Social Work Theories
This theory assumes that human behavior is the result of a larger system comprised of several elements, including the relationships between these elements, as well as external factors like their environment.
What is systems theory?
This term used in social work practice may be considered an analogy to the phrase "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas."
What is Confidentiality?
Expressing to the client that you care and are interested.
What is warmth?
The most common or “stereotypical” job title for a bachelor-level social worker.
What is a caseworker/case manager?
The most widely used and broadly applied theory of group functioning.
What is systems theory?
This theory, introduced by Freud, argues that our personalities develop because of various internal forces.
What is the psychodynamic theory?
Section 1.07 of this organization's standards, pertains to privacy and confidentiality?
What is the NASW Code of Ethics?
A social worker nods, says statements such as “uh-huh,” or repeats words their client says to show they are paying attention.
What is minimal encouragement?
The degree level you need to obtain a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensure.
What is Master of Social Work?
What refers to values, beliefs, customs, and traditions held by group members?
What is group culture?
The famous psychologist and psychoanalyst that came up with the 8 stages of psychosocial development theory.
Who is Erik Erikson?
This document contains pertinent information about a group or service that a social worker must ensure that the client understands before signing.
What is informed consent?
A client's facial expressions, breathing patterns, gestures, movement, and posture.
What is nonverbal communication?
The median annual salary for a BSW-level social worker in Indiana.
What is $58,000/year?
After potential members have been recruited, the worker should screen them for appropriateness and _____ them to the group.
What is orient?
The father of conflict theory.
Who is Karl Marx?
Give 4 exceptions to confidentiality.
What is Harm to self, harm to others, abuse of any kind, neglect of any kind, court-mandated request for information, or client signed release of information?
A client may feel like they are being interrogated or judged when they are asked a question beginning with this word.
What is "why"?
The social work field specialty that earns the highest annual salary on average. (Ex. Addictions, mental health, healthcare, school-based, child welfare)
What is healthcare social work/healthcare field?
List at least three types of treatment groups.
What are Support Groups, Educational Groups, Growth Groups, Therapy Groups, Socialization Groups, Self-Help Groups?
This theory argues that people make decisions and carry out behaviors based on their own rational thought processes, especially if those decisions ultimately benefit the individual.
What is rational choice theory?
This form of communication, when used, may create additional risks for protecting confidentiality.
What is the internet, social media?
A type of question that gives advice and should not be used.
What is a leading question?
The percentage of social workers nationwide that identify as female.
What is 83%?
Name the four dimensions of group dynamics.
What is Communication & Interaction Pattern, Cohesion, Social Integration & Influence, and Group Culture?