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Social Work Final

Study for social work final Minot State University

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A structural or systematic effort to change policies, common practices, procedures, and laws to advance social justice for a larger segment of society is known as: Cause Advocacy
Equal status in the legal system, quality education, a living wage, and access to programs and opportunities for enhancing one's life are all examples of: Relative Needs
Whites, heterosexuals, people without disabilities, and men have more access to society's benefits, resources, power, and wealth, while some have less. This is the definition of: Social Inequality
In order to support client self-determination, social workers must often: Ignore their own perceptions of the situation and commit to advocating for change based on the client's hopes, ambitions, and desires.
Which of the following defines economic and social justice? Promoting and establishing equal liberties, rights, duties, and opportunities in the social institutions of a society for all people.
Social work involves not simply working with a client, but a client system, which is: All the people and social systems surrounding that client, as well as natural and tangible resources.
Water, food, medical care, and living in a home with adequate heat are all examples of relative needs. True or false False
Advocacy is expected of all social workers; in fact, the Code of Ethics indicates social workers are obligated to advocate for social justice. True or false True
In order to be a social worker, one must be free of ALL biases and prejudice. True or false False
Legal advocacy, legislative advocacy, and system advocacy are all examples of cause advocacy. True or false True
Social welfare program policies reflect the dominant beliefs of the system and nation at the time they were enacted. Therefore, what could we conclude was the dominant belief of society at the time TANF replaced AFDC in 1996? People believed the afdc wasn't effective in its goal so they wanted it replaced with a new program.
Programs like Social Security and worker's compensation fall under the umbrella of: Social insurance programs
Research suggests that, on average, families need double the poverty level in order to meet basic living needs. True or false True
American women earn 85-90 cents on the dollar compared to American men for the same work. True or false False
Social workers may not participate in voter registration drives in hopes of impacting the makeup of leadership in Washington, D.C., since that involves imposing their values on others. False
If a low-income person needed assistance covering the cost of his/her medical expenses, what would be the most likely program that could help him/her? Medicaid
Cash assistance is provided to people who fall below the poverty line, are 65 years or older, are blind, or have a disability, through _____. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Some people are poor by federal poverty guidelines but do not qualify for services in their states because they are not poor enough by the state's standards. True or false True
People with a conservative political view are most likely to say which of the following about poverty? If we provide welfare assistance for poor people, we are are likely to decrease their willingness to go out and get a job.
Helps low-income people buy food SNAP
____ replaced ____ as part of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, which was intended to reduce the number of families who stay on public assistance for many years. TANF; AFDC
The application of the strengths perspective and empowerment concepts often leads social workers to: Discover that economic and political systems are dysfunctional, exploitative, and unfair to many poor people.
The federal poverty threshold for a family of two adults and two children in 2012 was closest to: $23,200
In some states, more than 50% of American Indian children fall below the poverty line. True or false True
Poverty rates for African Americans: Dropped precipitously through the 1960s, but are only slightly lower now than they were in 1975.
Most countries define poverty by assigning a fixed dollar amount as a "poverty line"-a measure known as: Absolute poverty
What is the difference between public assistance programs and social insurance programs? Social insurance is a program designed to prevent poverty funded through payroll deductions but public assistance was for those unable to work.
Section 8 housing requires its recipients to do which of the following? Pay approximately 30% of their net income for rent
Accumulation of valuable resources and possessions is referred to as ____; the money that flows into a household in a given year is called ____. wealth; income
Identify three problems with using the approach of absolute poverty. What could be an alternative to this approach that might be more accurate? Absolute doesn't account for cost of living, dependents, disabilities that affect spendable income. It should go based on a sliding scale based on communities, average wage, programs, dependents. etc.
An example of a Public Assistance Program is: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
Healthy Meals for Healthy Americans was formerly known as WIC. True or false True
Due to the fact that children of same-sex parents are more likely to endure teasing and ridicules, as well as more likely to end up homosexual themselves, social work discourages laws validating same-sex marriage and parenting. True or false False
A single mother, who seems to be depressed, fails to provide basic nutrition, a place to sleep, adequate clothing for the weather, and appropriate medical care for her two young sons. Which is the most precise term for what she is doing? Child neglect
Which of the following is true about divorce? Some states require 'mandatory' cooling off periods or separation before granting a divorce
Which of the following terms is most preferred for use by social workers in a school setting? Students with mental and physical challenges
Following the desegregation of schools in the United States brought on by laws and Supreme Court decisions in the 1960s: Many caucasian families moved from the cities to the suburbs to escape integrated schools (White flight)
Teenage fathers are typically held as accountable as teenage mothers and suffer similar life consequences. True or false False
Parents are the primary perpetrators of violence against children over 80% of the time. True or false True
Institutional view of social welfare
Child welfare refers to: All the practices, policies, and services put in place to promote child well-being and safety
Name three ways social workers can solicit the meaningful participation of children in decision making and educational processes Have the child involved with any plans or decisions. Use terms the child can understand. Ask the child for their thoughts and opinions. They're a big part of the family too.
