Competence
T/F: There is no distinguishable difference between a personality trait and personality disorder.
False, however trait or cluster of traits existing in extreme form and impairing functioning significantly can be described as a personality disorder.
This core value highlights the importance of treating all people with fairness, respect, while remaining mindful of individual differences and cultural and ethnic diversity.
Dignity and Worth of the Person
Social workers view people as _______ in the helping process.
Partners, collaborators, part of process
T/F: Social workers place self-interest at the forefront of services.
False, social workers elevate service to others above self-interest.
List an example of one barrier that may prevent an individual or family from exiting poverty
Lack of livable wages, transportation, lack of job opportunities, accessing childcare (many correct answers)
An umbrella term describing any struggles linked to a person's relationship to food
Eating disorder
When working with Native American families regarding adoption, the social worker should be aware and informed on what Act? What is its intention?
Indian Child Welfare Act was created to protect Native American culture by giving tribes a role in deciding adoptions and placement of Native American children.
T/F: Stress and social isolation are contributing factors to the problems of child abuse and neglect.
True, social workers should look for opportunities to promote building friendships/social support networks when working with parent clients.
When a social worker suspects that his/her client is experiencing a serious mental illness what is the best referral?
Referral to psychiatrist, clinical psychologist
200 – T/F: In the USA 1 of 100 adults are incarcerated in jail or prison or under correctional supervision.
True, many are nonviolent drug offenders, and struggle with mental illness.
This diagnosis describes when an individual is experiencing both a mental health disorder and an additional serious condition(s).
Dual Diagnosis
When does an adult lose the right to refuse psychotropic medications?
When a court declares an individual not legally competent to make choices regarding medical situations or the individual's behavior is an imminent threat to self or others.
When working with an adolescent who is sullen and refuses to speak, what technique can a social worker use to help communication?
Use the technique of "passing a note" that may break the impasse – note should be positive, display empathy
Is it important to be aware of a client's spirituality and/or religious beliefs?
Yes, surveys suggest that 90% of the adults in the USA state spirituality and religion are important to how they live their lives.
True, persistent poverty is a reflection of a failure of systems - one that only benefits a few not majority
Name 1 of the 4 phases of grief
Numbness, Yearning, Despair & disorganization, Recovery & reorganization.
T/F: Social workers have a dual responsibility to clients and to the broader society.
True, stated in NASW Code of Ethics
When working with an older client what is an example of a question a social worker can ask to encourage reminiscence?
What was the best time in your childhood? What was the world like when you grew up? What are you most thankful for? What do you want to share with younger generations? (many other correct answers)
When is it appropriate/legal to release client data?
When the client has authorized it by signing a Release of Information form or a formal court order requires a social worker to release. A judge's request, by itself, is not enough to authorize a social worker to release data.
What did the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 (PRWORA) deny undocumented immigrants?
Denied access to most public benefits, including SNAP, SSI, and means tested federal programs such as CHIP, Medicaid, TANF.
After repeated exposure to people who have been traumatized, social workers and others can develop symptoms of trauma, this is called
Vicarious Trauma
Self-determination is…
The right of individuals to make their own decisions to move towards outcomes they believe are most desirable.
A long history of conflicted and disrupted relationships within families, on the job, and in the community are key characteristics of a...
Personality disorder
When working with any individual, group, or community what is the first examination a social worker should perform (or have already done)?
Examine their own attitudes and be aware of possible bias, implicit & explicit, that will negatively impact services, as well as the client.
According to NASW Code of Ethics, social worker's change efforts are focused on primarily issues of... (give 1 example)
Inequality, discrimination, oppression, poverty, empowering and advocating for individuals/groups/communities