SOWK 2100 Exam #1 chapters 1-6 Question and
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1.Micro Practice In aim of helping individuals fit better
into their environment
Social
2.MacroWork
Practice the aim of changing the environment so that it works
better for individuals
3. How is so- Focus on both the person and the environment. This can be seen in
cial work SOWK's mission as defined by NASW
unique among
the help- ing
professionals
?
4. Who are Must have BSW or MSW from an accredited school of social work
social
workers? (3) Upon graduation, social workers must comply with state licensing or
certification requirements.
Desire to help others must be combined with a strong knowledge and
skills base.
5. What is
the
NASW? National Association of Social Workers
professional organization that supports & advocates for social
6. In 2015, NASW
had how many work 132,000 members across 55 chapters
members
across how
many chap-
ters?
7. Person-in-envi-
ronment
focus on both the individual and their social setting is a central tenet of
social work practice
8. What is a theory? Systematic set of interrelated statements to explain aspects of social
life or enrich sense of people conduct & find meaning in their daily
lives
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9. A theory explain why something is the way it
at- tempts
to? is must be testable
10. Why do social use to explain behavior & social relationships, help SOWKS determine
workers use type of interventions should be most useful
the- ories
11. General
-explain how elements work together to make up an identifiable whole.
Systems
-SOWKS most interested in social systems
Theory (4) -theory suggests many ditterent elements ( family, friends, school
environment, social service programs) shape a persons life
-ettectively intervene with an individual we need to look at all the
separate parts that make up the whole system.
12. Ecological Sys-
tems builds on systems of theory
Framework -focuses on interaction of client systems & larger environmental
context
-focus on what happens between people & environment
13. strength
per-
spective Dictates focusing on client's strengths rather than problems.
-states that all individuals, groups, and communities, have strengths
that often go unappreciated.
-By recognizing existing strengths, can use them as building blocks for
change
14. Empowerment -means helping clients to gain power over their lives
-SOWKS strives to find ways to help clients determine the best course of
action for
themselves
15. Diversity 16.
Per-
spective
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answers already passed 2025/2026
1.Micro Practice In aim of helping individuals fit better
into their environment
Social
2.MacroWork
Practice the aim of changing the environment so that it works
better for individuals
3. How is so- Focus on both the person and the environment. This can be seen in
cial work SOWK's mission as defined by NASW
unique among
the help- ing
professionals
?
4. Who are Must have BSW or MSW from an accredited school of social work
social
workers? (3) Upon graduation, social workers must comply with state licensing or
certification requirements.
Desire to help others must be combined with a strong knowledge and
skills base.
5. What is
the
NASW? National Association of Social Workers
professional organization that supports & advocates for social
6. In 2015, NASW
had how many work 132,000 members across 55 chapters
members
across how
many chap-
ters?
7. Person-in-envi-
ronment
focus on both the individual and their social setting is a central tenet of
social work practice
8. What is a theory? Systematic set of interrelated statements to explain aspects of social
life or enrich sense of people conduct & find meaning in their daily
lives
1/
5
, SOWK 2100 Exam #1 chapters 1-6
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_b06s2l
9. A theory explain why something is the way it
at- tempts
to? is must be testable
10. Why do social use to explain behavior & social relationships, help SOWKS determine
workers use type of interventions should be most useful
the- ories
11. General
-explain how elements work together to make up an identifiable whole.
Systems
-SOWKS most interested in social systems
Theory (4) -theory suggests many ditterent elements ( family, friends, school
environment, social service programs) shape a persons life
-ettectively intervene with an individual we need to look at all the
separate parts that make up the whole system.
12. Ecological Sys-
tems builds on systems of theory
Framework -focuses on interaction of client systems & larger environmental
context
-focus on what happens between people & environment
13. strength
per-
spective Dictates focusing on client's strengths rather than problems.
-states that all individuals, groups, and communities, have strengths
that often go unappreciated.
-By recognizing existing strengths, can use them as building blocks for
change
14. Empowerment -means helping clients to gain power over their lives
-SOWKS strives to find ways to help clients determine the best course of
action for
themselves
15. Diversity 16.
Per-
spective
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