FREE Master of Social Work Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A social worker is developing a community needs assessment for an underserved neighborhood. Which research method would BEST capture residents' lived experiences and perceptions of community strengths?
Answer: Conducting focus groups with community members
Focus groups allow researchers to gather rich qualitative data about participants' lived experiences, perceptions, and community strengths through guided group discussion.
According to the NASW Code of Ethics, when is it permissible for a social worker to disclose confidential client information without the client's consent?
Answer: When there is an imminent risk of serious harm to the client or others
The NASW Code of Ethics permits disclosure without consent when there is an imminent risk of serious, foreseeable harm to the client or identifiable third parties.
A macro-level social worker is advocating for policy change to expand Medicaid coverage in their state. Which advocacy strategy involves mobilizing constituents to contact their elected officials?
Answer: Grassroots lobbying
Grassroots lobbying involves mobilizing community members and constituents to directly contact legislators and advocate for specific policy changes.
In group therapy, a social worker notices that one member consistently dominates the conversation while others remain silent. Which group work skill should the social worker employ?
Answer: Using gatekeeping to redirect participation and invite quieter members to share
Gatekeeping is a group facilitation skill where the leader manages participation by redirecting conversation flow and creating space for all members to contribute.
Which assessment tool is specifically designed to evaluate a client's level of functioning across psychological, social, and occupational domains?
Answer: Global Assessment of Functioning scale
The Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) scale rates an individual's overall psychological, social, and occupational functioning on a continuum from 1 to 100.
A social worker is providing services to a refugee family that recently resettled in the United States. Which practice approach is MOST important to incorporate throughout the engagement?
Answer: Using cultural humility and culturally responsive practice
Cultural humility and culturally responsive practice require ongoing self-reflection, recognizing power dynamics, and adapting interventions to honor the family's cultural context and values.