What was Henry Hopkins approach to helping people during the Great Depression?

Created jobs & work programs to support struggling families & improve moral

What was Jane Hoey's major contribution to social work during the Great Depression?

She helped pass the Social Security Public Assistant Act

What is the primary role of a caseworker at the BSW level in social work?

Providing direct support and connecting clients to non-profits, ect.

Why is an eco-map useful in social work?

Shows individuals relationships with their environment

How does society's negative perception of poverty impact individuals who are experiencing it?

It can lead to feeling shameful and negative affects on self esteem, health

Which of the following is an example of mezzo level social work?

Helping a group of parents leran stress management skills

What is the main difference between Systems Theory (ST) and Ecological Systems Theory (EST) in social work?

ST: interaction of people in larger systems, EST: environmental affects

Which movement in history played the biggest role in shaping social work as a profession in the US?

The Great Depression and The New Deal

How does Universal Basic Income (UBI) relate to social justice and poverty reduction?

UBI is moral and economic necessary to reduce poverty and promote justice

Why do experts believe the federal poverty measure is flawed?

It doesn't account for individuals in certain living situations ex.homeless

What was Mary Richmond's role in the development of social work?

The first woman to lead the Charity Org. Society & helped shape social work

Why was Mary Richmond's contribution to social work so important in the journey to making it a recognized profession?

She introduced an experimental Code of Ethics helped shape future standards

One of your clients recetly lost their job and feels overwhelmed, as a MSW therapist what would your main focus be?

Teach him coping strategies to manage stress

Which of the following is an example of micro level social work?

Helping a family find housing and social services

What is the main focus of the directive issued by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget?

Ensuring that Federal employment decisions are based on individual skills

Which of the following is an example of macro level social work?

Advocating for policy changes to improve affordable housing programs

Why is ethical decision making important in social work?

Helps social workers make respective choices while balancing values

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1
SNAPS stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
True
False
2
What was Henry Hopkins approach to helping people during the Great Depression?
He created the first federal welfare program
He reduced gov. spending to inspired private businesses to hire more people
He focused on providing direct gov. handouts to families
Created jobs & work programs to support struggling families & improve moral
3
What was Jane Hoey's major contribution to social work during the Great Depression?
She founded the first social welfare organization in the US
She was the first woman to lead the Social Security Administration
She created the first social work curriculum in colleges
She helped pass the Social Security Public Assistant Act
4
What is the primary role of a caseworker at the BSW level in social work?
Working exclusively with children in foster care settings
Managing financial assistance programs without direct interaction
Providing direct support and connecting clients to non-profits, ect.
Conducting research on social policies and advocacy efforts
5
Why is an eco-map useful in social work?
It tracks a client financial situation over time
Shows individuals relationships with their environment
It helps map out a clients physical health history
It helps identify the genetic history of a client
6
How does society's negative perception of poverty impact individuals who are experiencing it?
It helps them access more resources and support
It has little to no effect on their mental and emotional well being
It motivates them to work harder and escape poverty
It can lead to feeling shameful and negative affects on self esteem, health
7
Which of the following is an example of mezzo level social work?
Assisting an individual in finding housing a food services
Helping a group of parents leran stress management skills
Advocating for a national health care policy changes
Providing one-on-one therapy to a client with anxiety
8
Who had the biggest impact on social work?
Grace Abbott
Dr. C. Henry Kempe
Jane Adams
Etta Wheeler
9
What is the main difference between Systems Theory (ST) and Ecological Systems Theory (EST) in social work?
ST only focuses on individuals, while EST focusues on communities
ST: interaction of people in larger systems, EST: environmental affects
There is no difference
EST focuses on improving social policies, ST used to analyze behavior
10
Which movement in history played the biggest role in shaping social work as a profession in the US?
The passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Great Depression and The New Deal
The rise of digital tools in social work
The creation of the Charity Organization Society (COS)
11
Which of the following is NOT a core value of social work?
Hypocrisy
Social Justice
Dignity and Worth of a person
Integrity
12
How does Universal Basic Income (UBI) relate to social justice and poverty reduction?
UBI is moral and economic necessary to reduce poverty and promote justice
UBI would only benefit the wealthy and have little impact on low income
UBI would increase poverty by discouraging people from working
UBI would eliminate the need for all social welfare programs
13
Why do experts believe the federal poverty measure is flawed?
it only counts people who recieve government assistance
It has only been used since the early 2000's and lacks historical data
It doesn't account for individuals in certain living situations ex.homeless
It includes too many people who are not actually in poverty
14
What was Mary Richmond's role in the development of social work?
She founed the first social work in the US
She was the first to create laws about social welfare
The first woman to lead the Charity Org. Society & helped shape social work
She worked as a bookkeeper before becoming a social worker
15
Why was Mary Richmond's contribution to social work so important in the journey to making it a recognized profession?
She wrote the first official NASW Code of Ethics in 1960
She was the first person to call social work a profession
She created the first social work organization in the US
She introduced an experimental Code of Ethics helped shape future standards
16
One of your clients recetly lost their job and feels overwhelmed, as a MSW therapist what would your main focus be?
Arrange transportation for job interviews
Fill out financial aid paperwork
Help him find an apartment and apply for assistance
Teach him coping strategies to manage stress
17
Which of the following is an example of micro level social work?
Researching social work in packs nation wide
Helping a family find housing and social services
Leading a community mental health campaign
Advocating for policy changes on housing
18
What is the main focus of the directive issued by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget?
Ensuring that Federal employment decisions are based on individual skills
Creating new hiring preferences based on diversity and inclusion goals
Expanding DEIA programs in the Federal Government
Increasing the # of DEIA training programs for federal employees
19
Which of the following is an example of macro level social work?
Helping a family apply for food assistance
Providing therapy to individuals with anxiety
Advocating for policy changes to improve affordable housing programs
Leading a support group for parents of children with disabilities
20
Why is ethical decision making important in social work?
It helps social workers avoid lawsuits
It allows social workers to make decisions without consulting others
Helps social workers make respective choices while balancing values
It ensures that social workers always follow the law

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