Question 1

Which is not a stage of problem solving?
A) Description of the problem
B) Exploration of the client's feelings
C) Problem assessment
D) Intervention

Accepted Answer

Exploration of the client's feelings is not typically categorized as a distinct stage of problem solving. Problem solving stages generally focus on identifying, assessing, and addressing the problem directly.

Question 2

is an overarching model which guides theory, research, and professional practice in a field.
A) The strengths perspective
B) The medical model
C) A prototype
D) A paradigm

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

The medical model fostered the belief that problem and solution do not have to be connected.

Accepted Answer

The medical model typically posits that for a given problem (usually a disease or disorder), there is a corresponding solution or treatment aimed at addressing the cause or symptoms of that problem, implying a direct connection between problem and solution.

Question 4

Julian Rappaport emphasizes that the client problems which helping professionals address are best conceptualized as "puzzles"--much like the "puzzles" of nature which natural scientists attempt to solve.

Accepted Answer

Julian Rappaport emphasizes empowerment and community psychology, focusing on the strengths and resources within communities rather than viewing client problems as puzzles to be solved. He advocates for a shift from individual pathology to community solutions and empowerment.

Question 5

Solution-focused procedures were more inductively developed by observing what seemed to be helpful as clients and practitioners worked together, as opposed to deducing them from existing theory.

Accepted Answer

Solution-focused therapy was developed by observing successful interactions and outcomes between therapists and clients, focusing on what worked in practice rather than starting with a theoretical framework and testing it through application.

Question 6

Which type of questions did the students not ask Rosie?
A) Questions about her mistakes
B) Questions about solutions
C) Questions about times which go better for her
D) Questions about her problems

Accepted Answer

The students did not ask Rosie about times which go better for her, indicating they focused on her challenges, mistakes, and solutions rather than her successes or positive experiences.

Question 7

The strengths perspective of practice:
A) emphasizes uncovering the underlying causes of problems.
B) regularly uses categories of psychological dysfunction in the helping process.
C) focuses on discovering how clients have managed to survive in their circumstances.
D) relies mainly on scientific expertise to solve client problems.

Accepted Answer

The strengths perspective in social work focuses on identifying, understanding, and leveraging the strengths, resources, and coping abilities that individuals have developed to survive or thrive in their environments, rather than concentrating primarily on their problems or deficits.

Question 8

"Divergent thinking" gives as much weight to the perceptions of clients as to the expertise of the practitioner.

Accepted Answer

Divergent thinking is a creative problem-solving technique that emphasizes the generation of multiple solutions. It gives equal weight to the perceptions of clients and the expertise of the practitioner to ensure that all perspectives are considered.

Question 9

Which is not an assumption of the strengths perspective?
A) Clients should have the last word on what they need in their lives.
B) Discovering client strengths requires a process of cooperative exploration between client and practitioner.
C) Client motivation is fostered through a process of consistent and thorough examination of client problems throughout the helping relationshi
D) Focusing on client strengths blocks the tendency for practitioners to blame clients for their difficulties.

Accepted Answer

The strengths perspective focuses on identifying and leveraging the strengths of clients rather than concentrating on their problems. Assumption C, which emphasizes a consistent and thorough examination of client problems, contradicts the core principle of the strengths perspective that prioritizes recognizing and building upon clients' capabilities and resources.

Question 10

The belief in the helping professions in the importance of scientific expertise for solving client problems is, in large part, traceable to the influence of the medical model.

Accepted Answer

The medical model, which emphasizes the diagnosis and treatment of illness through scientific methods and expertise, has significantly influenced the helping professions (such as psychology, social work, and counseling) by promoting the idea that scientific knowledge and approaches are crucial for effectively addressing and solving client problems.

Question 11

The medical model is a way of helping people with physical ailments which is based on diagnosis and treatment.

Accepted Answer

The medical model focuses on diagnosing and treating physical ailments, emphasizing the identification of a condition and the application of treatments to cure or manage it.

Question 12

Solution-focused interviewing assumes implicitly that there is a necessary connection between problems and solutions.

Accepted Answer

Solution-focused interviewing focuses on exploring solutions rather than delving into problems, operating on the belief that understanding problems is not essential for developing effective solutions.

Question 13

The traditional view of helping clients involves asking them questions about the nature of their problems and the possible causes of those problems.

Accepted Answer

The traditional view of helping clients often involves a problem-focused approach, where the helper asks questions to understand the nature and causes of the client's issues in order to provide appropriate support or solutions.

Question 14

The students who interviewed Rosie asked her many questions, seemingly believing that they needed more information about her and her situation before they could help her.

Accepted Answer

Asking many questions indicates that the students were seeking more information to understand Rosie's situation better before offering help, showing a belief that more information was necessary.

Quiz 1: From Problem Solving to Solution Building

Which is not a stage of problem solving?

is an overarching model which guides theory, research, and professional practice in a field.