Exam 4: The Process of Generalist Practice

_____ means that workers continue to be themselves while working to accomplish goals in their professional role.

Distinguish between the traditional social work assessment model and the strengths-based assessment model.

​In the context of cultural differences in nonverbal and verbal communication, all of the following are true except that:

Sexism refers to any preconceived notions about a person based solely on gender.

The process of critical thinking employs:

What critical thinking questions need to be asked to prove the accuracy of this statement "Working with the neighborhood group improved community conditions"?

The _____ stage of the planned-change process involves the investigation and determination of variables affecting an identified problem or issue as viewed from micro, mezzo, or macro perspectives.

Assume that you are a generalist practitioner working at Community Counseling Center. A couple comes to you for help in their marital relationship. List the possible aspects of intervention that can be provided at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels during assessment.

Verbal communication includes body positions, facial expressions, vocal tone and expression, and vocal noises other than words.

Social workers' overall demeanor-including their ability to convey warmth, empathy, and genuineness, concepts related to nonverbal behavior-can enhance the engagement process.

In the context of the planned-change process, _____ refers to the process of determining the extent to which a given intervention was effective in achieving its goals.

The role of a(n) _____ is to resolve arguments or disagreements among individual, family, group, organizational, or community systems in conflict.

Explain how space and distance during conversations vary in different cultures. Provide specific examples.

Juanita is a social worker who receives a new case referral, Jacinta, a 10-year-old girl who has severe behavioral problems. Jacinta often disobeys her parents and throws tantrums at home. She requires behavioral assessments to determine a treatment plan. This scenario is an example of a mezzo-level intervention.

The English prefer less than an arm's distance during a conversation compared to North Americans.

Compare and contrast the terms "planned change" and "problem solving."

Believing that something is right if it's written down is a fallacy trap.

Define sustainability. How can social workers incorporate this concept at the micro and macro levels?

Abraham is a social worker at Cordia County Social Services. He notices that some of his clients find it difficult to get to their physical therapy clinic due to transportation issues. Abraham petitions before the local county board, on behalf of the agency, to purchase a van for the county residents with physical disabilities. This scenario is an example of a _____ intervention.

A traditional social work assessment model for an individual seeking mental health services involves all of the following dimensions except: