FREE Social Work Masters Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A social worker is conducting a biopsychosocial assessment for a new client experiencing housing instability. Which component should be prioritized first according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
Answer: Addressing immediate safety and shelter needs
According to Maslow's hierarchy, physiological and safety needs must be addressed before higher-level psychological concerns.
Which theoretical framework emphasizes the interaction between individuals and their environment, forming the foundation of generalist social work practice?
Answer: Person-in-environment perspective
The person-in-environment (PIE) perspective is the cornerstone of social work, examining how individuals interact with and are shaped by their surrounding systems.
A social worker suspects that a 10-year-old client is being physically abused at home. What is the social worker's PRIMARY legal and ethical obligation?
Answer: File a mandatory report with child protective services
Social workers are mandatory reporters and must file a report with child protective services when there is reasonable suspicion of child abuse.
In group therapy, a social worker notices that one member consistently dominates conversations while others remain silent. Which intervention technique is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Redirect by inviting quieter members to share their perspectives
Redirecting conversation to quieter members maintains group cohesion while ensuring all participants have an opportunity to engage.
Which of the following BEST describes the concept of countertransference in clinical social work?
Answer: The social worker's emotional reactions to a client based on the worker's own experiences
Countertransference occurs when a social worker's own unresolved feelings or past experiences influence their emotional response to a client.
A community social worker is planning an intervention to reduce youth substance abuse in an underserved neighborhood. Which practice level does this represent?
Answer: Macro practice
Macro practice involves interventions at the community or societal level, such as developing programs to address systemic issues like substance abuse in a neighborhood.