Question 1

A generalist social worker uses a wide range of prevention and intervention methods in their practice with diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Formalized training in social work was first offered at universities in the United States in the early 1800s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In working with clients, a social worker should seek to redefine the client's problems so as to be able to apply the worker's preferred intervention approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

__________ is aimed at facilitating the social and emotional adjustment of individuals through the group process.

Accepted Answer

A)  Social casework 
B)  Group work 
C)  Group counseling 
D)  Community organization

Question 5

Mary Richmond published Social Diagnosis, a text the focuses on how to intervene with individuals with different diagnoses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The first settlement house was:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hull House 
B)  Toynbee Hall 
C)  New York Charity Society 
D)  Charity Organization Society

Question 7

The Council on Social Work Education's (2015) competency entitled "Engage in Policy Practice" states social workers should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Use practice experience and theory to inform scientific inquiry and research 
B)  Assess how social welfare and economic policies impact the delivery of and access to social services 
C)  Use technology ethically and appropriately to facilitate practice outcomes 
D)  Present themselves as learners and engage clients and constituencies as experts of their own experiences

Question 8

In the following role, the social worker calls attention to a potential problem:

Accepted Answer

A)  Broker 
B)  Enabler 
C)  Negotiator 
D)  Initiator

Question 9

The text lists _____ as the first step in the problem-solving approach to working with families.

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify as precisely as possible the problem or problems 
B)  Decide who exactly is the most in need in this situation 
C)  Implement a solution 
D)  Apply empirical knowledge and technology

Question 10

Define the terms social work and social welfare, and describe the relationship between social work and social welfare.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 1: Overview of Social Work Practice

A generalist social worker uses a wide range of prevention and intervention methods in their practice with diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.

Formalized training in social work was first offered at universities in the United States in the early 1800s.

In working with clients, a social worker should seek to redefine the client's problems so as to be able to apply the worker's preferred intervention approach.

__________ is aimed at facilitating the social and emotional adjustment of individuals through the group process.

Mary Richmond published Social Diagnosis, a text the focuses on how to intervene with individuals with different diagnoses.

The first settlement house was:

The Council on Social Work Education's (2015) competency entitled "Engage in Policy Practice" states social workers should:

In the following role, the social worker calls attention to a potential problem:

The text lists _____ as the first step in the problem-solving approach to working with families.

Define the terms social work and social welfare, and describe the relationship between social work and social welfare.