Social Work Exam 2 with 100% Correct
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profession - ANS-an organization of specialists that emphasizes the use of specialized
knowledge, values, and skills to serve the public
knowledge - ANS-observations about the world and man which have been verified or
are capable of verification
case manager - ANS-in this role, the worker coordinates the services from different
agencies to avoid duplication and to prevent the diverse services from having conflicting
objectives
mediator - ANS-involves intervention in disputes between parties to help them find
compromises, reconcile differences, or reach mutually satisfactory agreements
values - ANS-beliefs, preferences, or assumptions about what is desirable or good for
man
ethics - ANS-the APPLICATION of behavior/conduct to beliefs and values
1. service
2. social justice
3. dignity and worth of the person
4. importance of human relationships
5. integrity
6. competence - ANS-What are the 6 basic values of the social work profession?
absolute confidentiality - ANS-information revealed to a professional is NEVER passed
on to anyone or anything in any form
relative confidentiality - ANS-an understanding that social workers usually function
within an agency setting and that information about a particular client's case is
maintained within that setting
1. When a client threatens suicide
2. When a client threatens to harm his therapist
3. When there is evidence/suspect of child abuse or neglect - ANS-List 3 examples of
situations where a social worker would be required to break confidentiality:
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profession - ANS-an organization of specialists that emphasizes the use of specialized
knowledge, values, and skills to serve the public
knowledge - ANS-observations about the world and man which have been verified or
are capable of verification
case manager - ANS-in this role, the worker coordinates the services from different
agencies to avoid duplication and to prevent the diverse services from having conflicting
objectives
mediator - ANS-involves intervention in disputes between parties to help them find
compromises, reconcile differences, or reach mutually satisfactory agreements
values - ANS-beliefs, preferences, or assumptions about what is desirable or good for
man
ethics - ANS-the APPLICATION of behavior/conduct to beliefs and values
1. service
2. social justice
3. dignity and worth of the person
4. importance of human relationships
5. integrity
6. competence - ANS-What are the 6 basic values of the social work profession?
absolute confidentiality - ANS-information revealed to a professional is NEVER passed
on to anyone or anything in any form
relative confidentiality - ANS-an understanding that social workers usually function
within an agency setting and that information about a particular client's case is
maintained within that setting
1. When a client threatens suicide
2. When a client threatens to harm his therapist
3. When there is evidence/suspect of child abuse or neglect - ANS-List 3 examples of
situations where a social worker would be required to break confidentiality:
