Great Depression in the 1930s, the institutional approach to social welfare dominated all other approaches.

List the steps involved in the Triple-A approach to critical thinking.

The term empirical practice is preferable to the term evidence-based practice.

The foundation of professional social work practice is compassion.

A system is a set of elements that are orderly and interrelated to make a functional whole.

Explain the residual, institutional, and developmental perspectives of social welfare.

_____ refers to the idea that in a perfect world all citizens would have identical rights, protection, opportunities, obligations, and social benefits.

The first step of the Triple-A approach to critical thinking is to assess the established facts and issues involved.

The developmental perspective on social welfare programs gained impetus in the United States in the 1970s because:

An important social work value is empowerment-the process of increasing personal, interpersonal, or political power so that individuals can take action to improve their life situations.

Discuss quantitative and qualitative research techniques.

The Academy of Social Workers is the organization that accredits social work programs throughout the United States.

In the context of systems theories, organizations and communities are considered _____ systems.

Barker (2014) describes ______ as a nation's system of programs, benefits, and services that help people meet those social, economic, educational, and health needs that are fundamental to the maintenance of society.

_____ is the process of increasing personal, interpersonal, or political power so that individuals can take action to improve their life situations.

_____ social work includes dealing with the law, educating lawyers, and serving as expert witnesses.

_____ emphasizes the study of behavior and cognitive processing.

The ____ specifically seeks to identify social interventions that have a positive impact on economic progress.

Social welfare policies regulate what categories of clients are served and who qualifies for a given program.

Social Work Values and Ethics

Empowerment and Human Diversity

The Process of Generalist Practice

Practice Settings

An Overview of Social Welfare and Social Work History

Policy, Policy Analysis, Policy Practice, and Policy Advocacy: Foundations for Service Provision

Policies and Programs to Combat Poverty

Social Work and Services for Children and Families

Social Work and Services for Older Adults

Social Work and Services for People With Disabilities

Social Work and Services in Health Care

Social Work and Services in Mental Health

Social Work and Substance Use, Abuse, and Dependence

Social Work and Services for Youths and in the Schools

Social Work and Services in the Criminal Justice System

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