Blended family
Explain the phenomenon of white flight as it applies to the educational system. White flight was when large amounts of caucasian families left the city to suburbs to avoid integration which lead to a drop in quality for the schools who largely became inhabited by African Americans.
Social workers who look into reports of neglect and may be tasked with removing children from unsafe environments work in the area of: Child Protective Services
Which of the following is false about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)? The US was among the first countries to ratify it
Protection of children from various forms of maltreatment and exploitation became a major concern: In the early 20th century
Explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative research. Quantitative is data in numerical form whereas qualitative is trying to understand and dig deeper
The rights of parents to discipline children can conflict with the goal of child protection. True or false True
Your friend Orenda philosophizes, "Everyone has the opportunity to succeed in America. If you don't manage to do so, you're just not trying hard enough. My hard-earned money shouldn't go to support the people who just don't have what it takes to make it." Residual view of social welfare
Divorce is always a negative occurrence for the married couple and their children. True or false False
The first placement option typically considered when a child is removed from her/his parents' home by a government agency is: Immediate or extended family
A health disparity is: When one person does not get the same health care or services that someone else does because of social status, race or diversity
Healthcare is a number one concern in the US today for multiple reasons. Identify one healthcare concern and how you would propose it be addressed. People put off seeking care because of the cost. Which makes it worse and they typically end up in the ER with a big bill they can't pay and it's going to now affect their credit score. A way to address it is that bills or debts from health visits shouldn
Social workers that work in Emergency rooms need to have special training in Chemical dependency and abuse
This is the health reform instituted under President Obama that seeks to expand health care coverage Affordable Care Act
Percentage of US hospitals that are nonprofit 62
Identify 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of using electronic medical records adv: reduce human error, safer/more secure, cost efficiency because of data consolidation dis: threat to privacy, loss of human oversight, lack of standardization
The first hospital social work department was located here Boston, Massachusetts
This is a type of health care system created to manage, or contain, health care costs Managed Care
There are two common roles social workers play in healthcare settings Crisis intervention and grief counseling
The number one cause of death in the US Heart disease
The term which refers to health care inequality amongst the population Health disparity
A pressing concern for Military social workers is Compassion fatigue
This was created during President Clinton's era in order to improve health care fairness Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
This is a term used to describe mental illness that was developed by sociologists in the 1970s Medicalization
This is the term used to describe the treating of mental health the same as physical health by insurance companies Mental health parity
We are supposed to use the term behavioral health as it is supposed to reduce stigma. True or false True
Borderline, antisocial, narcissistic, and dependent belong to the group of disorders known as: Personality
The most common approach to treating mental illness is: Psychotropic medications
Mental illness does not occur until after age 18. True or false False
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder and autism spectrum disorders are known as: Neurodevelopmental
Social workers are the largest providers of mental health in the US. True or false True
The Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) is in its 5th edition. True or false True
The social worker highlighted the poor treatment of those with mental illness in the mid 1800s Dorothea Dix
The greatest potential harm from food addiction is obesity
Substance use is the same as substance abuse. True or false False
Ketamine, PCP, DXM, and Salvia all belong to the class of drugs known as: Dissociative
The state where marijuana is currently legal Colorado, Minnesota and California (recreational)
These ethnic groups are seen more regularly in drug treatment settings: African Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans
Homeless substance abusers make up large portion of those in drug treatment programs. True or false False
The president who declared a war on drugs Nixon
Women are more likely to seek addiction treatment than men. True or false False
Alcohol has always been legal in the United States. True or false False
The four areas that a recovering addict must address to support sobriety Home, Health, Purpose, Community
The Marijuana Tax Act was enacted in 1937 to criminalize substance users and limit access to medical treatment. True or false True
The first step in overcoming addiction is Detoxification
The 12-step approach, rational-recovery model, and harm reduction model are all considered: Zero tolerance programs
The acute effects and health risks of marijuana include: Slowed reaction time, distorted sensory perception, impaired balance and coordination, frequent respiratory infections, impaired memory
Alcohol is considered a stimulant False
Codependency is the term used to describe those in an addicts world who contribute to the unhealthy relationship. True
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% is considered the legal limit True
Codeine, Methadone, Morphine and Fetanyl all belong to what class of prescription drugs: Opiods
Substance Use Disorder is a mental health diagnosis in the DSM 5 True
Women who are addicts are more likely to be in relationships with other addicts. True or false True
The US national insurance program for older adults Medicare
Men are the fastest growing segment of older adults. True or false False
Nonaccidental use of force against an older person that results in pain, injury or impairment Physical abuse
The average cost of nursing home care per year: $87,000
These are two types of loneliness that affect well-being and physical health of older adults emotional and social
The Sandwich Generation is a buzz term coined to describe caregivers who find themselves squeezed in between caring for their children and their elder parents or other older adult family members. True or false True
The generation that is considered civic minded, loyal, avoid debt and have compliant children Mature/Silent Generation
Who constitutes or makes up the largest number of perpetrators of elder abuse? Family Members
