Question 1

Describe the theories and perspective that inform macro-level change.

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. Following are the theories and perspective that inform macro-level change:
Systems theory is relevant to working with groups and communities because such entities are subsystems that interact with and are influenced by larger systems in the social environment. An important consideration is the extent to which these subsystems are marginalized or have a relationship that promotes and sustains growth and development.
Conflict theory is compatible with systems theory, in particular because tensions between subsystems and larger systems may revolve around issues of power, either the lack thereof or attempts by marginalized subsystems to gain power.
Human agency theory refers to the capacity of groups and communities to be active participants in collective action to increase their power to address inequality and injustice. Perspectives include empowerment, strengths, and social justice, each of which is amplified in human agency theory.
Social justice, as articulated in the Council of Social Work Educational Policy Standards, includes economic and social justice. Social justice is broadly understood to include equality and fairness in access to and distribution of resources (distributive justice) and access to opportunity. Procedural justice relates to people's participation in the decisions that influence their lives-for example, decisions about the distribution of resources.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of the principles of social work?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​They dictate intolerance for systems that create and maintain social conditions that result in personal problems. 
B) ​They do not recommend linking the macro-level issues with micro-level issues. 
C) ​They focus on the individual problems of a person in isolation rather than focusing on the person-in-the-environment. 
D) ​They reject the belief system that guided the work of the settlement house movement. 
A) ​They dictate intolerance for systems that create and maintain social conditions that result in personal problems. 
B) ​They do not recommend linking the macro-level issues with micro-level issues. 
C) ​They focus on the individual problems of a person in isolation rather than focusing on the person-in-the-environment. 
D) ​They reject the belief system that guided the work of the settlement house movement. A

Question 3

Discuss the concepts of social distance and social empathy. Discuss the influence that each could have on attempts to develop resources in response to a particular need.

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. Segal (2007) proposes that many of the shortcomings and injustices in social policies can be understood with respect to the social distance between those in need and those who make policy. This distance, according to Segal, contributes to a lack of social empathy, the results of which frame how social problems are conceptualized, and the underpinnings of which are influenced by the historical and ongoing debate regarding the role of the government as a problem solver. Thus, social distance has a decisive role in the provision of government assistance, which often consists of mandates and procedural requirements that are restrictive and punitive due to a lack of understanding about the context and complexities of a problem, who is affected by the problem, and how. As a social worker in contact with clients who are affected by social problems and conditions and by policy decisions, you have access to a wealth of information that can be used to inform policy makers about the realities of clients' lives. Presenting information about a particular problem to the public and to policy makers is a means by which you can lessen the distance between them and those who are affected by a social problem or a policy, as well as advance social justice.

Question 4

A social worker involved in developing resources or advocacy for a community should _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​always adhere to a single approach rather than combining both micro and macro approaches 
B) ​respect the values and beliefs of the community 
C) ​ensure that his or her actions are consistent with the principles of the community even at the cost of ignoring the ethical principles of the profession 
D) ​ignore the person-in-the-environment aspect 
A) ​always adhere to a single approach rather than combining both micro and macro approaches 
B) ​respect the values and beliefs of the community 
C) ​ensure that his or her actions are consistent with the principles of the community even at the cost of ignoring the ethical principles of the profession 
D) ​ignore the person-in-the-environment aspect

Question 5

When a client declines to pursue an advocacy action proposed by a social worker, the social worker should:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​act on behalf of the client. 
B) ​respect the client's decision. 
C) ​force the client to act. 
D) condemn the decision of the client.​ 
A) ​act on behalf of the client. 
B) ​respect the client's decision. 
C) ​force the client to act. 
D) condemn the decision of the client.​

Question 6

Discuss how you would use Erlich and Rivera's levels of community contact in developing resources for a diverse group.

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. Rivera and Erlich (199

Question 7

When discriminatory practices or policies occur because of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, culture, family form, or other factors, _____ is required.​

Accepted Answer

A) policy analysis and advocacy​ 
B) ​needs assessments for the community 
C) ​segregation of different groups within a society 
D) ​relaxation of established ethical standards 
A) policy analysis and advocacy​ 
B) ​needs assessments for the community 
C) ​segregation of different groups within a society 
D) ​relaxation of established ethical standards

Question 8

_____ refers to the capacity of groups and communities to be active participants in collective action to increase their power to address inequality and injustice.​

Accepted Answer

A) Conflict theory​ 
B) ​Human agency theory 
C) ​Empowerment theory 
D) ​Social exclusion theory 
A) Conflict theory​ 
B) ​Human agency theory 
C) ​Empowerment theory 
D) ​Social exclusion theory

Question 9

Why is a two-prong approach, specifically a combination of micro and macro, required to solve certain social issues?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Because of the inefficiency of new social workers 
B) ​Because of the growing distance between men and the environment 
C) ​Because of the priority people place on solving personal problems 
D) ​Because of the interlocking connection between the public and the private 
A) ​Because of the inefficiency of new social workers 
B) ​Because of the growing distance between men and the environment 
C) ​Because of the priority people place on solving personal problems 
D) ​Because of the interlocking connection between the public and the private

Question 10

Describe the role of social media as a tool to advance a social cause. Provide a rationale in support of your decision.

