Question 1

Theories:

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A)  Are accurate explanations of various individual social problems but do not explain social problems 
B)  Clarify individual actions but do not explain social situations 
C)  Separate levels of interactions and types of behavior to explain how to intervene 
D)  May be used in combination to help explain various problems that occur at individual, familial, and social levels 
A)  Are accurate explanations of various individual social problems but do not explain social problems 
B)  Clarify individual actions but do not explain social situations 
C)  Separate levels of interactions and types of behavior to explain how to intervene 
D)  May be used in combination to help explain various problems that occur at individual, familial, and social levels D

Question 2

An eclectic practitioner is a social worker who:

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A)  Works with a broad array of other professionals 
B)  Is an effective at both administration and direct practice 
C)  Utilizes ideas and concepts from several theories 
D)  Works with several different client populations 
A)  Works with a broad array of other professionals 
B)  Is an effective at both administration and direct practice 
C)  Utilizes ideas and concepts from several theories 
D)  Works with several different client populations C

Question 3

Which criteria for theory evaluation answers the question "Do the theory's concepts explain the phenomenon in clear, simple, and straightforward terms?"

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A)  Is it strong 
B)  Is it parsimonious 
C)  Is it functional 
D)  Is it falsifiable 
A)  Is it strong 
B)  Is it parsimonious 
C)  Is it functional 
D)  Is it falsifiable B

Question 4

The tendency to impose our own values, inclinations, expectations, and experiences onto an event to help make sense of it derives from:

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A)  Biases and value judgments 
B)  Lack of inquiry 
C)  Problems with observations 
D)  Overgeneralization 
A)  Biases and value judgments 
B)  Lack of inquiry 
C)  Problems with observations 
D)  Overgeneralization

Question 5

List and describe ways you could evaluate research.

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There are several ways to evaluate resea

Question 6

Understanding a variety of theories is important for social workers for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

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A)  Understanding theories ensures they apply to all people in all situations 
B)  Theories can offer contexts from which to approach problems 
C)  Make connections among related facts and information about human behavior and social issues 
D)  Theories help develop contexts from which to approach problems and develop interventions related to the behaviors 
A)  Understanding theories ensures they apply to all people in all situations 
B)  Theories can offer contexts from which to approach problems 
C)  Make connections among related facts and information about human behavior and social issues 
D)  Theories help develop contexts from which to approach problems and develop interventions related to the behaviors

Question 7

Given the complexity of individuals' lives and the multifaceted nature of the problems that clients experience, social workers need knowledge in which area?

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A)  Politics 
B)  Economics 
C)  Biology 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Politics 
B)  Economics 
C)  Biology 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

The ethical principle of "Help people in need and address social conditions and concerns" refers to which social work value?

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A)  Service 
B)  Integrity 
C)  Social Justice 
D)  Competence 
A)  Service 
B)  Integrity 
C)  Social Justice 
D)  Competence

Question 9

Science-based knowledge

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A)  Is knowledge generated from practice experience 
B)  Insures interventions will be effective 
C)  Is not useful for direct practice 
D)  Uses objective methods to test hypotheses 
A)  Is knowledge generated from practice experience 
B)  Insures interventions will be effective 
C)  Is not useful for direct practice 
D)  Uses objective methods to test hypotheses

Question 10

How does the concept of "unknowing" support the Social Work Code of Ethics?

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The concept of "unknowing" in the contex

Question 11

The approach of "unknowing" means

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A)  Balancing rigid assumptions by embracing the diversity of a client's experience 
B)  Ignoring evidence-based practices 
C)  Disregarding theories and going with a "client is always right" approach 
D)  It is ok to not read and study your human behavior textbook 
A)  Balancing rigid assumptions by embracing the diversity of a client's experience 
B)  Ignoring evidence-based practices 
C)  Disregarding theories and going with a "client is always right" approach 
D)  It is ok to not read and study your human behavior textbook

Question 12

Many classic theories and empirical research on human behavior have been criticized or thought to be invalid for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

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A)  Many theories in the past have focused on the concerns of white males but been applied without testing to women and ethnic and sexual minorities 
B)  Theories have been applied to populations without consideration of the biological and cultural differences from white males 
C)  Theories have been applied to populations without consideration of the cultural and economic differences from white males 
D)  Theories were created by social workers who do not use theories 
A)  Many theories in the past have focused on the concerns of white males but been applied without testing to women and ethnic and sexual minorities 
B)  Theories have been applied to populations without consideration of the biological and cultural differences from white males 
C)  Theories have been applied to populations without consideration of the cultural and economic differences from white males 
D)  Theories were created by social workers who do not use theories

Question 13

Describe ways of gathering information that are consistent with the Social Work Code of Ethics.

