ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
what is the primary mission of the social work profession? Correct answer-to enhance the human
wellbeing and help meet basic human needs of all people
which group of people do social workers pay particular attention to? Correct answer-people who
are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty
what kind of profession is social work? Correct answer-a profession of helping
is social work based on anything? Correct answer-values based profession such as service, social
justice, dignity of people
what level of society does social work effect? Correct answer-all levels of societal functioning
what does NASW stand for? Correct answer-national association of social workers
what does the NASW do? Correct answer-they have a state branch, sets forth the bod of ethics and
regulates social work
what are the three programs known for social work? Correct answer-National association of social
workers, international federation of social workers, council on social work education
what does the council on social work education do? Correct answer-accredits social work in
schools
what are some of the core values of social work? Correct answer-service, social justice, dignity and
worth of a person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence
who is a social worker? Correct answer-a person with a degree in social work (BSW, MSW, or PhD)
what are the three levels of society? Correct answer-micro, mezzo, and macro
what is the micro level? Correct answer-individual level, one one one change
what is mezzo level? Correct answer-focuses on groups and families
what is the macro level? Correct answer-community level and working with policies
is social welfare associated with a positive or negative connotation? Correct answer-a negative
connotation
what is a welfare state? Correct answer-a nation that assumes responsibility for meeting basic
needs for education, healthcare, economic and social security needs of its people
what is an example of a welfare state country? Correct answer-england because it has national
healthcare
what do welfare policies attempt to do? Correct answer-create principles, guidelines, and
procedures that aim to reduce dependency in society