Sexual abuse can occur to older adults. True or false True
The purpose of the Older Americans Act is to allow older adults to save money. True or false False
A group of symptoms that affect social and thinking abilities of older adults. Dementia
Comprehensive study of aging and problems of older adults. Gerontology
Vascular dementia is caused by a stroke. True or false True
Identify 5 specific issues that are unique to older adults and why they are important health decline, physical disabilities, loneliness, isolation, death, loss of independence, poverty due to fixed income, suicide
The 4 D's of aging Death, dementia, depression and disability
Older adults can't experience substance abuse/addiction. True or false False
This generation is known as the 'Digital Natives', teamwork oriented and less parochial Generation Z
Financial exploitation is considered a form of elder abuse. True or false True
The result of overexposure to violent acts can lead to Desensitization
Our current corrections system is effective at lessening crime based on current reports. True or false False
Laws can only be enacted at the Federal level True or false False
You must have a law degree to be a judge. True or false True
Traffic violations, shoplifting, public intoxication, disorderly conduct are examples of Misdemeanor crimes
Which two ethnic groups have the highest arrest rates African/Latin Americans
The goals 'justice, healing, and reconciliation' are a part of Restorative justice
In 2011, the average cost for a federal inmate was approximately $29,000
Arson, larceny, burglary are examples of Property crimes
Large network of organizations dedicated to the enforcement of laws Criminal justice systems
All crimes reported have decreased over the past 10 years. True or false True
Men are more likely to be victims of all crimes. True or false False
The term used when law enforcement respond to crime based on stereotypes Profiling
Criminal records are open to the public which means that you can see other's crime reports. True or false True
The highest population of inmates who recidivate are: 24 years or younger
The Uniform Crime Report reports every crime that has occurred in the US every year. True or false False
You can't go to jail for a misdemeanor. True or false False
The defense lawyer represents the local, state, or federal gov't. True or false False
Using the word 'victim' is not encouraged rather 'survivor' is considered more appropriate. True or false True
Our current corrections system is built upon a foundation of punishment
The largest unit in the organizational chain of command Army
A social worker working with military families is at risk for developing secondary trauma. True or false True
Combat ptsd is more complex to treat than regular ptsd. True or false True
This war began with Sept 11, 2001 attacks Global war on terror
The Department of Defense is also known as Pentagon
Latinos are most likely to enlist in Air force
Across all military service members, 1/2 of the force is between 30-35 years old. True or false False
The maximum age according to Federal guidelines for enlistment is 35. True or false True
Discipline, Loyalty, Rituals, and Cohesion are The four pillars of military subculture
This was the war used to defeat Germany/Japan World War 2
The VA employs 11,000 social workers and has clinical training programs specifically for social work students. True or false. True
This is the term used for forced military service Conscription
Guerilla-type war that captured Baghdad Iraq war
The Uniform code of military justice refers to the set of policies of the dod
The trauma that women experience which includes rape, sexual assault/harassment in the military is known as Military sexual trauma
Family Advocacy, Vet Centers, ADAPT and SAPRO are examples of: Military social programs
The minimum age for enlistment in the US military is 16. True or false False
Age limits for enlistment are different for people who have prior service. True or false True
The stressors faced by military members include; addiction, trauma, suicide, unemployment, homelessness
During the Korean war, the pattern of substance abuse changed amongst the military. True or false False
For social workers, __________ is global. That is, what occurs in one country has a significant impact on others, whether direct or indirect. Ecological justice
The harmful effects of land pollution include all but which of the following? Deforestation
The National of Social workers: Has aimed to explore natural environmental issues as part of the profession's mandate.
Involves the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to environmental laws, regulations, and policies. Environmental Justice
Environmentalists are __________ People who seek to protect the natural environment for the benefit of all, especially the disadvantaged
When moisture in the soil does not sustain crops in a particular area, what kind of drought has occurred? Agricultural
Suggests that social worker must consider its ethical position regarding the value placed on nature for the sake of nature Ecological ethics
We have had hotter average temperatures over the last 15 years than any time since such data was collected. This illustrates the reality of: Climate change
The majority of victims of the 2011 Japanese tsunami and Hurricane Sandy's landfall in New Jersey were: Older people
The scarcity of food on a macro scale is known as: Famine
How long it takes for a population to double. Based on the extent to which birthrate exceeds the death rate, ______ has a compound effect. Doubling time
Sustainability is Prioritizing the needs of the poor and accepting the finite nature of resources; using resources in such a way as to maintain them for the future.
Environmental disasters are ________. Events occurring in the natural world that cause serious disruptions to human activity
The process of drilling and inserting fluid into the earth to fracture shale rock and release natural gas. Fracking
Delegate assembly is_________. NASW's body of social workers who are selected for specific terms to revise policies that get published in a book called Social Work Speaks.
Which of these is the most common environmental hazard in America? Floods
The deposit of harmful materials into the air, water, and soil. Pollution
The federal entity responsible for protecting human health and the environment Environmental Protection Agency
Earth's resources are finite, so it is important we find a way to have a global perspective on preserving resources and looking out for the needs of the poor. This illustrates the idea of: Sustainability
A process of planned, inclusive social change designed to promote people's welfare in conjunction with a comprehensive program of economic activities within the tenets of environmental justice; sometimes called the new ecology. Ecological social welfare
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