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. In today's world of te

Question 11

Define social justice. Describe how the definition of social justice can advance an agenda for social and economic justice.

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. Social justice, as art

Question 12

Macro practice activities primarily target the:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​trauma suffered by people who have lost their family members. 
B) ​conditions that affect groups of people. 
C) ​personal problems faced by individual clients. 
D) ​beliefs and values of individuals. 
A) ​trauma suffered by people who have lost their family members. 
B) ​conditions that affect groups of people. 
C) ​personal problems faced by individual clients. 
D) ​beliefs and values of individuals.

Question 13

Discuss some factors that are vital to effective social action and class advocacy.

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. Some factors that are

Question 14

Consider a social worker who is working with a group or community to advocate for a particular cause. Ethical standards require that the social worker inform the participants about:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​how to channelize public opinion for the cause. 
B) ​potential reactions and risks that could surface. 
C) ​the preferred medium of communication among members of the community. 
D) ​the religious and cultural differences among members of the community. 
A) ​how to channelize public opinion for the cause. 
B) ​potential reactions and risks that could surface. 
C) ​the preferred medium of communication among members of the community. 
D) ​the religious and cultural differences among members of the community.

Question 15

Qualitative methods of a needs assessment involve:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​collecting numerical data about the percentage of people facing a particular problem in a community. 
B) ​inviting client groups to identify their resource needs, such as through focus groups or group interviews. 
C) ​using geographic information systems to track problems of interest in a particular community. 
D) ​using statistical tools to analyze the severity of a social problem in a particular area. 
A) ​collecting numerical data about the percentage of people facing a particular problem in a community. 
B) ​inviting client groups to identify their resource needs, such as through focus groups or group interviews. 
C) ​using geographic information systems to track problems of interest in a particular community. 
D) ​using statistical tools to analyze the severity of a social problem in a particular area.

Question 16

Capacity building has as its main focus:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​increasing the ability of a community to act on its own behalf, make decisions, and direct its own actions. 
B) ​raising awareness among government officials about the need to aid the development of a particular community. 
C) ​seeking to build relationships within a community and demanding its rights from the government. 
D) ​making use of strategies from various models of social development. 
A) ​increasing the ability of a community to act on its own behalf, make decisions, and direct its own actions. 
B) ​raising awareness among government officials about the need to aid the development of a particular community. 
C) ​seeking to build relationships within a community and demanding its rights from the government. 
D) ​making use of strategies from various models of social development.

Question 17

Which of the following is used as a framework to assess social problems and conditions of inequality and oppression that influence people's ability to reach their potential?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Empowerment theory 
B) ​Capacity building 
C) ​Social justice 
D) ​Human agency theory 
A) ​Empowerment theory 
B) ​Capacity building 
C) ​Social justice 
D) ​Human agency theory

Question 18

_____ relate to the needs of a particular group or community to address deprivation, the absence of a resource, or a particular concern.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Esteem needs 
B) ​Safety needs 
C) ​Demand needs 
D) ​Normative needs 
A) ​Esteem needs 
B) ​Safety needs 
C) ​Demand needs 
D) ​Normative needs

Question 19

Which of the following scenarios is an example of macro practice?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​A direct practitioner helping a husband and wife resolve their differences 
B) ​A direct practitioner helping elderly people at a retirement home fill the right forms to claim their pensions 
C) ​A direct practitioner helping differently-abled children get better education by proposing changes in the education policies 
D) ​A direct practitioner helping a chain smoker quit smoking 
A) ​A direct practitioner helping a husband and wife resolve their differences 
B) ​A direct practitioner helping elderly people at a retirement home fill the right forms to claim their pensions 
C) ​A direct practitioner helping differently-abled children get better education by proposing changes in the education policies 
D) ​A direct practitioner helping a chain smoker quit smoking

Question 20

Change at the macro level is primarily focused on:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​the backward section of society. 
B) ​the privileged section of society. 
C) ​intervening in personal matters of people. 
D) ​large-scale interventions. 
A) ​the backward section of society. 
B) ​the privileged section of society. 
C) ​intervening in personal matters of people. 
D) ​large-scale interventions.

Describe the theories and perspective that inform macro-level change.

Which of the following statements is true of the principles of social work?

Discuss the concepts of social distance and social empathy. Discuss the influence that each could have on attempts to develop resources in response to a particular need.

A social worker involved in developing resources or advocacy for a community should _____.

When a client declines to pursue an advocacy action proposed by a social worker, the social worker should:

Discuss how you would use Erlich and Rivera's levels of community contact in developing resources for a diverse group.

When discriminatory practices or policies occur because of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, culture, family form, or other factors, _____ is required.

_____ refers to the capacity of groups and communities to be active participants in collective action to increase their power to address inequality and injustice.

Why is a two-prong approach, specifically a combination of micro and macro, required to solve certain social issues?

