Question 1

Was Almeada self-sufficient? Provide 3 reasons for your answer.

Accepted Answer

No, Almeada was not self-sufficient. There are three main reasons for this:

1. Reliance on external resources: Almeada relied on external resources such as food, water, and materials for construction. This reliance indicates a lack of self-sufficiency.

2. Dependence on trade: Almeada engaged in trade with neighboring communities, indicating a need for goods and services that were not available within the community itself.

3. Limited infrastructure: Almeada lacked the infrastructure necessary for complete self-sufficiency, such as a sustainable energy source or a fully developed agricultural system. This indicates a reliance on external support for these essential resources.

Question 2

The relationship the human service professional has with other professionals is described in all but ONE of the following statements:
A) The relationship the human service professional has with other social 	service professionals is a measure of the status of human services.
B) Other helpers work side by side with human service workers.
C) According to many social service providers, the work of the human 	service professional is essential.
D) The human service worker is the mental health specialist.

Accepted Answer

The statement "The human service worker is the mental health specialist" is incorrect. While some human service professionals may specialize in mental health, it is not true for all human service workers. The other statements are all accurate in describing the relationship the human service professional has with other professionals.

Question 3

Ethical standards are important to the human service profession to
A) provide status to the profession.
B) define correct standard of performance and practice.
C) guide the treatment of clients and coworkers.
D) insure an interdisciplinary approach to service delivery.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

In the last half of this century,human services have developed in response to which of the following problems?
A) stress in today's world
B) today's music as an indication of our acceptance of violence
C) more children now attending private schools
D) the growth of our dependence on the internet

Accepted Answer

The development of human services in the last half of this century has been largely in response to the growing problem of stress in today's world. With the increase in technology and globalization, people are facing more pressure and demand for their time and energy, leading to a need for services to help them cope and manage their mental health.

Question 5

The human service professional,as an educator,is able to
A) study with the client to help her earn a GED
B) think with the client about her problems
C) review with the client the rules of the agency
D) talk with the client about the unspoken rules of her family

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Describe the use of the social care function in the case of Almeada and baby Anne.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Describe the use of the rehabilitative function in the case of Almeada and baby Anne.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Rehabilitation is relevant when
A) a client experiences an unpleasant fight with parents
B) a client loses her children in a custody battle
C) a client is diagnosed as having AIDS
D) a client is injured in an automobile accident

Accepted Answer

Rehabilitation is necessary when a client is injured in an automobile accident. Rehabilitation is the process of restoring someone to good health or condition after an illness or injury. This process involves physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other forms of treatment to help the client regain their physical abilities and independence.

Question 9

Which of the following describe the case manager's activities?
A) establish teams, coordinate meetings, and supervise other professionals
B) meet families, counsel families, and evaluate family progress
C) test clients, summarize results, and write reports
D) gather information, make assessments, and monitor services

Accepted Answer

The case manager's activities involve gathering information, making assessments, and monitoring services. Option A describes the activities of a team leader. Option B describes the activities of a family counselor. Option C describes the activities of a test administrator or evaluator.

Question 10

Continuing education includes
A) seeking advanced degrees, belonging to professional organizations, and 	attending in-service training.
B) using ethical standards, providing effective services, and using resources 	effectively.
C) establishing relationships with other professionals, linking clients to other 	service, helping clients meet their goals.
D) helping clients return to school, training clients for employment, and 	helping clients learn about themselves and their environment.

Accepted Answer

Continuing education refers to the process of continuing to learn and develop professionally after entering the workforce. Seeking advanced degrees, belonging to professional organizations, and attending in-service training are all common ways that professionals continue their education and stay up-to-date in their field. Options B, C, and D describe different aspects of providing effective services to clients, but do not necessarily pertain to the professional's own ongoing education.

