MSW Direct and Indirect Practice 2

Question 1

A social worker facilitates a support group for survivors of domestic violence. This is best described as which level of practice?

Accepted Answer

Mezzo practice

Answer

Mezzo practice involves working with small groups and organizations, such as facilitating support groups.

Question 2

Which theoretical framework emphasizes the interaction between individuals and their environments across multiple system levels?

Accepted Answer

Ecological systems theory

Answer

Ecological systems theory (Bronfenbrenner) examines how individuals interact with nested environmental systems.

Question 3

A social worker analyzing census data to identify underserved populations in a county is engaged in which type of practice activity?

Accepted Answer

Needs assessment

Answer

Needs assessment is an indirect practice activity involving data collection and analysis to identify community gaps.

Question 4

During an initial assessment, a client discloses she feels hopeless and has thought about ending her life. The social worker's FIRST priority should be to:

Accepted Answer

Complete a suicide risk assessment

Answer

A comprehensive suicide risk assessment is the immediate priority to determine lethality and appropriate level of care.

Question 5

The concept of 'starting where the client is' in direct practice reflects which core social work value?

Accepted Answer

Dignity and worth of the person

Answer

Dignity and worth of the person requires meeting clients at their current level of readiness and self-determination.

MSW - Master of Social Work Practice Test

MSW - Master of Social Work Practice Test

MSW Direct and Indirect Practice 2