Describe the role of social media as a tool to advance a social cause. Provide a rationale in support of your decision.

Define social justice. Describe how the definition of social justice can advance an agenda for social and economic justice.

Macro practice activities primarily target the:

Discuss some factors that are vital to effective social action and class advocacy.

Consider a social worker who is working with a group or community to advocate for a particular cause. Ethical standards require that the social worker inform the participants about:

Qualitative methods of a needs assessment involve:

Capacity building has as its main focus:

Which of the following is used as a framework to assess social problems and conditions of inequality and oppression that influence people's ability to reach their potential?

_____ relate to the needs of a particular group or community to address deprivation, the absence of a resource, or a particular concern.

Which of the following scenarios is an example of macro practice?

Change at the macro level is primarily focused on:

The Challenges of Social Work

Direct Practice: Domain, Philosophy and Roles

Overview of the Helping Process

Operationalizing the Cardinal Social Work Values

Building Blocks of Communication: Conveying Empathy and Authenticity

Verbal Following, Exploring, and Focusing Skills

Eliminating Counterproductive Communication Patterns and Substituting Positive Alternatives

Assessment: Exploring and Understanding Problems and Strengths

Assessing Intrapersonal and Environmental Systems

Assessing Family Functioning in Diverse Family and Cultural Contexts

Forming and Assessing Social Work Groups

Developing Goals and Formulating a Contract

Planning and Implementing Change-Oriented Strategies

Enhancing Family Functioning and Relationships

Intervening in Social Work Groups

Additive Empathy, Interpretation, and Confrontation

Managing Barriers to Change

The Final Phase: Evaluation and Termination

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Exam 14: Developing Resources, Advocacy, and Organizing As Intervention Strategies

Describe the theories and perspective that inform macro-level change.

Which of the following statements is true of the principles of social work?​

Discuss the concepts of social distance and social empathy. Discuss the influence that each could have on attempts to develop resources in response to a particular need.

A social worker involved in developing resources or advocacy for a community should _____.​

When a client declines to pursue an advocacy action proposed by a social worker, the social worker should:​

Discuss how you would use Erlich and Rivera's levels of community contact in developing resources for a diverse group.

When discriminatory practices or policies occur because of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, culture, family form, or other factors, _____ is required.​

_____ refers to the capacity of groups and communities to be active participants in collective action to increase their power to address inequality and injustice.​

Why is a two-prong approach, specifically a combination of micro and macro, required to solve certain social issues?​

Describe the role of social media as a tool to advance a social cause. Provide a rationale in support of your decision.

Define social justice. Describe how the definition of social justice can advance an agenda for social and economic justice.

Macro practice activities primarily target the:​

Discuss some factors that are vital to effective social action and class advocacy.

Consider a social worker who is working with a group or community to advocate for a particular cause. Ethical standards require that the social worker inform the participants about:​

Qualitative methods of a needs assessment involve:​

Capacity building has as its main focus:​

Which of the following is used as a framework to assess social problems and conditions of inequality and oppression that influence people's ability to reach their potential?​

_____ relate to the needs of a particular group or community to address deprivation, the absence of a resource, or a particular concern.​

Which of the following scenarios is an example of macro practice?​

Change at the macro level is primarily focused on:​

The Challenges of Social Work

Direct Practice: Domain, Philosophy and Roles

Overview of the Helping Process

Operationalizing the Cardinal Social Work Values

Building Blocks of Communication: Conveying Empathy and Authenticity

Verbal Following, Exploring, and Focusing Skills

Eliminating Counterproductive Communication Patterns and Substituting Positive Alternatives

Assessment: Exploring and Understanding Problems and Strengths

Assessing Intrapersonal and Environmental Systems

Assessing Family Functioning in Diverse Family and Cultural Contexts

Forming and Assessing Social Work Groups

Developing Goals and Formulating a Contract

Planning and Implementing Change-Oriented Strategies

Enhancing Family Functioning and Relationships

Intervening in Social Work Groups

Additive Empathy, Interpretation, and Confrontation

Managing Barriers to Change

The Final Phase: Evaluation and Termination

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Which of the following statements is true of the principles of social work?

A social worker involved in developing resources or advocacy for a community should _____.

When a client declines to pursue an advocacy action proposed by a social worker, the social worker should:

When discriminatory practices or policies occur because of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, culture, family form, or other factors, _____ is required.

_____ refers to the capacity of groups and communities to be active participants in collective action to increase their power to address inequality and injustice.

Why is a two-prong approach, specifically a combination of micro and macro, required to solve certain social issues?

Macro practice activities primarily target the:

Consider a social worker who is working with a group or community to advocate for a particular cause. Ethical standards require that the social worker inform the participants about:

Qualitative methods of a needs assessment involve:

Capacity building has as its main focus:

Which of the following is used as a framework to assess social problems and conditions of inequality and oppression that influence people's ability to reach their potential?

_____ relate to the needs of a particular group or community to address deprivation, the absence of a resource, or a particular concern.

Which of the following scenarios is an example of macro practice?

Change at the macro level is primarily focused on: