SOCIAL WORK 1000 EXAM 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Why is the current poverty line in the United States considered too low by many
experts - ANSWER-It is calculated using techniques that are too old to be relevant
today
You are a social worker helping a single mother. She explains that her oldest
daughter frequently misses school to care for her younger son while she is at work.
How can you help her improve this situation? - ANSWER-Lobby local government
officials to increase funding for childcare programs in her neighborhood
You are a social worker helping a disabled child who has moved to a new school.
School officials insist that the client does not qualify for special education programs,
despite a documented learning disability. How should you respond to help your client
obtain a high-quality education - ANSWER-Demand that she be placed in special
education programs, both to the school and state government
You are a social worker helping a young African American man secure employment.
Though he is well-educated and motivated, he has found it difficult to find work. What
kind of government program would help him overcome this difficulty? - ANSWER-
Affirmative action mandates
You are a social worker helping an ethnically diverse group of recent immigrants
adjust to life in America. Which social work technique could help you achieve your
goal? - ANSWER-Demonstrating cultural competency by learning about your clients'
customs and beliefs
You are a social worker helping a father with a mentally handicapped daughter. After
losing his job and the health insurance it provided, the father worries about providing
medical care for his daughter. How could you help this family secure the funding they
need for long-term medical treatment? - ANSWER-Advise the family to apply for
federal aid programs such as Medicaid and SSI.
The primary distinction between liberal and conservative perspectives is that liberals
promote _____ and conservatives promote____ - ANSWER-Reform/tradition
Efforts to change public policy in order to equalize resource disparities between
individuals would be an example of - ANSWER-The Progressive perspective
The state policy change that Stephanie Herman was eagerly awaiting illustrates a
relatively _____ perspective. - ANSWER-liberal
President Bill Clinton had a favorable attitude toward business corporations and he
has been identified as a founder of _____. - ANSWER-The neoliberal movement
What social work value is embraced by both conservative and liberal political
perspectives? - ANSWER-Dignity and worth of the person and self-determination
, Consider the case of Susan Dunn. If the focus of her initial encounter with a
professional at the Domestic Violence Shelter was on working on the problems in her
marriage, what kind of professional background to you think the worker possessed? -
ANSWER-Marriage and Family Therapy
A person is seeking assistance due to having difficulty holding on to a steady job. A
professional spends two one-hour sessions assessing the person's physical and
mental health, social network, family relationships, prior jobs, housing, transportation
and long-term goals. What kind of a professional background do you think the worker
possesses? - ANSWER-Social Work
A Bachelor's level social worker has been working in a nursing home as a social
services worker and she would like to have a job providing direct mental health care
to patients in an in-patient mental health facility, either public or private. She knows
that she needs to acquire additional education and certification or licensure. Which of
the following credentials would best help her to achieve her professional goals? -
ANSWER-An MSW from a CSWE accredited program plus 2 years of clinical
practice in a mental health facility and a State Clinical Social Worker License
How did liberalism and conservatism change similarly during the late 20thcentury? -
ANSWER-Both movements became more economically conservative
When a client's current situation involves both small and large organizations, an
empowering social worker should - ANSWER-Create an action plan based on how
the organizations interact with each other and the client
How do global environmental trends impact social workers' individual clients -
ANSWER-Worldwide environmental degradation harms clients' health, especially
that of poor clients
You are a social worker helping a group of parents secure support for their disabled
children. You have taken time to engage in discussion with each parent,
implemented an agreed-upon plan of action, and monitored its results. What
important step in the intervention process have you failed to take? - ANSWER-
Gathering and analyzing data related to the action plan
You are a social worker helping an amputee who is experiencing depression. The
client feels that his disability makes him useless to society. How should you motivate
the client to help him achieve his goals? - ANSWER-Identify the client's strengths
and build an action plan around them
When discussing politics, a client informs you that she opposes government
regulation in business. She also believes that the governments should actively
promote traditional values in marital and sexual matters. Which American political
party represents the client's values? - ANSWER-Republican
You are a social worker helping a client who recently lost her job. What strategy
could you use to increase her sense of personal empowerment? - ANSWER-
Encourage her to take classes to improve her job skills and career prospects
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Why is the current poverty line in the United States considered too low by many
experts - ANSWER-It is calculated using techniques that are too old to be relevant
today
You are a social worker helping a single mother. She explains that her oldest
daughter frequently misses school to care for her younger son while she is at work.
