Social Work Exam Questions and
Answers
Eclecticism - ANSWER-the practice of using knowledge and skills derived from
multiple theoretical concepts that are most appropriate to h client system, population,
or situation at hand
Importance of theoretical frameworks in Social Work - ANSWER-theoretical
frameworks that are empirically tested through research can provide the practicing
social worker with a foundation for determining the type and direction of the
assessment, intervention, and evaluation of the client relationship.
3 Levels of generalist social work practice - ANSWER-individual and family level,
group level, and organization and community level
Gerontological Social Work - ANSWER-social work practice focused on older adults
that can include work at the individual, family, group, organizational, and community
level
Child abuse - ANSWER-occurs when a child is subjected t physical and/or emotional
injury and includes sexual abuse
Child neglect - ANSWER-exists when the child's caregiver does not ensure that the
child's emotional, physical, nutritional, educational, or shelter needs are being met
Dual diagnosis - ANSWER-co-occurrence of two diseases or conditions
simultaneously, and the interaction of the two diseases an impede diagnosis and
treatment
Forensic social work - ANSWER-social work practice within the legal system,
including the criminal and civil legal systems
Importance of knowledge of substance abuse prevention/intervention - ANSWER-
substance use and abuse and addiction issues frequently overlap in areas such as
mental illness, domestic violence, and corrections
Prevalence of social workers providing mental health services - ANSWER-the social
work profession is the largest provider of mental health services in the United States
today, accounting for almost half of services
Micro social work practice - ANSWER-providing services to individuals, couples, and
families; working one-on-one with individuals and families
Social casework - ANSWER-a method of social work practice in which social
workers, through direct contact with the client system, help individuals and families to
Answers
Eclecticism - ANSWER-the practice of using knowledge and skills derived from
multiple theoretical concepts that are most appropriate to h client system, population,
or situation at hand
Importance of theoretical frameworks in Social Work - ANSWER-theoretical
frameworks that are empirically tested through research can provide the practicing
social worker with a foundation for determining the type and direction of the
assessment, intervention, and evaluation of the client relationship.
3 Levels of generalist social work practice - ANSWER-individual and family level,
group level, and organization and community level
Gerontological Social Work - ANSWER-social work practice focused on older adults
that can include work at the individual, family, group, organizational, and community
level
Child abuse - ANSWER-occurs when a child is subjected t physical and/or emotional
injury and includes sexual abuse
Child neglect - ANSWER-exists when the child's caregiver does not ensure that the
child's emotional, physical, nutritional, educational, or shelter needs are being met
Dual diagnosis - ANSWER-co-occurrence of two diseases or conditions
simultaneously, and the interaction of the two diseases an impede diagnosis and
treatment
Forensic social work - ANSWER-social work practice within the legal system,
including the criminal and civil legal systems
Importance of knowledge of substance abuse prevention/intervention - ANSWER-
substance use and abuse and addiction issues frequently overlap in areas such as
mental illness, domestic violence, and corrections
Prevalence of social workers providing mental health services - ANSWER-the social
work profession is the largest provider of mental health services in the United States
today, accounting for almost half of services
Micro social work practice - ANSWER-providing services to individuals, couples, and
families; working one-on-one with individuals and families
Social casework - ANSWER-a method of social work practice in which social
workers, through direct contact with the client system, help individuals and families to
