Generalist Practice Exam 1 Questions and Multiple Solutions.
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What are the goals of social work - Correct Answer promote human and community wellbeing
enhance quality of life
promote social and economic justice and poverty
show client strengths and resources
what are 3 things social work assessment...
Generalist Practice Exam 1 Questions and Multiple
Solutions.
What are the goals of social work - Correct Answer promote human and community well-
being
enhance quality of life
promote social and economic justice and poverty
show client strengths and resources
what are 3 things social work assessments include with each type of client - Correct
Answer - exploration of multiple concerns expressed by clients
-legally mandated circumstances or concerns about health and safety
- other potential problems that emerge from assessment (strengths and resources in the
context of challenges both internal and external) ex: lack of healthcare vs psychological
concerns
Legally mandated client - Correct Answer received services under the threat of a court
order
voluntary client - Correct Answer apply for services themselves
Non-voluntary clients - Correct Answer those who experience nonlegal pressures from
family members, teachers and referral sources
What is the mission of social work - Correct Answer - enhance human well-being and
alleviate poverty, oppression and other forms of social injustice
- help meet basic human needs
- seek to empower vulnerable and oppressed populations
- enhance quality of life for all people regardless of social position
Purpose (P-R-R) - Correct Answer -prevention: services to vulnerable ppl before
problems develop
-restoration: restore functioning that has been impaired by physical and mental difficulties
,-remediation: eliminate or ameliorate existing social problems
- to advance human rights and social and econ justice
social justice - Correct Answer the creation of social institutions that support the welfare
of individual and groups
Economic Justice - Correct Answer those aspects of social justice that relate to economic
well-being, such as a livable wage, pay equity, nondiscrimination in employment and
social security
social programs should uphold the 6 core values of the profession which are: - Correct
Answer 1. service
2. social justice
3. dignity and worth of the person
4. importance of human relationships
5. integrity
6. competence
Social work values: - Correct Answer what is important to social workers and guide the
practice of the profession
- Clients also have their personal values that shape their beliefs and behaviors
- Potential areas of conflict- self awareness is important
Social Work Cardinal values - Correct Answer 1. access to resources (secure resources
and develop policies)
2. respect for dignity and worth (of the person)
3. respect for interpersonal relationships (individuality, nonjudgmental attitude)
4. integrity (trustworthy, honest, ethical behavior)
5. competence ( within your ability and limits, continue to learn, self awareness and
regulation)
Ethics - Correct Answer what is important to social workers and guide the practice of the
profession
Self- Determination - Correct Answer - This value embodies the beliefs that cts have the
capacity to grow and change and to develop solutions to their difficulties.
Individuals have the right and capacity to exercise free choice responsibly.
- Exhibiting paternalism (preventing self-determination based on a judgement of the
client's own good) infringes on autonomy.
- Paternalistic beneficence social worker implements protective interventions to enhance
clients quality of life despite client objections
- Even when cts have reduced ability for exercising self-determination, SWRs should act
to ensure that they exercise their capacities to the fullest feasible extent.
- SWR may limit this right when cts' potential actions causes harm to self/others
*Safety supersedes self determination (ex: medical care for children)
Providing Informed Consent - Correct Answer -Active and ongoing part of the helping
process
-Use clear and understandable language to inform clients
-Purpose of the services, risk related to services
Limits to services, reasonable alternatives
-Ct's right to refuse, time frame covered by consent
-Cts. should be informed when a student is performing services
-Utilize interpreters and multiple communication methods as appropriate
-When cts. are temporarily or permanently incapable or providing informed consent, what
does SWR need to do?
-Breaking confidentiality
-Potential harm to self and others
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