Social Work Masters Flashcards
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A client with major depressive disorder states 'I've been thinking that everyone would be better off without me.' What should the social worker assess NEXT?
Answer: The presence of a specific plan, means, and timeline for suicide
When passive suicidal ideation is present, the immediate clinical priority is assessing lethality through plan, means, and intent.
Which stage of Prochaska and DiClemente's Transtheoretical Model involves a person actively making behavior changes within the past six months?
Answer: Action
The Action stage is characterized by active engagement in behavior change strategies within the past six months.
In the context of social work research, what is the primary concern with a convenience sample?
Answer: It may not be representative of the broader population, limiting generalizability
Convenience samples recruit easily accessible participants who may not reflect the target population, reducing external validity.
Which concept describes the cumulative effect of multiple forms of oppression experienced simultaneously, such as racism and sexism?
Answer: Intersectionality
Intersectionality, coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, describes how overlapping social identities create interconnected systems of discrimination and privilege.
An adult client with intellectual disabilities wishes to refuse a medical procedure. What is the social worker's ethical priority?
Answer: Support the client's right to participate in decision-making to the greatest extent possible
Ethical practice requires maximizing client participation in decisions about their own lives, even when capacity is limited.
Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'dual relationships' in social work ethics?
Answer: A social worker having both a professional and a personal or business relationship with a client
Dual relationships occur when a social worker assumes multiple roles with a client, which can compromise professional boundaries and objectivity.
What is the function of supervision in clinical social work practice?
Answer: To provide administrative oversight, professional development, and support for ethical practice
Clinical supervision serves administrative, educational, and supportive functions to promote competent and ethical practice.