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biopsychosocial assessment  The biopsychosocial assessment refers to a series of questions asked at the beginning of treatment of an individual that obtain information about the major physical (bio), psychological, and social issues of the individual. This approach is called holistic because it posits that separate issues are often related Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs  Physiological (most basic), safety, love/belonging, Esteem, self-actualization Social Network Theory  Stud...

Countertransference  refers to the effects a social worker's conscious and unconscious needs and wishes on his or her understanding of the client (it also refers to conscious attitudes and tendencies that the social worker has about types of clients he or she works with and those with whom he or she likes or doesn't like to work) Counteracting Behavior  occurs when. an individual acts out against negative behavior in order to neutralize it Introjection  occurs when an i...

A social worker employed by a retirement home is approached by a client for help in establishing a recycling program in the facility. The social worker decides to cohost a meeting with the client to discuss ideas with the other residents. What is the MOST likely reason for this approach? A. antagonizing administration could be dangerous B. legitimatizing the residents' concerns may be helpful C. Helping residents start new relationships is important. D. sharing leadership is effe...

In working with clients from a racial or ethnic group different from their own, what are social workers advised to do?  Avoid generalizations. Kinship bonds and corresponding extended family forms are cultural dimensions that are important to consider in family practice with diverse families. Which of the following aspects of practice may be most affected by how these dimensions are defined?  Confidentiality. Defining family boundaries. (Both a and b.) A social worker is conduc...

The NASW Code of Ethics  -summarized broad ethical standards -is the moral compass for social work professions -holds the social work profession accountable Social Work Values  service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, competence Ethical principles associated with each social work value  Professional values vs Personal values  Ethical fading, self deception and awareness Practicing ethical standards  -3 ca...

social worker is meeting with her client for a first therapy session. What is the first ethical responsibility she is obligated to meet in this session?  Inform the client about the limits of confidentiality. (Confidentiality and its limits should be explained to clients prior to beginning service.) A social worker employed by a community-based organization finds her professional decisionmaking to be influenced by elements other than concern about the client. What ethical issue is thi...

cultural humility  incorporates a lifelong commitment to self-evaluation and self-critique, to redressing the power imbalances in the patient-clinician dynamic and to developing mutually beneficial and advocacy partnerships with communities on behalf of individuals and defined populations Asexual  having no sexual attraction to others Pansexual  not limited in sexual choice with regard to biological sex, gender, or gender identity. Economic Justice  A set of moral princi...

Multidisciplinary team  a group of individuals from different professions meeting together in order to come up with the best way to help a client by combining their different perspective is called a multidisciplinary team or and interdisciplinary team. pituitary gland  releases both the growth hormones and the thyroid-stimulating hormones. It is located in the base of the brain. HIPPA  HIPPA stands for health insurance portability and accountability act. social learning theo...

EBP beside defined as  decision making based on conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of research knowledge, clinical expertise, and social work value. Formative Evaluation  Examines process of service deleivery Summative Evaluation  Examines program outcome Client Expresses Suicidal Ideation  SAFETY ASSESSMENT FIRST Hiring a Family member?  Avoid dual-relationships Social Statification  Unequal access to social rewards because of racial or ethnic or sex SOAP...

Which of the following is NOT true about motivation to change? (a) motivation fluctuates from one time to another (b) motivation can be increased by working to remove barriers to change (c) motivation is driven by hope or the belief that life can be different (d) motivation that is imposed by external forces is more salient than that which is intrinsic  D Question #2 Evidence-based social work practice can BEST be defined as: (a) interventions that a social worker has gained training ...