How can you help her improve this situation? - ANSWER-Lobby local government
officials to increase funding for childcare programs in her neighborhood
You are a social worker helping a disabled child who has moved to a new school.
School officials insist that the client does not qualify for special education programs,
despite a documented learning disability. How should you respond to help your client
obtain a high-quality education - ANSWER-Demand that she be placed in special
education programs, both to the school and state government
You are a social worker helping a young African American man secure employment.
Though he is well-educated and motivated, he has found it difficult to find work. What
kind of government program would help him overcome this difficulty? - ANSWER-
Affirmative action mandates
You are a social worker helping an ethnically diverse group of recent immigrants
adjust to life in America. Which social work technique could help you achieve your
goal? - ANSWER-Demonstrating cultural competency by learning about your clients'
customs and beliefs
You are a social worker helping a father with a mentally handicapped daughter. After
losing his job and the health insurance it provided, the father worries about providing
medical care for his daughter. How could you help this family secure the funding they
need for long-term medical treatment? - ANSWER-Advise the family to apply for
federal aid programs such as Medicaid and SSI.
The primary distinction between liberal and conservative perspectives is that liberals
promote _____ and conservatives promote____ - ANSWER-Reform/tradition
Efforts to change public policy in order to equalize resource disparities between
individuals would be an example of - ANSWER-The Progressive perspective
The state policy change that Stephanie Herman was eagerly awaiting illustrates a
relatively _____ perspective. - ANSWER-liberal
President Bill Clinton had a favorable attitude toward business corporations and he
has been identified as a founder of _____. - ANSWER-The neoliberal movement
What social work value is embraced by both conservative and liberal political
perspectives? - ANSWER-Dignity and worth of the person and self-determination
, Consider the case of Susan Dunn. If the focus of her initial encounter with a
professional at the Domestic Violence Shelter was on working on the problems in her
marriage, what kind of professional background to you think the worker possessed? -
ANSWER-Marriage and Family Therapy
A person is seeking assistance due to having difficulty holding on to a steady job. A
professional spends two one-hour sessions assessing the person's physical and
mental health, social network, family relationships, prior jobs, housing, transportation
and long-term goals. What kind of a professional background do you think the worker
possesses? - ANSWER-Social Work
A Bachelor's level social worker has been working in a nursing home as a social
services worker and she would like to have a job providing direct mental health care
to patients in an in-patient mental health facility, either public or private. She knows
that she needs to acquire additional education and certification or licensure. Which of
the following credentials would best help her to achieve her professional goals? -
ANSWER-An MSW from a CSWE accredited program plus 2 years of clinical
practice in a mental health facility and a State Clinical Social Worker License
How did liberalism and conservatism change similarly during the late 20thcentury? -
ANSWER-Both movements became more economically conservative
When a client's current situation involves both small and large organizations, an
empowering social worker should - ANSWER-Create an action plan based on how
the organizations interact with each other and the client
How do global environmental trends impact social workers' individual clients -
ANSWER-Worldwide environmental degradation harms clients' health, especially
that of poor clients
You are a social worker helping a group of parents secure support for their disabled
children. You have taken time to engage in discussion with each parent,
implemented an agreed-upon plan of action, and monitored its results. What
important step in the intervention process have you failed to take? - ANSWER-
Gathering and analyzing data related to the action plan
You are a social worker helping an amputee who is experiencing depression. The
client feels that his disability makes him useless to society. How should you motivate
the client to help him achieve his goals? - ANSWER-Identify the client's strengths
and build an action plan around them
When discussing politics, a client informs you that she opposes government
regulation in business. She also believes that the governments should actively
promote traditional values in marital and sexual matters. Which American political
party represents the client's values? - ANSWER-Republican
You are a social worker helping a client who recently lost her job. What strategy
could you use to increase her sense of personal empowerment? - ANSWER-
Encourage her to take classes to improve her job skills and career prospects
