History
When was the Chicago Hull House founded?
1889
What level of intervention is a Social Worker working in when working with individuals and families?
Microlevel Social Work
Which of the following is an ethical principle that social workers should adhere to when working with clients?
A) Confidentiality
B) Self-determination
C) Beneficence
D) All of the above
D) All of the Above
Physiological Needs (Basic Needs)
Which of the following is NOT a principle of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics?
A) Respect for the inherent dignity and worth of the person.
B) Social Justice
C) Competence
D) Profit Maximization
D) Profit Maximization
One of the founders of the Chicago Hull House who would later win the Nobel Peace Prize is _______
Jane Addams
Casework
Which ethical principle requires social workers to respect the dignity and worth of every individual?
Autonomy
You are a Substance Use Social Worker and have been seeing a client due to his increased problematic usage of alcohol. One day, you decide to go to a bar after meeting with your client and while you are enjoying a drink, he walks into the bar. What is the recommended thing to do as a substance use social worker?
Leave the bar after seeing him. If he asks you about it later, simply explain to him that you are not struggling with a disorder, if he does not like this, then suggest to him that finding a different social worker is an option.
How many dogs does Professor Edwards-Knight have?
Three
Group work methods were introduced into professional social work in the 1930's with group work theories developing in the late 1940's. Group work is a social work method that uses group process and interactions to promote growth and change. (TRUE OR FALSE)
TRUE
When a minority group integrates itself into the dominant group so that people cannot distinguish one group from another based upon cultural characteristics it is called ____________
Assimilation
A social worker is working with a client who is experiencing domestic violence. What is the most ethical course of action for the social worker to take?
A) Encouraging the client to leave the abusive partner immediately
B) Collaborating with the client to develop a safety plan
C) Ignoring the domestic violence to maintain a positive relationship with the client
B) Collaborating with the client to develop a safety plan
A social worker is working with a client who has disclosed that they are struggling to provide for their family due to financial difficulties. The client has asked the social worker for assistance in applying for government benefits. However, the social worker discovers during the process that the client has misrepresented their income in order to qualify for more benefits. The social worker is now faced with an ethical dilemma of whether to report the misrepresentation or to overlook it in order to provide the client with the necessary resources. What should they do?
The social worker should explain to the client the importance of honesty and integrity in the application process, and the potential risks of misrepresentation. They should work with the client to correct the misrepresentation and obtain the appropriate level of benefits.
School Districts in the United States are required to ensure that students that are houseless have equal access to opportunities for education. This is called the _________ Act
McKinney-Verito
What important social work organization was established in 1955 in the United States?
The written guide for ethical behavior for social workers, published by the NASW?
NASW Code of Ethics
A social worker is working with a client who has a history of suicidal ideation. What is the most ethical course of action for the social worker to take?
A) Respecting the client's autonomy and letting them make their own decisions
B) Taking control of the situation and ensuring the client's safety
C) Ignoring the client's suicidal ideation to avoid causing harm.
B) Taking control of the situation and ensuring the client's safety
A substance use social worker is working with a teenage client who has confided in them that they are engaging in substance abuse. The client has expressed a desire to quit using drugs, but is afraid of the potential legal consequences if they seek help. The social worker is torn between honoring the client's confidentiality and duty to report the substance use disorder to the appropriate authorities. The social worker is faced with the ethical dilemma of whether to breach confidentiality to ensure the client receives appropriate care or to honor the client's request for confidentiality, even if it means putting the client's health and well-being at risk. What should they do?
While the social worker has a duty to maintain confidentiality, there may be circumstances where the duty to protect the client's health and well-being or the safety of others may override this obligation. However, the social worker should also strive to involve the client in the process.
What does the DSM V stand for?
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition
Which social worker wrote the first textbook for social work and emphasized person in environment?
Mary Richmond
Name Every Level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (starting from the bottom)
Physiological Needs, Safety Needs, Love and Belonging, Esteem, and Self-Actualization
As a social worker, you have been assigned to work with a client who has a history of substance abuse. You are concerned that the client may be using drugs again and could harm themselves or others. What ethical consideration should you prioritize when working with this client?
A) Confidentiality and maintaining the client's privacy
B) Reporting the client's substance abuse to the authorities
C) Encouraging the client to seek treatment and support
D) Providing financial assistance to the client to prevent further drug use
C) Encouraging the client to seek treatment and support
James is a Social Worker that typically works with the homeless population at Roof Above. One day, a woman comes to his office and asks for help as a houseless man she met is currently struggling with his health. You decide to meet with him and ask a few questions. What are some engagement, assessment, and implementation skills that James could use?
(Class Dependent)
Define Social Empowerment.
"Social empowerment is the process of building the autonomy, power, confidence and other necessary means to enact change and pave the way for a better future for an individual/individuals."