SOWK Comprehensive Exam – Core Theories &
Practice
Advocate - correct answer ✔✔when a social worker assists clients in fighting for their rights as
well as the rights of others to obtain needed resources
Identity Best Practice Protocol #1 - correct answer ✔✔an student working in a field placement
as an intern should always identify herself as a student doing his/her internship
Identity Best Practice Protocol #2 - correct answer ✔✔a social worker working with children and
families should be aware of maintaining communication with appropriate family members and
be aware of the resources in the community that may be helpful to the family/child's situation
Identity Best Practice Protocol #3 - correct answer ✔✔a student working in a field placement
should demonstrate culturally appropriate and responsive behaviors, and be accepting of
clients' concerns and respond with sensitivity
Identity Best Practice Protocol #4 - correct answer ✔✔a social worker working with a client
regarding mental health issues that are affected by or affecting the family members should
consider including the family members as a part of the treatment plan
Broker - correct answer ✔✔when a person who links the community with the agency
Organizer - correct answer ✔✔a person who coordinates, plans, and establishes services
Mediator - correct answer ✔✔the person who intervenes in disputes between partied to bring
about concessions, reconcile differences, and/or reach agreements
, Ethics #1 - correct answer ✔✔Social workers should seek assistance from supervisors when
faced with an ethical dilemma
Ethics #2 - correct answer ✔✔Anytime a social worker videos or photographs a client, written
consent should be obtained from the client or in the case of minors, their parent or guardian
Ethics #3 - correct answer ✔✔A written release of information/consent form must be signed by
the client, parent or guardian any time an agency shares information
Ethics #4 - correct answer ✔✔Social workers cannot discuss their clients or case information
with others outside their own agency without written consent from the client
Ethics #5 - correct answer ✔✔It is expected that social workers treat their clients with respect,
integrity, dignity and worth, and consider self-determination. In the case of a client with a
cognitive disability, social workers may have to take the client's capacity for self-determination
into consideration when making decisions
Ethics #6 - correct answer ✔✔In working with groups, a social worker is expected to show
respect to each client equally, and to encourage respect between the participants. The worker
should urge participation by directing clients to focus on appropriate and supportive discussion
Ethics #7 - correct answer ✔✔In their professional capacity, social workers should not engage in
nor support gossip by appropriately redirecting persons who attempt to draw them in to such
conversations
Critical Thinking Scenario - correct answer ✔✔When confronted with a situation in which
clients are disrespected (directly or indirectly) and a worker finds her/himself in an awkward
situation...
Practice
Advocate - correct answer ✔✔when a social worker assists clients in fighting for their rights as
well as the rights of others to obtain needed resources
Identity Best Practice Protocol #1 - correct answer ✔✔an student working in a field placement
as an intern should always identify herself as a student doing his/her internship
Identity Best Practice Protocol #2 - correct answer ✔✔a social worker working with children and
families should be aware of maintaining communication with appropriate family members and
be aware of the resources in the community that may be helpful to the family/child's situation
Identity Best Practice Protocol #3 - correct answer ✔✔a student working in a field placement
should demonstrate culturally appropriate and responsive behaviors, and be accepting of
clients' concerns and respond with sensitivity
Identity Best Practice Protocol #4 - correct answer ✔✔a social worker working with a client
regarding mental health issues that are affected by or affecting the family members should
consider including the family members as a part of the treatment plan
Broker - correct answer ✔✔when a person who links the community with the agency
Organizer - correct answer ✔✔a person who coordinates, plans, and establishes services
Mediator - correct answer ✔✔the person who intervenes in disputes between partied to bring
about concessions, reconcile differences, and/or reach agreements
, Ethics #1 - correct answer ✔✔Social workers should seek assistance from supervisors when
faced with an ethical dilemma
Ethics #2 - correct answer ✔✔Anytime a social worker videos or photographs a client, written
consent should be obtained from the client or in the case of minors, their parent or guardian
Ethics #3 - correct answer ✔✔A written release of information/consent form must be signed by
the client, parent or guardian any time an agency shares information
Ethics #4 - correct answer ✔✔Social workers cannot discuss their clients or case information
with others outside their own agency without written consent from the client
Ethics #5 - correct answer ✔✔It is expected that social workers treat their clients with respect,
integrity, dignity and worth, and consider self-determination. In the case of a client with a
cognitive disability, social workers may have to take the client's capacity for self-determination
into consideration when making decisions
Ethics #6 - correct answer ✔✔In working with groups, a social worker is expected to show
respect to each client equally, and to encourage respect between the participants. The worker
should urge participation by directing clients to focus on appropriate and supportive discussion
Ethics #7 - correct answer ✔✔In their professional capacity, social workers should not engage in
nor support gossip by appropriately redirecting persons who attempt to draw them in to such
conversations
Critical Thinking Scenario - correct answer ✔✔When confronted with a situation in which
clients are disrespected (directly or indirectly) and a worker finds her/himself in an awkward
situation...
