SOWK 3120 - EXAM 1
What is the mission of the NSU Department of SW? correct answersdevelop
competent, solid, beginning-level generalist social workers.
appreciation of human diversity- lifelong learners whose values and
ethics are consistent with the profession of social work.
a commitment of service to the professional community and populations
at risk who suffer from oppression due to social and economic injustice.
provide a caring, student-centered environment that encourages
professional development.
What is Social Work? correct answersA profession based on a scientific
body of knowledge designed to enhance the social functioning of
individuals, either singly or in groups.
What is the purpose of Social Work? correct answers•To enhance the
problem solving and coping capacities of people
• Link people with systems that provide them with resources, services and
opportunities
• Promote the effective and humane operation of these systems
• Contribute to the development and improvement of social policy
What are other multi/interdisciplinary teams social workers need to be
familiar with? correct answersPsychology
Psychiatry
Counseling
Physical
Therapist
Occupational
Therapist Speech
Therapist
Legal and court
professionals School
professionals
Medical professionals
why is social work unique? correct answers-problem or cluster of
problems, very complex or difficult.
-environment for change.
, -advocate for our clients (help clients get needs met).
-follow core of professional values called the NASW Code of Ethics.
-partnership with clients.
What is the definition of generalist practice? correct answersThe
application of an eclectic knowledge base, professional values and ethics,
and a wide range of skills to target systems of any size, for change within
the context of three primary principles, a context, and four primary
processes.
What does eclectic mean in regard to generalist practice? correct
answersrefers to selecting concepts, theories, and ideas from a wide range
of perspectives and practice approaches
How were social workers educated in the past and what were their
skills? correct answerssocial workers were educated in one skills area
(individuals, groups, communities) and one area of practice (children,
families, policy, administration)
What is the organizational structure of the Model of Generalist Practice?
correct answersStarts with YOU (ME) as the practioner who should have:
knowledge, values, and skills.
How does a social worker apply their knowledge, values, and skiils using
the Model of Generalist Practice? correct answersby using the application of
principles, values, and processes.
acquire an eclectic knowledge base
What are the principles and values of the Model of Generalist
practice? correct answersEmpowerment
Strength
s
Resilienc
y
Human
Diversity
Advocac
y/Social
and
economi
c justice
What are the processes of the Model of Generalist practice?
correct answersProfessional Roles/skills
Critical Thinking
Research-informed
practice Planned change
Acquiring an eclectic knowledge base in social work involves
what? correct answersFields of practice and Theoretical
Orientations
What is the mission of the NSU Department of SW? correct answersdevelop
competent, solid, beginning-level generalist social workers.
appreciation of human diversity- lifelong learners whose values and
ethics are consistent with the profession of social work.
a commitment of service to the professional community and populations
at risk who suffer from oppression due to social and economic injustice.
provide a caring, student-centered environment that encourages
professional development.
What is Social Work? correct answersA profession based on a scientific
body of knowledge designed to enhance the social functioning of
individuals, either singly or in groups.
What is the purpose of Social Work? correct answers•To enhance the
problem solving and coping capacities of people
• Link people with systems that provide them with resources, services and
opportunities
• Promote the effective and humane operation of these systems
• Contribute to the development and improvement of social policy
What are other multi/interdisciplinary teams social workers need to be
familiar with? correct answersPsychology
Psychiatry
Counseling
Physical
Therapist
Occupational
Therapist Speech
Therapist
Legal and court
professionals School
professionals
Medical professionals
why is social work unique? correct answers-problem or cluster of
problems, very complex or difficult.
-environment for change.
, -advocate for our clients (help clients get needs met).
-follow core of professional values called the NASW Code of Ethics.
-partnership with clients.
What is the definition of generalist practice? correct answersThe
application of an eclectic knowledge base, professional values and ethics,
and a wide range of skills to target systems of any size, for change within
the context of three primary principles, a context, and four primary
processes.
What does eclectic mean in regard to generalist practice? correct
answersrefers to selecting concepts, theories, and ideas from a wide range
of perspectives and practice approaches
How were social workers educated in the past and what were their
skills? correct answerssocial workers were educated in one skills area
(individuals, groups, communities) and one area of practice (children,
families, policy, administration)
What is the organizational structure of the Model of Generalist Practice?
correct answersStarts with YOU (ME) as the practioner who should have:
knowledge, values, and skills.
How does a social worker apply their knowledge, values, and skiils using
the Model of Generalist Practice? correct answersby using the application of
principles, values, and processes.
acquire an eclectic knowledge base
What are the principles and values of the Model of Generalist
practice? correct answersEmpowerment
Strength
s
Resilienc
y
Human
Diversity
Advocac
y/Social
and
economi
c justice
What are the processes of the Model of Generalist practice?
correct answersProfessional Roles/skills
Critical Thinking
Research-informed
practice Planned change
Acquiring an eclectic knowledge base in social work involves
what? correct answersFields of practice and Theoretical
Orientations
