Social Work Masters Flashcards
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Which model of community organizing focuses on building relationships and collective power among marginalized communities to address systemic inequities?
Answer: Social action model
The social action model focuses on building power among oppressed groups to challenge unjust systems and advocate for structural change.
A social worker is treating a client from a culture where mental illness is viewed as a spiritual problem. What is the most culturally competent approach?
Answer: Explore the client's cultural beliefs and integrate them respectfully into the treatment plan
Cultural competence requires exploring and integrating clients' cultural frameworks rather than imposing Western clinical models.
In group therapy, what is the term for the curative factor where members gain hope by observing others' progress?
Answer: Instillation of hope
Yalom identified instillation of hope as a curative factor where group members are inspired by witnessing others' recovery and growth.
Which social work theory emphasizes identifying and building on existing client strengths rather than focusing on deficits and pathology?
Answer: Strengths-based perspective
The strengths-based perspective, developed by Saleebey, focuses on clients' resilience, assets, and capabilities rather than problems.
A social worker suspects a colleague is practicing while impaired by alcohol. According to the NASW Code of Ethics, what should the worker do FIRST?
Answer: Discuss concerns with the colleague directly when appropriate
The NASW Code of Ethics advises addressing concerns with the colleague first when feasible, before escalating to licensing authorities.
What does the term 'countertransference' refer to in the therapeutic relationship?
Answer: The social worker's emotional reactions to the client influenced by the worker's own experiences
Countertransference refers to the worker's emotional responses to a client that stem from the worker's own unresolved issues or past relationships.
Which federal legislation established the framework for child protective services and mandated reporting in the United States?
Answer: Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) of 1974
CAPTA of 1974 established the national framework for child abuse prevention, mandated reporting requirements, and federal funding for CPS.