Deck 20: Social Work: A Maturing Profession

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an attribute of a profession?

A) Systematic theory
B) Authority
C) Community intervention
D) Ethical codes

Answer 1

Community intervention

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an example of "professional culture" in social work:

A) Professional organizations such as NASW and CSWE
B) A characteristic jargon
C) A characteristic dress code
D) A unique focus on certain values, norms, and symbols.

Answer 2

A characteristic dress code

Question 3

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Council on Social Work Education?

A) It was established in 1968
B) The basic aims of the council are to support, strengthen, and improve social work education.
C) One of the aims of the council is to increase the number of qualified social w
D) It is the only accrediting body for social work education in the United States

Answer 3

It was established in 1968

Question 4

The National Association of Social Workers

A) Is an informal support group for social workers
B) Was established in 1955
C) Accredits social work educations programs
D) Is the social work licensing body and conducts licensing exams

Question 5

The Code of Ethics in the social work profession

A) Has been "borrowed" from the American Psychological Association
B) Gives the social worker a societal compass.
C) Is not enforced by the profession and only provides a set of informal recommendations
D) Encourages social workers to use their personal value system to judge their clients

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of private practice in social work?

A) Freedom from bureaucratic limitations found in agency employment
B) Opportunity to remain in direct practice
C) Burn out due to work with reluctant and resistant clients
D) Greater control over one's own work environment

Question 7

Which of the following is a hazard in private practice?

A) Too much flexibility in the work environment
B) Challenging work
C) Malpractice and other legal difficulties
D) Opportunity to work with more motivated clients

Question 8

Social work practice and education

A) Historically have not been influenced by changes in America's economy
B) Have not been affected by the emerging new communication technology
C) Are using the emerging technology to help the profession, students, and clients
D) Continue to maintain the status Quo without embracing any new changes needed to help the profession grow

Question 9

The path ahead for the social work profession is very promising in the areas of aging, mental health, and public welfare

A) Aging
B) Mental health
C) Public welfare
D) Aging, mental health, and public welfare

Question 10

Which of the following trends we can expect to see in the future of the social work profession?

A) More focus on qualitative research
B) More focus on evidence-based practice
C) More focus on internet-based direct practice
D) More focus on specializations and concentrated practice

Question 11

What are the five distinguishing attributes of a profession?

Question 12

Describe how social work meets the criterion of a "professional culture?"

Question 13

Describe the role of Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Question 14

How has the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) helped Social Work get recognized as a profession?

Question 15

What are the advantages and disadvantages of private practice in social work?