MSW Direct and Indirect Practice 5

Question 1

A social worker helps a group of tenants organize to demand repairs from a negligent landlord. This activity is best classified as:

Accepted Answer

Community organizing

Answer

Community organizing involves helping community members collectively identify problems and take action for systemic change.

Question 2

In narrative therapy, 'externalizing the problem' means:

Accepted Answer

Separating the person's identity from the problem

Answer

Externalizing means treating the problem as separate from the person's identity, reducing shame and opening space for change.

Question 3

A client from a collectivist cultural background refuses individual therapy and prefers family involvement in treatment. The most culturally responsive response is to:

Accepted Answer

Explore the client's preference and adapt the approach to include family

Answer

Cultural responsiveness requires adapting intervention approaches to align with the client's cultural values and preferences.

Question 4

Which direct practice intervention is MOST appropriate during the acute phase of a trauma response?

Accepted Answer

Stabilization and safety planning

Answer

Stabilization and safety are the foundational first phase of trauma treatment before processing traumatic memories.

Question 5

A social work agency uses data on client outcomes to modify its service delivery model. This organizational process is called:

Accepted Answer

Continuous quality improvement

Answer

Continuous quality improvement (CQI) uses ongoing data collection and analysis to systematically enhance service delivery.

MSW - Master of Social Work Practice Test

MSW - Master of Social Work Practice Test

MSW Direct and Indirect Practice 5