Deck 2: Introduction to Professionalism

Question 1

The common factors that are important for the effective working relationships between social workers and their clients are:

A)not related to the facilitative conditions.
B)also referred to as facilitative conditions.
C)specific to a particular model or approach employed by social workers while dealing with their clients.
D)separate from the effects of specific intervention approaches and techniques employed by social workers.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

In the context of social work service, integrity suggests:

A)consequentiality.
B)secrecy.
C)flexibility.
D)trustworthiness.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

In the context of professionalism among social workers, what is the fundamental attribution error?

A)The tendency of people to blame external factors, such as other people or circumstances, for their personal shortcomings is referred to as the fundamental attribution error.
B)The use of unethical measures by social workers while collecting research data is referred to as the fundamental attribution error.
C)The overvaluing of personal and the undervaluing of social and environmental factors in the analysis of human behavior is referred to as the fundamental attribution error.
D)The inability to see one's personal lapses in judgement is referred to as the fundamental attribution error.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

In the context of social workers, which of the following is a fundamental aspect of professionalism?

A)The license owned by social workers
B)The salary of social workers
C)The expertise of social workers
D)The status enjoyed by social workers

Question 5

In the context of social workers, the degree to which helpers believe in the value and effectiveness of what they do and how they do it is termed:

A)allegiance.
B)self-control.
C)facilitation.
D)self-efficacy.

Question 6

In addition to integrity, professionalism among social workers involves a sophisticated level of:

A)self-understanding and self-control.
B)assumptions and presumptions.
C)personality and status.
D)individuality and personal progress.

Question 7

For social workers, _____ involves the "confidence in their ability to execute specific skills in a particular set of circumstances and thereby achieve a successful outcome" (Holden, Meenaghan, Anastas, & Metrey, 2001, p.116).

A)self-interest
B)self-efficacy
C)self-control
D)self-awareness

Question 8

Social workers are obligated personally, morally, ethically, and legally to reflect high standards of professionalism in all aspects of service activities.

Question 9

_____ is one of the "big five" or OCEAN personality factors.

A)Self-reliance
B)Selfishness
C)Neuroticism
D)Introversion

Question 10

In technical terms, _____ is "the study of the relationships among organisms as well as the relationships between them and their physical environment" (Collin, 2004, p.69).

A)psychology
B)terminology
C)sociology
D)ecology

Question 11

In its Code of Ethics, the National Association of Social Workers (2008) holds that social workers should:

A)benefit from the status and authority of being a licensed social worker.
B)not be given a privileged status in society.
C)promote an establishmentarian orientation in favor of the social status quo.
D)not be associated with dishonesty.

Question 12

Social workers must not only possess sophisticated knowledge and expertise; we must also expect that we can make a difference as well.

Question 13

In the context of social workers, which of the following practices is likely to improve the quality and the effectiveness of the process of helping clients?

A)Using immediate thoughts and emotional reactions as a basis for professional action
B)Acquiring systematic evaluative feedback from clients
C)Using a standard approach to solve the problems of each client
D)Asking closed-ended questions during interviews with clients

Question 14

Identify a factor that tends to promote an establishmentarian orientation that favors the status quo and may interfere with a social worker's mission as a social-change-focused professional.

A)Threat of job loss
B)Elimination of discrimination
C)Extensive scope of the services a social worker provides
D)Diversity in human communities

Question 15

Professionalism in social work involves all of the following fundamental aspects EXCEPT:

A)personal and professional integrity.
B)a privileged status and prestige in society.
C)diversity and difference.
D)critical thinking and scientific inquiry.

Question 16

Social workers understand that even though situational factors may override personal characteristics, strongly moral and conscientious people do not take immoral or illegal action.

Question 17

As a social worker, you demonstrate integrity when you:

A)always use your immediate thoughts and emotional reactions as a basis for professional action.
B)hold an entirely different set of personal and religious views from that of a client.
C)change your mind when credible evidence challenges previously held beliefs.
D)reveal the information given by a client to other clients.

Question 18

Self-understanding and self-control are outcomes that can be completed prior to starting social work.

Question 19

Personality characteristics, such as introversion and extraversion, are not influenced by external circumstances.

Question 20

Because of the emphasis on person-in-environment, social workers recognize that situations and circumstances strongly influence human experience and action.

Question 21

Why is the person-in-environment perspective important to you as a social worker?

Question 22

What are your views on professionalism in the sphere of social work?

Question 23

Social relationships and social networks influence social workers.

Question 24

Imagine a scenario where you are in charge of a shelter for women who are victims of domestic violence.You encounter a case where a woman is physically and emotionally tortured by her spouse.But instead of staying away from the abuse and trying to improve her life, she wants to stay at home in fear of disgrace.Outline the knowledge and skills required to handle this particular case.

Question 25

It is essential that as a social worker you develop a strong social support network to help you manage the impact of the demands of this highly stressful profession.Assess the areas where you may be most impacted by your own social circumstances.

Question 26

Assume that you are the supervisor of a social worker who is responsible for overseeing the welfare of abused and neglected children placed in foster care.You discover that the social worker fraudulently reported that he visits each child twice a week when the truth is that he visits most children about once every two or three months.What would you do in this situation? How would your decision be affected if (a) the children are all safe and healthy and (b) one of the children has died as a result of abuse by members of the foster family?

Question 27

What are the factors that contribute to social well-being?

Question 28

Discuss the Human Development Index.

Question 29

Is it ethical for a social worker to lie to his or her supervisor?

Question 30

Do you agree with the view that empathy may appear in several forms?

Question 31

As a social worker, how would you show integrity?

Question 32

As the study of human well-being has evolved, theoretical models and evaluation measures have become more discipline specific.