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There are several ways of gathering info

Question 14

When evaluating research, asking who is the intended audience refers to:

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A)  Making sure other experts in the field have reviewed the findings 
B)  Determining if the results are biased to serve the needs of a particular group 
C)  Determining if the language seems biased 
D)  Determining if the findings are meant to inform, teach, entertain, enlighten, sell, or persuade 
A)  Making sure other experts in the field have reviewed the findings 
B)  Determining if the results are biased to serve the needs of a particular group 
C)  Determining if the language seems biased 
D)  Determining if the findings are meant to inform, teach, entertain, enlighten, sell, or persuade

Question 15

The terms theory, model, approach, and perspective often are used interchangeably. However, these terms differ from theories because they

Accepted Answer

A)  lack some of the necessary elements that allow for empirical testing of hypotheses and constructs. 
B)  are not related to human behavior in the social environment. 
C)  refer only to psychology or sociology and are not used in social work practice. 
D)  refer to smaller, more minute details. 
A)  lack some of the necessary elements that allow for empirical testing of hypotheses and constructs. 
B)  are not related to human behavior in the social environment. 
C)  refer only to psychology or sociology and are not used in social work practice. 
D)  refer to smaller, more minute details.

Question 16

List and describe some of the common errors that can affect the way research is developed, carried out, interpreted, and applied to human situations.

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There are several common errors that can

Question 17

The tendency to assume that what we experience can be universally applied to other people and circumstances is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of inquiry 
B)  Biases and value judgments 
C)  Problems with observations 
D)  Overgeneralization 
A)  Lack of inquiry 
B)  Biases and value judgments 
C)  Problems with observations 
D)  Overgeneralization

Question 18

Describe the 6 social work ethical principles in relation to working with Janice.

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The 6 social work ethical principles are

Question 19

A theory is a set of ideas and concepts that when considered together

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A)  Result in practice-based evidence 
B)  Result in an intervention 
C)  Establish causality 
D)  Help explain certain phenomena and predict behavior 
A)  Result in practice-based evidence 
B)  Result in an intervention 
C)  Establish causality 
D)  Help explain certain phenomena and predict behavior

Question 20

Briefly explain the argument for eclecticism and then explain how a social worker who uses eclectic theories might benefit Janice?

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The argument for eclecticism in social w

Theories:

An eclectic practitioner is a social worker who:

Which criteria for theory evaluation answers the question "Do the theory's concepts explain the phenomenon in clear, simple, and straightforward terms?"

The tendency to impose our own values, inclinations, expectations, and experiences onto an event to help make sense of it derives from:

List and describe ways you could evaluate research.

Understanding a variety of theories is important for social workers for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Given the complexity of individuals' lives and the multifaceted nature of the problems that clients experience, social workers need knowledge in which area?

The ethical principle of "Help people in need and address social conditions and concerns" refers to which social work value?

Science-based knowledge

How does the concept of "unknowing" support the Social Work Code of Ethics?

The approach of "unknowing" means

Many classic theories and empirical research on human behavior have been criticized or thought to be invalid for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Describe ways of gathering information that are consistent with the Social Work Code of Ethics.

When evaluating research, asking who is the intended audience refers to:

The terms theory, model, approach, and perspective often are used interchangeably. However, these terms differ from theories because they

List and describe some of the common errors that can affect the way research is developed, carried out, interpreted, and applied to human situations.

The tendency to assume that what we experience can be universally applied to other people and circumstances is called:

Describe the 6 social work ethical principles in relation to working with Janice.

A theory is a set of ideas and concepts that when considered together

Briefly explain the argument for eclecticism and then explain how a social worker who uses eclectic theories might benefit Janice?

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Exam 1: Human Behavior and the Social Work Profession

Theories:

An eclectic practitioner is a social worker who:

Which criteria for theory evaluation answers the question "Do the theory's concepts explain the phenomenon in clear, simple, and straightforward terms?"

The tendency to impose our own values, inclinations, expectations, and experiences onto an event to help make sense of it derives from:

List and describe ways you could evaluate research.

Understanding a variety of theories is important for social workers for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Given the complexity of individuals' lives and the multifaceted nature of the problems that clients experience, social workers need knowledge in which area?

The ethical principle of "Help people in need and address social conditions and concerns" refers to which social work value?

Science-based knowledge

How does the concept of "unknowing" support the Social Work Code of Ethics?

The approach of "unknowing" means

Many classic theories and empirical research on human behavior have been criticized or thought to be invalid for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Describe ways of gathering information that are consistent with the Social Work Code of Ethics.

When evaluating research, asking who is the intended audience refers to:

The terms theory, model, approach, and perspective often are used interchangeably. However, these terms differ from theories because they

List and describe some of the common errors that can affect the way research is developed, carried out, interpreted, and applied to human situations.

The tendency to assume that what we experience can be universally applied to other people and circumstances is called:

Describe the 6 social work ethical principles in relation to working with Janice.

A theory is a set of ideas and concepts that when considered together

Briefly explain the argument for eclecticism and then explain how a social worker who uses eclectic theories might benefit Janice?

Lenses for Conceptualizing Problems and Interventions: the Person in the Environment

Lenses for Conceptualizing Problems and Interventions: Biopsychosocial Dimensions

Lenses for Conceptualizing Problems and Interventions: Sociocultural Dimensions

Lenses for Conceptualizing Problems and Interventions: Social Change Dimensions

Pre-Pregnancy and Prenatal Issues

Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Development in Middle Childhood

Development in Adolescence

Development in Early Adulthood

Development in Middle Adulthood

Development in Late Adulthood

Looking Forward: Challenges and Opportunities for the Social Work Profession

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