SOWK 2100 Exam #1 chapters 1-6
questions well answered to pass
Micro Practice In Social Work
aim of helping individuals fit better into their environment
Macro Practice
the aim of changing the environment so that it works better for individuals
How is social work unique among the helping professionals ?
Focus on both the person and the environment. This can be seen in SOWK's mission as defined
by NASW
Who are social workers? (3)
Must have BSW or MSW from an accredited school of social work
Upon graduation, social workers must comply with state licensing or certification requirements.
Desire to help others must be combined with a strong knowledge and skills base.
What is the NASW?
, National Association of Social Workers
professional organization that supports & advocates for social work
In 2015, NASW had how many members across how many chapters?
132,000 members across 55 chapters
Person-in-environment
focus on both the individual and their social setting is a central tenet of social work practice
What is a theory?
Systematic set of interrelated statements to explain aspects of social life or enrich sense of
people conduct & find meaning in their daily lives
A theory attempts to?
explain why something is the way it is
must be testable
Why do social workers use theories
use to explain behavior & social relationships, help SOWKS determine type of interventions
should be most useful
questions well answered to pass
Micro Practice In Social Work
aim of helping individuals fit better into their environment
Macro Practice
the aim of changing the environment so that it works better for individuals
How is social work unique among the helping professionals ?
Focus on both the person and the environment. This can be seen in SOWK's mission as defined
by NASW
Who are social workers? (3)
Must have BSW or MSW from an accredited school of social work
Upon graduation, social workers must comply with state licensing or certification requirements.
Desire to help others must be combined with a strong knowledge and skills base.
What is the NASW?
, National Association of Social Workers
professional organization that supports & advocates for social work
In 2015, NASW had how many members across how many chapters?
132,000 members across 55 chapters
Person-in-environment
focus on both the individual and their social setting is a central tenet of social work practice
What is a theory?
Systematic set of interrelated statements to explain aspects of social life or enrich sense of
people conduct & find meaning in their daily lives
A theory attempts to?
explain why something is the way it is
must be testable
Why do social workers use theories
use to explain behavior & social relationships, help SOWKS determine type of interventions
should be most useful
