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A social worker conducts a home visit to a 45 year old
Latino client whose young son was killed in a recent
automobile accident. The social worker observes that a
large altar has been made. It contains many candles and
pictures of the boy and other deceased relatives. The
client sobs throughout the interview and tells the social
worker that the boy has been communicating to the client
each evening through angels. In order to most effectively
work with the client, what should the social worker do
FIRST? - Answer-Explore the mourning rituals of the
client's family.
A social worker at a community mental health center is
working with a 21 year old client who has been
experiencing rejection from family and friends following the
admission by the client that she is a lesbian. During the
third session the client begins to cry and says, "Maybe my
mom is right. She says all I need to do is find the right
man." After reflecting the client's unhappy feelings, what
should the social worker do NEXT? - Answer-Use
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universalization to provide reassurance to the client about
the behavior of others in these circumstances.
Mia H. and Johnny B. interviewed for the same job. Mia
has more education and experience than Johnny, and is
the better qualified candidate for the position. However,
the hiring official did not offer the job to Mia because he
believes women are inferior to men and do not belong in
the work force. Based on this information, Mia
experienced which of the following? - Answer-
Discrimination.
(Discrimination involves acting on prejudice, which the
hiring official has done in this case. He is discriminating
against Mia H. on the basis of prejudice regarding her
gender/discriminating based on his sexism.)
Cultural humility includes all but which of the following ? -
Answer-Focus on immigrants and minorities.
What term best describes unearned advantages that
accrue to members of certain social groups because of
membership in those groups, and at the cost of
corresponding marginalized groups? - Answer-Privilege.
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What theory/theories of poverty suggest that poverty is
primarily based on the shortcomings of those who are
poor rather than lack of equal opportunities and access to
resources? - Answer-Individual.
Statistics indicate that women, particularly those who are
members of minority groups and are serving as single
heads of households, are more likely to report earnings
that keep them below the poverty line. They are paid less
on average compared to their male counterparts for doing
the same jobs, and they have less access to jobs that offer
a living wage. These statements provide an example of
which of the following? - Answer-Discrimination against
vulnerable populations that is documented through
statistical measures of their economic well-being.
A social worker is a member of a team of professional
planners hired by an inner-city revitalization agency. The
team's assignment is to improve living conditions in a
deteriorated neighborhood that was once a thriving
community. The area is now characterized by high crime
rates and drug traffic. Those living in the neighborhood are
intimidated and fearful. In adhering to the concept of social
justice, what should the social worker do in a meeting with
MSW Comprehensive Exam || Most Recent Exam
Actual Complete Real Verified Exam Questions And
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Already Graded
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A social worker conducts a home visit to a 45 year old
Latino client whose young son was killed in a recent
automobile accident. The social worker observes that a
large altar has been made. It contains many candles and
pictures of the boy and other deceased relatives. The
client sobs throughout the interview and tells the social
worker that the boy has been communicating to the client
each evening through angels. In order to most effectively
work with the client, what should the social worker do
FIRST? - Answer-Explore the mourning rituals of the
client's family.
A social worker at a community mental health center is
working with a 21 year old client who has been
experiencing rejection from family and friends following the
admission by the client that she is a lesbian. During the
third session the client begins to cry and says, "Maybe my
mom is right. She says all I need to do is find the right
man." After reflecting the client's unhappy feelings, what
should the social worker do NEXT? - Answer-Use
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universalization to provide reassurance to the client about
the behavior of others in these circumstances.
Mia H. and Johnny B. interviewed for the same job. Mia
has more education and experience than Johnny, and is
the better qualified candidate for the position. However,
the hiring official did not offer the job to Mia because he
believes women are inferior to men and do not belong in
the work force. Based on this information, Mia
experienced which of the following? - Answer-
Discrimination.
(Discrimination involves acting on prejudice, which the
hiring official has done in this case. He is discriminating
against Mia H. on the basis of prejudice regarding her
gender/discriminating based on his sexism.)
Cultural humility includes all but which of the following ? -
Answer-Focus on immigrants and minorities.
What term best describes unearned advantages that
accrue to members of certain social groups because of
membership in those groups, and at the cost of
corresponding marginalized groups? - Answer-Privilege.
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What theory/theories of poverty suggest that poverty is
primarily based on the shortcomings of those who are
poor rather than lack of equal opportunities and access to
resources? - Answer-Individual.
Statistics indicate that women, particularly those who are
members of minority groups and are serving as single
heads of households, are more likely to report earnings
that keep them below the poverty line. They are paid less
on average compared to their male counterparts for doing
the same jobs, and they have less access to jobs that offer
a living wage. These statements provide an example of
which of the following? - Answer-Discrimination against
vulnerable populations that is documented through
statistical measures of their economic well-being.
A social worker is a member of a team of professional
planners hired by an inner-city revitalization agency. The
team's assignment is to improve living conditions in a
deteriorated neighborhood that was once a thriving
community. The area is now characterized by high crime
rates and drug traffic. Those living in the neighborhood are
intimidated and fearful. In adhering to the concept of social
justice, what should the social worker do in a meeting with
