Bachelors Flashcards
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Maslow's hierarchy of needs is MOST relevant to social work practice because it:
Answer: Helps prioritize client needs from basic survival to self-actualization
Maslow's hierarchy helps social workers understand that basic needs like safety and food must be addressed before higher-order needs can be pursued.
A BSW working in a school setting notices a student has unexplained bruises and seems fearful. The FIRST action should be to:
Answer: File a report with child protective services
Social workers are mandated reporters and must report reasonable suspicion of child abuse to child protective services without delay.
Which theoretical framework focuses on the interaction between individuals and their environments across multiple system levels?
Answer: Ecological systems theory
Ecological systems theory, developed by Bronfenbrenner, examines how individuals are influenced by and interact with nested environmental systems.
During intake, a client discloses they are undocumented. The BSW should:
Answer: Provide services and maintain confidentiality as with any client
Social workers are obligated to provide services without discrimination and maintain confidentiality regardless of immigration status.
The 'strengths perspective' in social work practice emphasizes:
Answer: Identifying and building on client capacities and resources
The strengths perspective shifts focus from pathology to clients' inherent resilience, capabilities, and existing resources.
A BSW notices a client appears intoxicated during a home visit. The BEST course of action is to:
Answer: End the visit and reschedule when the client is sober
A client who is intoxicated cannot meaningfully participate in or consent to services, making it appropriate to reschedule the visit.
Which of the following BEST describes 'active listening' in a social work interview?
Answer: Reflecting content and feelings to demonstrate understanding
Active listening involves reflecting back both the content and emotional meaning of what the client shares to convey genuine understanding.