Question 11

How did the human service delivery system address each of these problems?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which one of the following skills best helps the human service professional understand the client's environment?
A) listening
B) report writing
C) problem solving
D) advising

Accepted Answer

Listening is a crucial skill in understanding the client's environment as it allows the human service professional to attentively hear and comprehend the client's experiences, values, beliefs, and needs within their environment. This understanding enables the professional to provide more effective and tailored support. While the other skills listed may also be important in certain contexts, listening is the most relevant skill in this case.

Question 13

What were the problems in living that Almeada and baby Anne experienced?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Principles of teaming include all EXCEPT:
A) pleasing the customer.
B) working together cooperatively.
C) communicating with team members.
D) sharing responsibility.

Accepted Answer

While pleasing the customer can be a result of effective teaming, it is not a principle of teaming itself. The principles listed are working cooperatively, communicating, and sharing responsibility.

Question 15

Today the new meaning for the human service generalist is
A) a professional who works with a specific discipline such as psychology or 	psychiatry.
B) a professional who works with the client using both the micro and macro 	perspective.
C) a professional who works with the client using the micro perspective.
D) a professional who works with a specific client group.

Accepted Answer

The new meaning for the human service generalist is a professional who works with the client using both the micro and macro perspective. This means that they understand not just the individual needs of the client, but also the larger systems and contexts that impact their well-being. They may work in a variety of settings and disciplines, but they approach their work with a holistic and integrated approach.

Question 16

A growing trend to provide effective services is
A) advocacy
B) case management
C) evidence-based practice
D) generalist practice

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based practice involves using the most current and effective research to inform decision making and service provision. It is a growing trend in many fields, including social work, and is seen as a way to provide the most effective and efficient services to clients. While advocacy, case management, and generalist practice are all important aspects of social work, evidence-based practice is specifically focused on using the most effective strategies and interventions.

Question 17

Moving clients to self-sufficiency means all of the following EXCEPT:
A) increase in self-esteem
B) increase in independence
C) increase in responsibility
D) increase in family harmony

Accepted Answer

While increasing self-esteem, independence and responsibility are all key components of moving clients to self-sufficiency, family harmony is not necessarily directly related to self-sufficiency. It may be a positive outcome of achieving self-sufficiency, but it is not a necessary component of it.

Question 18

Which one of these client populations receives help that functions as social control?
A) AIDS patients
B) abused women
C) unruly children
D) mentally ill clients

Accepted Answer

Unruly children often receive help that functions as social control through interventions such as behavior modification and discipline. The other populations listed (AIDS patients, abused women, and mentally ill clients) typically receive help that aims to improve their well-being and address their specific needs, rather than serving as a means of controlling their behavior.

Question 19

A new way that human service agencies relate to each other is by
A) establishing partnerships to share staff.
B) developing agreements to loan money and other resources.
C) negotiating their commitments to the community.
D) combining resources to serve clients better.

Accepted Answer

Combining resources to serve clients better is the most suitable option as this approach ensures the effective utilization of resources available to the organizations making collaboration more productive. This method of collaboration not only helps in serving clients better, but it also streamlines the service provision process, ensuring a higher level of effectiveness and efficiency in service delivery.

Quiz 1: An Introduction to Human Services

Was Almeada self-sufficient? Provide 3 reasons for your answer.

The relationship the human service professional has with other professionals is described in all but ONE of the following statements:

Ethical standards are important to the human service profession to

In the last half of this century,human services have developed in response to which of the following problems?

The human service professional,as an educator,is able to

Describe the use of the social care function in the case of Almeada and baby Anne.

Describe the use of the rehabilitative function in the case of Almeada and baby Anne.

Rehabilitation is relevant when

Which of the following describe the case manager's activities?

Continuing education includes

How did the human service delivery system address each of these problems?

Which one of the following skills best helps the human service professional understand the client's environment?

What were the problems in living that Almeada and baby Anne experienced?

Principles of teaming include all EXCEPT:

Today the new meaning for the human service generalist is

A growing trend to provide effective services is

Moving clients to self-sufficiency means all of the following EXCEPT:

Which one of these client populations receives help that functions as social control?

A new way that human service agencies relate to each other is by