Question 1

Describe what "unknowing" means for how social workers using knowledge and theory to guide their work with clients.

Accepted Answer

"Unknowing" for social workers refers to

Question 2

When it comes to understanding the many facets of the human experience,

Accepted Answer

A)  Social workers can never know enough 
B)  Social workers need to understand all these facets in order to effectively work with clients 
C)  Social workers need to know just a couple theories that best describe human behavior 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Social workers can never know enough 
B)  Social workers need to understand all these facets in order to effectively work with clients 
C)  Social workers need to know just a couple theories that best describe human behavior 
D)  All of the above

Question 3

Compare and contrast empirically based knowledge and practice-based knowledge.

Accepted Answer

Empirically based knowledge is knowledge

Question 4

Evidence-based practice is a movement among social workers

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A)  That establishes the effectiveness of social work interventions 
B)  To document that their interventions are effective 
C)  To eliminate practice-based evidence 
D)  All of the above 
A)  That establishes the effectiveness of social work interventions 
B)  To document that their interventions are effective 
C)  To eliminate practice-based evidence 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

When it comes to a definition for "human behavior in the social environment,"

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A)  There is one specific definition agreed upon across the professions 
B)  Only the social sciences agree on the definition 
C)  There is no single definition 
D)  The variety of definitions shows how complex human behavior is 
A)  There is one specific definition agreed upon across the professions 
B)  Only the social sciences agree on the definition 
C)  There is no single definition 
D)  The variety of definitions shows how complex human behavior is

Question 6

When evaluating research, is the information peer reviewed refers to:

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

Question 7

Which criteria for theory evaluation answers the question "Does it clearly explain how concepts are related to one another and to the phenomenon it is trying to explain?"

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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

Question 8

What are the pros and cons to the single theory argument?

Accepted Answer

The single theory argument, also known a

Question 9

The ethical principle of "Behave in a trustworthy manner" refers to which social work value?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Explain how social workers with different theoretical knowledge might approach Janice's case differently (list at least two different theories and how each might lead the social worker to react differently).

Accepted Answer

Social workers with different theoretica

Question 11

Describe 2 ways each that research, policy and practice courses in the social work curriculum are related to a human behavior course.

Accepted Answer

Research, policy, and practice courses i

Question 12

When evaluating research, does the language seem subjective refers to:

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A)  Is the information biased? 
B)  Who is the intended audience? 
C)  What is the author's expertise? 
D)  Have other experts in the field reviewed the information? 
A)  Is the information biased? 
B)  Who is the intended audience? 
C)  What is the author's expertise? 
D)  Have other experts in the field reviewed the information?

Question 13

Describe the 6 criteria to judge the usefulness of a theory.

Accepted Answer

1. Testability: A useful theory should b

Question 14

According to the Klawetter and Frankel article, explain the concept of "lens" and how this concept may affect a social worker's actions.

Accepted Answer

The concept of "lens" in the context of

Question 15

According to the article by Thompson, Stevenson Wojciak, and Cooley, how does theory help shape how someone works in the child welfare field? (Be sure to include a brief explanation that shows you understand what a theory is)

Accepted Answer

In the article by Thompson, Stevenson Wo

Question 16

According to the text, it is important for social workers to have a strong liberal arts base in their education because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  Provides social work students opportunities to interact with other professionals 
B)  Provides social workers the foundation for conceptualizing and intervening with client problems 
C)  Allows social work students to explore graduate school opportunities 
D)  All the above 
A)  Provides social work students opportunities to interact with other professionals 
B)  Provides social workers the foundation for conceptualizing and intervening with client problems 
C)  Allows social work students to explore graduate school opportunities 
D)  All the above

Question 17

The best way for social workers to gain knowledge and develop theories is through:

Accepted Answer

A)  Practical knowledge and experience 
B)  Empirical knowledge (knowledge based in observable facts) 
C)  University-based research 
D)  Both Practical and Empirical knowledge 
A)  Practical knowledge and experience 
B)  Empirical knowledge (knowledge based in observable facts) 
C)  University-based research 
D)  Both Practical and Empirical knowledge

Describe what "unknowing" means for how social workers using knowledge and theory to guide their work with clients.

When it comes to understanding the many facets of the human experience,

Compare and contrast empirically based knowledge and practice-based knowledge.

Evidence-based practice is a movement among social workers

When it comes to a definition for "human behavior in the social environment,"

When evaluating research, is the information peer reviewed refers to:

Which criteria for theory evaluation answers the question "Does it clearly explain how concepts are related to one another and to the phenomenon it is trying to explain?"

What are the pros and cons to the single theory argument?

The ethical principle of "Behave in a trustworthy manner" refers to which social work value?

Explain how social workers with different theoretical knowledge might approach Janice's case differently (list at least two different theories and how each might lead the social worker to react differently).

Describe 2 ways each that research, policy and practice courses in the social work curriculum are related to a human behavior course.

When evaluating research, does the language seem subjective refers to:

Describe the 6 criteria to judge the usefulness of a theory.

According to the Klawetter and Frankel article, explain the concept of "lens" and how this concept may affect a social worker's actions.

According to the article by Thompson, Stevenson Wojciak, and Cooley, how does theory help shape how someone works in the child welfare field? (Be sure to include a brief explanation that shows you understand what a theory is)

According to the text, it is important for social workers to have a strong liberal arts base in their education because it:

The best way for social workers to gain knowledge and develop theories is through:

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Exam 1: Human Behavior and the Social Work Profession

Describe what "unknowing" means for how social workers using knowledge and theory to guide their work with clients.

When it comes to understanding the many facets of the human experience,

Compare and contrast empirically based knowledge and practice-based knowledge.

Evidence-based practice is a movement among social workers

When it comes to a definition for "human behavior in the social environment,"

When evaluating research, is the information peer reviewed refers to:

Which criteria for theory evaluation answers the question "Does it clearly explain how concepts are related to one another and to the phenomenon it is trying to explain?"

What are the pros and cons to the single theory argument?

The ethical principle of "Behave in a trustworthy manner" refers to which social work value?

Explain how social workers with different theoretical knowledge might approach Janice's case differently (list at least two different theories and how each might lead the social worker to react differently).

Describe 2 ways each that research, policy and practice courses in the social work curriculum are related to a human behavior course.

When evaluating research, does the language seem subjective refers to:

Describe the 6 criteria to judge the usefulness of a theory.

According to the Klawetter and Frankel article, explain the concept of "lens" and how this concept may affect a social worker's actions.

According to the article by Thompson, Stevenson Wojciak, and Cooley, how does theory help shape how someone works in the child welfare field? (Be sure to include a brief explanation that shows you understand what a theory is)

According to the text, it is important for social workers to have a strong liberal arts base in their education because it:

The best way for social workers to gain knowledge and develop theories is through:

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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