Deck 1: Introduction

Question 1

The process of identifying, describing, measuring, and testing the variables and their relationship is the heart of

A) Service to clients
B) Intervention strategies
C) Process planning
D) Theory building

Answer 1

D

Question 2

How many core competencies are addressed in social work education

A) 6
B) 2
C) 10
D) 12

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Social Systems Theory is a

A) Focal Theory
B) Middle Range Theory
C) Grand Theory
D) Perspective

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The assumptions upon which theory building is based serve to specify

A) The tests to be used in measuring results
B) Its scientific accuracy
C) The laws upon which it is founded
D) The underlying set of beliefs and logic upon which the theory is based

Question 5

Using practice techniques that have been shown to be effective with a client problem is known as

A) Research informed practice
B) Clinical practice
C) Administrative practice
D) Policy practice

Question 6

A logically derived set of assumptions and concepts used to explain something is a

A) Scientific method
B) Experimental design
C) Theory
D) Perspective

Question 7

The dominant structural feature of the social systems model is

A) Interaction
B) Ego
C) Environment
D) Role

Question 8

Utilizing maps to explain different levels of theories serves as an example of a

A) Social system
B) Model
C) Concept
D) Social organization

Question 9

A form of professional practice competently conducted in a variety of settings with client systems of various size at the several levels of prevention using a transferable body of knowledge, values and skills is a definition of

A) Casework
B) Generalist practice
C) Psychotherapy
D) Community practice

Question 10

Explain how the map analogy in this chapter applies to generalist practice.

Question 11

What are the uses of grand theory? Explore the values and limits of grand theory including social systems.

Question 12

In a complex society, specialization has proven the key to success. What are the arguments for the generalist model? Is generalist practice possible?

Question 13

The guiding principles of social work education are developed by

A) The National Association of Social Workers
B) The American Human Services Association
C) The Council on Social Work Education
D) The Council on Higher Education Administration

Question 14

The variety of theories relating to human behavior leave us with the need to develop a

A) Systems perspective
B) Eclectic perspective
C) Psychosocial perspective
D) Wide perspective

Question 15

Which of the following content areas is not included as a main element in social work curricula?

A) Non-profit management
B) Social and economic justice
C) Research
D) Values and ethics

Question 16

Social work deals with exceptions and theories deal with patterns. Can we have a theory of exceptions, rather than patterns?

Question 17

Good theory building involves careful observation, measurable description, and testing of our hypotheses about

A) Variables we observe
B) Cause and effect
C) The degree of relationship
D) Prediction and control

Question 18

What does it mean when social work educators assert that eclecticism is the goal of theory utilization in practice?

Question 19

All social phenomena are

A) Related and interdependent
B) Qualitatively measureable
C) Independent
D) Unpredictable

Question 20

A manner of approaching practice that focuses on the strengths and capacities of individuals and social systems is known in social work as

A) Hope therapy
B) Generalist practice
C) Problem solving perspective
D) Strengths perspective