Question 1

Output is the energy, information, or communication flow received from other systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Maintaining a relatively stable, constant state of equilibrium or balance is the definition of the _____ concept in systems theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dynamic
B)  Homeostasis
C)  Equifinality
D)  Input B

Question 3

The NASW Code of Ethics addresses the social worker's ethical responsibilities to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Society
B)  Clients
C)  Colleagues
D)  All of the above D

Question 4

_____ means social workers should use the approaches and interventions in their practice that research has determined are effective.

Accepted Answer

A)  Evidence-based practice
B)  Practice-informed research
C)  Research-informed practice
D)  Policy practice

Question 5

Research-informed practice means that social workers should use the approaches and interventions in their practice that research has determined are effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of the following are true of a systems approach except :

Accepted Answer

A)  It views problems as being interrelated with all other aspects of the system
B)  It refers to living, dynamic interactions
C)  It maintains that systems constantly interact with each other
D)  It assumes a broader perspective than the ecological approach

Question 7

The two factors involved in resiliency are risk factors and vulnerability factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Equifinality refers to the fact that there are many different means to the same end.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Assessment in generalist social work practice should emphasize and focus only on the micro level of practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is social welfare policy, and why is it important to you as a social worker?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is social welfare policy, and why...

Question 11

In social work practice, supervision and consultation are generally synonymous terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

One of the pitfalls to critical thinking described in the text is the reliance on personal experience and testimonials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Social justice is defined as distribution of resources in a fair and equitable manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Generalist Intervention Model involves only the macro system as a target of change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The critical thinking method described in the text is called the Triple C approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A generalist practitioner performing the role of _____ steps forward and speaks out on behalf of clients in order to promote fair and equitable treatment or gain needed resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  Case manager
B)  Broker
C)  Advocate
D)  Facilitator

Question 17

_____ in the macro social environment are values and beliefs held by people in the social environment that are strong enough to influence people's activities, including how government is structured or restricted.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizations
B)  Political forces
C)  Social forces
D)  Micro events

Question 18

The dynamic concept in the systems model refers to people with exuberant personalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_____ involves efforts to change policies in legislative, agency, and community settings, whether by establishing new policies, improving existing ones, or defeating the policy initiatives of other people.

Accepted Answer

A)  Policy practice
B)  Evidentiary practice
C)  Research-informed policy
D)  Policy-informed research

Question 20

Define generalist social work practice and explain what is meant by an eclectic knowledge base.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 1: Introducing Generalist Practice: the Generalist Intervention Model

Output is the energy, information, or communication flow received from other systems.

Maintaining a relatively stable, constant state of equilibrium or balance is the definition of the _____ concept in systems theory.

The NASW Code of Ethics addresses the social worker's ethical responsibilities to:

_____ means social workers should use the approaches and interventions in their practice that research has determined are effective.

Research-informed practice means that social workers should use the approaches and interventions in their practice that research has determined are effective.

All of the following are true of a systems approach except :

The two factors involved in resiliency are risk factors and vulnerability factors.

Equifinality refers to the fact that there are many different means to the same end.

Assessment in generalist social work practice should emphasize and focus only on the micro level of practice.

What is social welfare policy, and why is it important to you as a social worker?

In social work practice, supervision and consultation are generally synonymous terms.

One of the pitfalls to critical thinking described in the text is the reliance on personal experience and testimonials.

Social justice is defined as distribution of resources in a fair and equitable manner.

The Generalist Intervention Model involves only the macro system as a target of change.

The critical thinking method described in the text is called the Triple C approach.

A generalist practitioner performing the role of _____ steps forward and speaks out on behalf of clients in order to promote fair and equitable treatment or gain needed resources.

_____ in the macro social environment are values and beliefs held by people in the social environment that are strong enough to influence people's activities, including how government is structured or restricted.

The dynamic concept in the systems model refers to people with exuberant personalities.

_____ involves efforts to change policies in legislative, agency, and community settings, whether by establishing new policies, improving existing ones, or defeating the policy initiatives of other people.

Define generalist social work practice and explain what is meant by an eclectic knowledge base.